1 million people, including 9. Guests can opt for a 45-minute or expanded 2-hour
Discovery Tour.

Modern Guest Lodging
Located in the heart of Sequoia National Park, the 102-room Wuksachi Lodge
features a panoramic mountain setting, a full-service restaurant, lounge,
retail shop, and 1,320 square feet of meeting space.

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"The easy-to-use eXplorist
200 will allow Scouts to learn to use a GPS receiver in minutes and is
expected to be a hit as it leads scouts to find fun collectible items over the
course of the Jamboree .magellangps. Ask how the camp works with children
requiring special diets, medications or accommodations.

* Most importantly, don't forget to include your child in the process. Financial assistance is available.m.S.

Public Information: 888-252-5757; Web Site: http: //www.

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During Jamboree geocaching missions, Scouts
will arm themselves with Magellan eXplorist 200s to find locations where
geocaching containers, or caches, are hidden with fun finds and prizes inside . And now that geocaching is being introduced at the Jamboree, we
expect it to join the ranks of repelling, canoeing and swimming as one of the
Jamboree's most enjoyable, rewarding activities. "Good camps also provide a
positive and inclusive atmosphere in which to grow that satisfies a child 's
need to belong through secret handshakes, cheers, rituals or competition.net

Giant Forest Museum
Open daily with free admission, the popular Giant Forest Museum features
fascinating exhibits and hands-on displays that celebrate the life of a Giant
Sequoia tree., a subsidiary of Buffalo,
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"Scouting is 'Fun with a Purpose,' meaning there are multiple lessons to
be learned through an activity," added Stevens.

* Remember, camp does not have to be expensive. But remember, each child is ready to leave the nest at his
or her own pace.7 million children,
through a broad range of programs.

Some of the most popular seasonal highlights include:

Authentic Western-Style Barbecue Dinner at Wolverton Meadow
Each Wednesday through Sunday, June 17 through September 5, the popular
"Dinner with a Ranger" is held in the beautiful outdoor setting of Wolverton
Meadow.

Saturday Evening Interpretive Programs
Each Saturday evening from 7:30 p. Crescent Meadow is a favorite
visitor picnicking location.

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Pioneered in America by the YMCAs nearly a century and a half ago, resident
camps trace their origin to a YMCA camp at Westport, NY, established in 1885.
And today, camp is still one of the best proving grounds for kids, offering a
safe, fun environment in which to discover one's self, develop independence,
build confidence, make new friends and create a lifetime of memories."
Children are our greatest treasures and greatest responsibility . Visit
http://www. An all-you-can-eat traditional western-style barbecue is followed by
an interpretive program such as a campfire sing-a-long, meadow nature walk,
wildlife talk or living history presentation , conducted by a National Park
Service Ranger.m., an illustrated program
will be held at Wuksachi Lodge, conducted by a National Park Service Ranger.

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Key innovations include the first U.

Official Opening of Seasonal Recreation and Visitor Services Signals Summer Fun in Sequoia National Park

Cost for the barbeque dinner/program is $18., June 17 through September 5,
a National Park Service Ranger will be available in the Wuksachi Lodge lobby
offering advice to help visitors plan their day and get the most out of their
park visit.
The programs are free of charge and will cover a variety of subjects related
to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.VisitSequoia.

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Growing numbers of troops
nationwide are incorporating geocaching into their patrol, troop, and council
activities . Thales' navigation
business unit is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has worldwide
operations .

Visitor Planning Tips from a Ranger
Each morning from 9:30 a.

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"Magellan is thrilled to partner with the Boy Scouts of America to
incorporate GPS tools in a program that recognizes geocaching as a fun
learning experience that ties technology with an appreciation for the outdoors
while promoting the ideals of scouting," said Roger Jollis, director of
Outdoor Solutions for Thales' consumer business.
More information on the complete line of Magellan products is available at
http://www.com/navigation.
Some camps are highly structured to accomplish a lot in a short amount
of time. A sleepover at a friend or relative's house for a single night
is an important first step to a longer stay away at camp.

* After reviewing a camp 's brochure or website, give the camp a call and
quiz its staff on the information and promises made in its materials. Most camps are very willing to give tours of their
facilities and program not just in the springtime before camp starts,
but also during the summer when camp is in session. The YMCAs
serve nearly 400,000 youngsters and families each year through their resident
camping programs. In addition to warm,
sunny temperatures, wildflower covered meadows and cascading waterfalls, the
advent of summer in the park signals availability of numerous seasonal
recreational activities and visitor services. A fully accessible meadow trail loop begins at the Museum's
entrance . Sequoia also houses
the highest point in the contiguous United States -- Mount Whitney.

Picnicking
A host of picnic areas re-open throughout the park featuring tables,
restrooms , fire grills, and drinking water. Guest amenities include televisions, telephones with computer
data ports, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, daily maid service, and ample
complimentary self-parking .com

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"The Geocaching program
sponsored by Magellan will educate scouts, promote teambuilding and reinforce
leadership skills among the 11- to 18-year-olds participating -- lifelong
principles that will carry into adult life.

About Thales' navigation business
Thales' navigation business unit develops and manufactures world leading
positioning, navigation and guidance equipment . to 8:30 p.

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According to the American Camp Association, more than 11 million children and
adults attend camp each year. YMCAs believe that a successful
summer camp experience begins with three critical components: a beautiful
outdoor setting in which to share new experiences, membership in a club and a
partnership between parents. YMCA camps even offer scholarship
assistance .

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(C) 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. Tickets can be purchased at the Wuksachi
Lodge or Lodgepole Market.

Crystal Cave
Open during summer months only, the exquisite Crystal Cave is available
for guided tours daily. Furnishings reflect an
upscale, natural decor highlighting native granite rock, oak, cedar, and
hickory woods.

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, Today more than 42,000 Boy
Scouts and leaders from across the United States will use more than maps and
compasses to learn the ropes of outdoor navigation during Boy Scouts of
America's 2005 National Scout Jamboree, July 25 through Aug.

YMCA Gets Parents Ready for Summer Camp

As such,
determining when your child is ready to go to camp and finding the best match
can be a difficult decision for parents. The ACA accredits camps
across the country to ensure they meet the highest standards. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races,
ages , incomes and abilities.com, as well as obtain the latest park news, road and
weather information .

Category for Camps that cater to families and have family friendly activities.

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S. However,
unlike fads, which come and go, traditional summer camp is still, by far, the
most popular type of camp .

* On average, many eight-year olds are ready for resident or "sleepover"
camp , and age-appropriate day camps are available for preschool aged
children.

Visitor Centers
Visitor centers are open daily offering educational exhibits, maps and
books, backcountry wilderness permits, ranger-guided nature and history walks
and Junior Ranger programs. Eighty-percent of the park is accessible only by
foot trails and favorite hikes include the many grove trails winding around
more than 500 commanding Giant Sequoias, including the largest living tree in
the world -- the General Sherman Tree in the Giant Forest.

The Wuksachi Lodge is operated by Delaware North Companies Parks +
Resorts, one of the nation's leading hospitality management companies, under
contract with the National Park Service.

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"In Scouts, geocaching is much more than a treasure hunt," said Dr. Stevens says teaching scouts how to use GPS through geocaching
does more than simply augment traditional map and compass navigation aids."
The Magellan eXplorist series includes six easy-to-use, palm-sized
handheld GPS receivers suitable for the first-time user to the GPS expert .
From basketball and horseback riding to the performing arts and
cheerleading, there are many different types of camp to choose from. There are camps
available in every price range. until 10:30 a. The company's portfolio includes some of the unique
properties in North America, including Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
Yosemite, Sequoia and Yellowstone National Parks, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite,
Harrison Hot Springs Resort + Spa near Vancouver, British Columbia, Niagara
Falls State Park, Robert Moses and Captree State Parks, Deer Creek Resort +
Conference Center, the U.

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Boy Scouts of America Embrace GPS at 2005 National Scout Jamboree: Magellan Handheld GPS Receivers Power Jamboree's First-Ever Geocaching Course

com. All rights reserved.
If possible, plan a visit with your child before making a final
decision.ymca. SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif .5 miles into the forest with spectacular views.

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3 in Virginia.P."
As the nation's oldest and largest community-based organization and among
the country's most trusted providers of camping programs , YMCAs offer the
following helpful tips to help parents choose the best camping experience for
their child:

* A good place to start when looking for a camp is with the American Camp
Association (ACA) or with your local YMCA.95 for children 12 and under.

About Delaware North Companies Parks + Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks + Resorts, Inc.

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Magellan GPS Teaches Scouts Navigation and Life Skills in the Outdoors

SANTA CLARA, Calif.
"Good camps fulfill a parent's number one concern -- safety -- while
supplying experiences and lessons in character and friendship that parents
can't provide on their own," Forster said.

* Decide if you are looking to give your child a vacation from school or
if you hope for some real growth in character and self-confidence.

Bearpaw High Sierra Camp
A scenic backcountry tent hotel, serving 18 hikers with comfortable
overnight accommodations, hot showers and country -style meals, Bearpaw High
Sierra Camp is situated 11. In
operation continuously since 1934, this unique camping adventure is available
only with advance reservations.

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The Magellan-sponsored educational program will offer scouts a fun
and exciting learning experience through geocaching (gee-oh-cashing ), an
increasingly popular outdoor GPS challenge likened to a high-tech treasure
hunt.
The National Scout Jamboree is a quadrennial event that brings scouts from
across the country to Fort A. During the event, BSA conducts programs
designed to promote physical fitness, teach environmental conservation and
reflect the skills and true spirit of scouting. Magellan,
eXplorist and Magellan RoadMate are trademarks of Thales Navigation, Inc. Others offer more free time to allow kids to set their own
schedule. Some camps even
offer family weekends where your whole family can sleep in a cabin or
tent and experience camp together.95 for adults and
$9.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available at the
Lodgepole or Foothills Visitor Center.

Visitors can make "real-time" lodging reservations online at
http://www. Reservations can also be made by calling toll-free 888-
252-5757.

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"Many attribute this trend to parents' growing concern for the safety of their
young adults and an increased desire to enroll adolescents in structured ,
supervised activities.

YMCA of the USA is national resource office for America's 2,594 YMCAs,
collectively the nation's largest community service organization and charity
of choice ., After a bountiful
winter of above average snowfall in Sequoia National Park, Mother Nature is
rewarding us with spectacular high country scenic beauty.

Hiking
With 25 trailheads leading to more than 800 miles of marked trails,
Sequoia is a hiker's heaven.

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newscom. For more information , visit
http://www. And in involving these older children, many Ys are
expanding their Counselor -In-Training and Leader-In-Training programs to
incorporate activities such as volunteer work to correspond with high school
graduation requirements.
Find out how the camp encourages positive behavior and teamwork and how
problem behavior is handled. Another 600,000 enroll in YMCA day camps annually.m.VisitSequoia.

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It markets its Magellan brand
GPS solutions in the consumer electronics , recreation, and automotive markets,
and its GPS and GNSS professional products in the survey, GIS /Mapping, and OEM
markets. The
quarter-mile walk to the top of Moro Rock gives an unforgettable view of the
Great Western Divide and its verdant canyons.Y.

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As the exclusive GPS sponsor for the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, Thales
donated its Magellan eXplorist(TM) 200 handheld GPS receivers and other
program materials, plus eXplorist 600 handhelds and Magellan RoadMate(TM)
700 vehicle navigation systems. Hill near Richmond, turning the 76,000 acres
of wilderness into a tent city. commercial hand-held GPS
receiver for positioning and navigation , and the first handheld GPS with
industry standard Secure Digital Memory Card capabilities.-based Delaware North Companies, is a leading hospitality provider with
significant experience in hotel , retail, food service, recreation and
transportation operations.

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Scouts who participate will receive a commemorative Jamboree geocaching card
certified by the Boy Scouts of America and Magellan GPS Products. Mary
Stevens, an avid geocacher who mapped out the Jamboree's first-ever geocaching
courses this year, and is vice president of programs for the Marin Council BSA
in California.

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YMCAs today are collectively one of the nation 's largest providers of
camping programs with 265 resident camps and nearly 2,000 day camps across the
country including 120 specialty camps for kids with disabilities.

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For the first time in its 68-year history, the Jamboree will teach advanced
navigation skills through the use of Magellan(R ) GPS receivers donated by
Thales. In fact, the latest wave in camping is defined not
by the type of camp, but by the type of camper.
"The fastest growing segment of camping programs today is day camp for
teens," said Gary Forster, YMCA of the USA specialty consultant for camping. YMCA
camps are accredited by the ACA.

* Ideally, sleep-away-camp should not be a child 's first night away from
home.

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thalesgroup. YMCA of the USA Offers Helpful Tips as Summer Camp Registration Swings Into
Full Gear

CHICAGO, Spring is almost here and, believe it or
not, registration is already in full swing at summer camps across the country.

* Once you have narrowed your decision, get some references from other
families whose children have attended the camps you are considering. YMCAs
also employ nearly 12,000 teenagers each summer as lifeguards and camp
counselors. YMCAs serve 20. Mint in Philadelphia and Denver, The Lodge +
Conference Center at Geneva State Park, Ohio and The Balsams Resort in New
Hampshire's White Mountains.