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WHY CAMP on those qualities, and give students event. To describe just how much this Celebrate Summer

the tools to amplify their skills.
has changed my perspective on how I
ROYAL knowing very little about what will live day to day would be an injustice in The Salinas Valley
Students arrive at Lake Sequoia
because words cannot describe its
FOR HIGH be asked of them. Camp models life, feeling. Over six days and five nights,
and is divided into subgroups which
I shared meals, joked with, cried
with, and grew with a group of fellow
emulate home life, work life, and
SCHOOL leisure or “play” time. They must campers I may have never otherwise As summer unfolds, the Salinas Valley becomes a hub of exciting
activities and festive celebrations. From the patriotism of 4th
met. Though I do not know if I should
figure issues out themselves by asking
of July to the vibrant local mixers and thrilling rodeo, there’s
SENIORS the right questions, demanding more ever have the pleasure of meeting something for everyone to enjoy.
of each other, failing forward, and
them again throughout my life, I can
say with certainty they have changed
grappling with their personal issues.
During this process, boundaries the way I want to live it. Now that BY CHAMBER STAFF
are challenged, feelings are hurt, I have returned to my home I try to
Every year, an elite group and occasionally, there are cuts and be the same person I was back by
of high school rising senior scrapes. Counselors are trained that lake, a better one. A person who ndependence Day is a key highlight of the summer food and wine. This kickoff is an event for people to meet,
girls and high school rising to take an intentionally removed hears more than they speak, and who Iseason. Cities come alive with parades, family network, and enjoy a glass of wine or one of your local brews
senior boys leave their daily approach with their students. We no matter their opinion works to gatherings, and spectacular fireworks. Our Chamber before the main celebration.
lives behind for six days and want the students to make mistakes. understand those they meet and care member, TNT® Fireworks, is the largest distributor To stay up to date on
in the U.S. Thousands of non-profits nationwide use
take residence on the banks Ultimately, we want them to succeed. for them as one human being cares for TNT® Fireworks stands as their primary fundraising, member happenings, visit
of Lake Sequoia. Students We call this process “failing forward.” another. Change is a hard thing to do, including our local Chamber member educational SalinasChamber.com.
gather along the shores of We provide the proverbial but I know that as long as I pursue it, institutions and non-profits. Be sure to visit one of our
Lake Sequoia, disengage “skeleton” or structure, and they it is possible. One of the many gifted Chamber members having fireworks booths this year. Keep up with the happenings of the Salinas
with the outside world, and fill it in. They form a government speakers that we heard phrased the Also, don’t miss this year’s biggest event on the Valley Chamber of Commerce on this page!
work your club does as “An investment
and establish rules. They establish
immerse themselves in a a newspaper and a media team, in the future”. It is now my goal in Central Coast—Celebrate America! On July 4th,
literal once-in-a-lifetime delivering a newspaper every life to make that investment mean 2024, the Salinas Sports Complex will host the largest
experience. As per camp morning. They create sports and something, and one day, when I can, fireworks display in Monterey County. The festivities
tradition, cell phones are games involving the entire camp. invest in the future just as you have will kick off at 2 p.m. with carnival games, bouncy
turned off and collected, and They organize and create a show and done. So, thank you for all you have houses, a trackless train, and more. There will be
all communication with the campfire every night. Effectively, done and all you will do. multiple food trucks, vendors, and a festival stage for
outside world is halted. they run camp. local entertainers to delight the crowd. To cap off the
What they chose to do or not to night at 9 p.m., the city will enjoy a 20–25-minute best-
do is on them. As counselors, we are in-class fireworks display.
BY GEORGE WYHINNY From July 12-14, MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest
constantly throwing the ball back
in their court: What are you going at Monterey is taking place at the iconic WeatherTech
AT CAMP ROYAL, students have no choice to do about it? If you’re not getting Raceway Laguna Seca. This event promises a weekend
but to engage with their surroundings the answer you are looking for, ask packed with high-speed thrills as the nation’s top
and rely on each other. After 6 days a better question.They learn the superbike racers embark on this legendary track.
pass, many hesitate to turn their importance of a good handshake, Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast or looking
phones back on and re-engage in their making eye contact, taking the time to for an unforgettable experience, the MotoAmerica
“real world” or, as they would say, get to know someone, and not relying With Rotary’s continued Superbike SpeedFest is the place to be. The kickoff will
“IRL” (In Real Life). on assumptions. When they make a contribution and support, these 6 be on Thursday, July 11, in Salinas, with an opportunity
Camp ROYAL is for students who mistake, we teach them four steps to days can alter the trajectory of a to meet the riders.
exemplify leadership and leadership a proper apology. student’s life. These 6 days can take One of the summer’s most anticipated events is
potential. To have the privilege Nothing that I could write a family from poverty to prosperity, the California Rodeo Salinas. This 114th anniversary
of coming to camp, a teacher or compares to the words of one of our make an unsafe community a unified features exciting rodeo competitions, lively parades, Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc
counselor needs to nominate the campers wrote: one, and can take a small start-up and a festive carnival atmosphere. Whether 51 Katherine Avenue | Salinas, CA 93901
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interviews, and if qualified, is invited from the District 5230 Rotary, I was and support, these 6 days have the are not to be missed.
to attend. Once at camp, we hone in able to attend this year’s Camp Royal potential to change the world. Mark your calendar for July 25 and head to the
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