Read. about the All-Stars game on page 3. Find the results and stories about the game tomorrow in the Sports sec- tion of The Denver Post. Keep up with the Rockies run to the World Series by reading the RockiesBriefs. Real News Take a leap of faith at By Colorado and campers danced to the beat. Cabin clean up was next followed Camp Kids reporter by a daily question and answer time Gabi Curry, from the Bible. 12, Parker The boys and girls went separate ways, heading to different sports fa- Timberline cilities, like the volleyball or basket- Estes Park, COLORADO – When ball courts or the lacrosse and soc- I arrived at Camp Timberline, I was cer field. Before lunch, each group instantly comforted by the extraor- went off to their individual cabins dinary mountainside scenery sur- for some downtime. rounding me. The lunch hall was filled with Camp Timberline, also known energy and excitement. After lunch, as Camp T, is a slice of paradise for the lake awaited us. There were dif- children ages 7-18. Located near ferent options such as a slide, canoe, Longs Peak outside of Estes Park, paddleboat, and the Blob, which is a it’s founded on Christian beliefs. striped floatation device that plum- As the campers stay through the meted people into the lake. Although week, not only do they enjoy high it had been raining all week, the lake and low ropes courses, zip lines, and was warmer than usual. dressed in western attire like cow- er countries like Japan. The kids are the Gut Check, they also learn about We experienced the low ropes boy hats and boots. Music blared as so excited about their camp experi- God’s promises, trusting in God, course, which focused on trusting we learned new dances. No one was ence that they immediately sign up and trusting in each other. I went to each other. At first I was extremely left out as counselors and campers for next year, so it’s never to early to Camp T for just one day but by the scared to try it, but I learned to put danced throughout the party barn. sign up for 2010.” end of the day I felt like a real camp- faith in my cabin mates. By the end of the evening, I was I asked a camper her opinion of er just like everyone else. Next, was the Gut Check. I was one of the campers - a friend and a Camp T. “This was the best camp The counselors are selected for strapped into a harness and catapult- sister in Christ. I was sad to go, but I’ve ever been to, mostly because of their outgoing personalities, exper- ed off a platform, 25 feet into the air. I am working on my parents to let the zipline,” said Sarah, 10. tise in specific areas like sports or Screaming was necessary. me go again next year. There are still a few openings for the arts, and their faith. They come Dinner quickly became the pre- Diane Dahm is the sales director a camp for 7-12 year olds next week. from all over the country. party for the western Hoedown of the camp. She said, “God is so For more information, call 970-484- We started the day by raising the dance, where counselors encour- alive here. Our campers are mostly 8462 or see the links at: flag and reciting the Pledge of Alle- aged us to dance to country songs from Colorado but we get kids from www.DenverPostEducation.com/ giance. At breakfast, music played by Taylor Swift and other stars. We outside our state and even from oth- weblinks Kids are all smiles at Camp Timber - line in Estes Park. This Christian camp specializes in sports, ropes, and a variety of arts and activities to pack a lifetime of fun into a week you’ll re - member forever.

Photo courtesy Camp TImberline All-Stars game tonight! See page 3. Colorado Kids and The Denver Post are available online FREE of charge for education. Call 303-954-3999 or 1-800-336-7678. www.DenverPostEducation.com “When I first started to do the Girls in Afghanistan excited to go to school presentation, I was pretty nervous but then it got better as I did more Kids are Heroes and more,” she said. stories by The students she spoke to helped Rachel her put together a basketball Hoop- Faulkner, 14, a-Thon, and they raised $2,200! Sarosha also sacrificed her birth- Greeley day presents to earn money for her goal. While that was hard, she wisely says, “Giving makes me feel happy Grapevine, TEXAS – Can you that I have made a difference. Giv- imagine not being able to go to ing doesn’t only benefit the person school? To some children, that might receiving, but also gives great hap- sound great, but after a while, I bet piness to the person giving.” you would wish you could go back. Sarosha’s charity is still going After all, you wouldn’t be able to strong. She’s donated supplies to do much with your life if you didn’t 500 Afghan girls and is currently have an education. working to give those girls diction- Unfortunately, for many children aries so they can learn English. Each around the world, this is a reality. dictionary only costs $5. Sarosha, For a long time, while a group called This student at the Girls of Darnami School in Afghanistan shows off the English-Pashto dictionary purchased for her by generous kids in America. who is Muslim, plans to expand her the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, girls work into other third-world-coun- could not go to school. Even now that ter she was inspired by a bedtime Taliban] I think they should have a tries as well. the Taliban is no longer in charge, story. She started an organization chance and feel what it’s like to go She encourages people to work to some girls remain uneducated. called “Children Care for Children,” to school,” Sarosha says. make the world a better place. “No That’s a problem that 11-year-old in which she raised money to help But there’s a lot involved with donation is too small. Even one dol- Sarosha Hansraj of Dallas, Texas, girls in the Darnami School in Af- starting your own charity. You have lar can make a huge difference,” she set out to fix. ghanistan get a better chance at edu- to introduce yourself to strangers says. “One of my favorite quotes is Sarosha decided she had to do cation. and give presentations. Sarosha gave ‘Find out how much God has given something to help poor children af- “Now that they are free [from the a presentation to eighth graders. you and from it take what you need: the remainder is needed by others’ Find camouflaged creatures. How many trumpetfish can you find? (Saint Augustine).” You can help buy a child a dic- tionary or other supplies. See: www. PostNewsEducation.com/weblinks

Sarosha Hansraj, 10, helps needy girls in Afghanistan get school supplies and shoes and socks and

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Send your comments to Colorado Kids, Denver Post Educational Services, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202. [email protected] 303-954-3964. Two “Rockstars” rocket to All-Star game tonight All-Star game, then the team that represents that league in the World Sports by Series has home field-advantage, re- Ian Murrin gardless of their record. After getting off to a rocky start to the season, the Colorado Rock- ies have fought hard and have found St. Louis, MISSOURI – Before themselves back in contention in the heading into the second half of the NL playoff race. 2009 (MLB) Rockies outfielder (OF) Brad season, players and coaches are giv- Hawpe, 30, will be making his first en a chance to rest their minds and career All-Star game because of his RyanMcKee/Rich Clarkson and bodies. This is the time the MLB terrific offensive numbers, as well as

hosts its annual All-Star game July his cannon of an arm in the outfield. Associates,LLC 14 in St. Louis. Two Rockies players “I try not to think about personal Photoby made the reserve team. accolades, but this is special to be Many of the games’ most popu- recognized as an elite player in the

lar players and rising stars will be league,” said Hawpe after hearing Associates,LLC showcasing their skills as the best about his selection. Photoby Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and from the American League (AL) , also 30, take on the best from the National will be making his second career Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis (left) and outfielder Brad Hawpe League (NL). Different from other All-Star game. Marquis has been the (right) will represent the at tonight’s All-Star game. professional sports All-Star games, Rockies best starting pitcher, post- the MLB All-Star game determines ing a NL high of 11 wins. who will have home-field advantage on their side, I’m there to prove them not only in the 80th All-Star game, “I’m a big believer in trying to but during the remainder of the sea- in the season-ending World Series prove the believers right,” Marquis right. I’ll never look back and try to game played later this fall. prove the doubters wrong.” son as they continue to make their told The Denver Post. “People who push towards the playoffs. For example, if the AL wins the believe in me, people who want me Be sure to cheer on your Rockies Keep the learning Teachers, 4 2 1 Kids, burning! . 6 Parents.. I KNOW 5 I know Find... this! 3 6

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bulging eyes. Stonefish are especially well-dis-

guised members of the scorpionfish

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4 What fish makes its own music?

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