WellesleyWeston Magazine

SPRING 2014

Launched in 2005, WellesleyWeston Magazine is a quarterly publication tailored to Wellesley and Weston residents and edited to enrich the experience of living in two of Massachusetts' most desirable communities.

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green everything. We are willing to spend money to make that happen. The camp has a real drive to reduce our energy consumption and waste." And parents are noticing a differ- ence, too. When River Strong's 10-year old daughter Aviva returned from Eden Village, he noted that she was much more aware of her food choices and the value of gardening. When asked about the pace of summer camp, Aviva shared, "Connecting with nature is comforting. Instead of just glancing at what is around you, you really get to look. And when you look, there is so much more to see." Mark Cadman, Program Director at Camp Huckins in Freedom, New Hampshire, high- lights that camp greening should really start with education. Huckins is a camp that hosts over 1,400 girls each summer, and Cadman sees this as a tremendous opportunity. Where Simplicity Matters Most 116 W e l l e s l e y W e s t o n M a g a z i n e | s p r i n g 2 0 1 4 The leadership division bathhouse at Camp Huckins utilizes solar power C O U R T E S Y O F C A M P H U C K I N S 112-118_WWMa14_green summer camps_v3_WellesleyWeston Magazine 2/2/14 12:13 PM Page 116

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