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CAMERON EVANS The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety committee will hold a hearing and listen to testimony on Senate Bill 312, which would remove a licensing exemption for private alternative residential or outdoor programs operating as an adjunct of a Montana-based ministry. Currently, residential treatment programs in Montana can house troubled children and teens without any state oversight if the program claims a tie to a religious organization. Sen. Diane Sands, D-Missoula...

InFocus (3/1/2021): 2021 Camps and COVID-19 Thousands of children across Illinois missed out on outdoor opportunities through summer camp last year, when COVID-19 caused the cancellation of hundreds of camps and activities in 2020. This year, camp directors say theyre determined to get kids back outside. "Have you ever played darts blindfolded before? I feel like for us, its a bit like that. You know, summer camp experience - although different depending on the clientèle that youre working wit...

Starting February 12, FitRec will be open for Informal Recreation, academic and PDP courses. Workout reservations are required for all recreational use. Reserve your workout time here. You may reserve time slots up to 3 days in advance. Your Terrier Card, a green badge on the Healthway app and a mask are required for all entries. Building Access What do I need to bring with me to FitRec in order to gain access to the building? Before you arrive at FitRec, you will need to read and sign an elect...

Free Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshops Beginning this Month A new year brings new opportunities with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) fishing programs. LDWF is hosting free Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshops beginning this month. With respect to social distancing and sanitizing, workshops will be led by LDWF biologists and attendees will have the opportunity to learn about fishing and other fishery-related topics. Through LDWF’s Aquatic Volunteer Instructor ...