Bermuda Parent Bermuda Parent Spring 2017 | Page 5

editor’s note Hello, Spring is here and we have so much in the next few months to look forward too. The America’s Cup have truly created a sporting legacy on our Katrina Ball beautiful island with the America’s Cup Endea- B U S I NESS CONSULTANT vour Sailing Program, now every child can have Vic Ball A DV E RTISING SALES Wanda Brown [email protected] 333-1925 Alicia Resnik [email protected] 236-9218 D E S I G N & PRODUC TION a chance to experience sailing unlike never before, read more about their program on page 18. As Bermudians we can really get behind this huge event as we have our very own youth participating. Be sure to read all about Team BDA on pages 36-45. Even though Spring has just arrived, as parents we always have to be planning for the future. We have our annual Summer Picante Creative Camp directory to be able to help. Remember that W R I T ERS & CONTRIBUTORS Jennifer Burland-Adams, Julie Butler, Miguel DaPonte, Lorene Phillips, Mona Walker, Department of E-Commerce, Peter Beckaberg, Soltrino, Alicia Resnik, Clare Panchaud, Nadia Laws, SCARS, Carla Seely, Lauren Yelle-Simmons our past spring issues may also be a resource so check these out on our website www.mybermudaparent. com. As we think CO N T RIBUTING PHOTOGR APHERS about which camps Ampersand, Nina Cotterill, Mona Walker, BHS, TeamBDA Bermuda Parent Magazine is published four times a year. Reader correspondence, photo submissions and editorial submissions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit, reject or comment editorially on all material contributed. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without express written consent of the publisher. The opinions expressed by contributors or writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this magazine. Distribution of this product does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services herein. What Parents are Talking About PUBLISHER & EDITOR or individuals you p. 58 leave your children with I implore you to read both SCARS empowerment article (page 58) and The Voice that Heals a Na- tion (page 56). We must ensure our children are protected and in safe environments at all times. p. 56 This issue has several other great articles like the old adage Chores...Do you think they are still relevant today? Have a read on page 28 and let me know your thoughts! CONTAC T US [email protected] Tel: [phone] www.mybermudaparent.com facebook.com/bdaparentmag Publisher & Editor www.mybermudaparent.com 3