The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games. In Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans. To celebrate the passing of fire from Prometheus to man, the Greeks would hold relay races. Athletes would pass a lit torch to one another until the winner reached the finish line.

The Greeks held their first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. to honore Zeus and other Greek gods. The Olympic Flame from the ancient games was reintroduced during the 1928 Games, and the modern convention of moving the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the Olympic venue began with the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.  read more »

Every year there are over 10,000,000 children go to summer camp. For the children, the camp is funny and a rewarding experience full of challenges and excitement. More important, kids can learn about independence, cooperation, competition and teamwork at the camp. For some children, summer camp is also a time of significant emotional growth, development and transition. Parents often note that their children come home seeming older or more mature than before .  read more »