Cooking With Ken: A Flavorful Night for a Meaningful Cause

On November 1, 2025, Camp Live Oak hosted a truly special evening at the Lenore Ryan Nolan Cooking School—Cooking With Ken: From Sicily With Love. This intimate, hands-on event brought together friends, supporters, and food enthusiasts to cook, connect, and contribute to a greater mission: helping more children experience the joys of camp through our Scholarship Fund. With only 25 …

Navigating New Routines: How Camp Teaches Kids to Adapt and Thrive

The start of a new school year often brings a whirlwind of change—fresh routines, unfamiliar environments, and heightened expectations. For children, especially those in transitional years, these changes can be both exciting and overwhelming. While academics are a key focus, a child’s ability to adapt to new routines plays a critical role in how successfully they transition into the school …

Exploring Fall Wildlife: Nature-Based Learning in Action

As the seasons change and the air turns crisp, fall becomes a prime time for children to connect with nature in meaningful ways. The sights, sounds, and rhythms of the season invite young minds to explore, observe, and ask questions. Nature-based learning—especially in autumn—offers children the chance to engage with wildlife, develop observational skills, and cultivate a sense of environmental …

Confidence Outside the Classroom: How Nature-Based Activities Empower Kids

Confidence is one of the most powerful traits a child can develop—and one of the most essential for their long-term success. While traditional classroom settings often focus on grades and performance, nature-based activities offer children a different kind of learning environment, one that builds confidence through hands-on experiences, physical challenges, and emotional growth. When kids engage in outdoor exploration and …

From Sicily with Love – Cooking With Ken

From Sicily With LoveCooking With KenThis event has ended.See photos from Cooking With Ken here. A Fundraiser for the Camp Live Oak Scholarship Program Join us for an unforgettable evening of hands-on cooking, friendship, and flavor …all for a great cause! Together, we’ll prepare a four-course Sicilian-inspired meal, guided by Ken at the beautiful Lenore Ryan Nolan Cooking School on Galt Ocean Mile. Location: Lenore …