Youth organizations and centers in Whitsett support opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition. They offer organized instructional programs for physical activities such as dance, yoga, martial arts and for academic and arts programs such as science, crafts and theater. They also offer opportunities for unstructured activities like game playing, socializing, club meetings and outdoor play. All of these are staffed facilities and control and supervision are critical elements. Safety is also of paramount importance in these centers.

Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?

  Written by : Lee Ann Rush Since 2006, a strange phenomenon has been occurring in the United States, Europe, and other countries across the globe:  the honeybee population is disappearing.  Opinions vary regarding the root cause of this mass die-off of honeybees, known as colony collapse disorder; some blame parasites, bacteria, loss of natural habitat, poor nutrition or genetic issues.  The primary..