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Scouts from the Muskingum Valley Council HEALTH & WELLNESS

have hiked at Philmont Scout Ranch submitted How To Age
Healthy, Starting
Early

by Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension,
Muskingum County

Aging is not a topic that everyone en-
joys thinking about, a lot of times there
is a negative feeling associated with ag-
ing as our bodies change, health prob-
lems increase, and normal activities be-
come a struggle. But what if there were
ways to make aging easier? Healthy
aging can be accomplished through a
process of good physical, mental, and
social health. These types of habits start
early, by adopting healthy lifestyle hab-
its that contribute to overall well-being
as we age. Some habits to consider are
exercise, nutrition, sleep, and cognitive
challenges (John Hopkins Medicine,
2025). As we age, our brain chemistry
changes making it harder to remem-
ber certain tasks or activities we used
to love to do. Examples of brain games
include crossword puzzles, number puz-
zles like Sudoku, and online games like
Lumosity. Online games will help you
create a profile based on what you want
We want to say congratulations to our first crew this 2025 season to tackle and hike the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Scouters from various troops to achieve in areas like attention, mem-
and crews joined together to form a 12 man hiking crew. The strenuous trek of over 50 miles and over 6000 feet of elevation gained was no match for our ory, and flexibility. Think of the activities
Scouts. They were on the trail every morning by 5:30 a.m. so that they could hike in the cool mornings while having enough time for some programs in the you do know, would any of the activities
afternoon. Scouts were able to do many other activities other than hiking, such as spar pool climbing, rock climbing, repelling, conservation project work and or puzzles you do now be in these areas?
much much more!!! Submitted A fun area of brain cognition and recall
can be stimulated by dancing and mu-
Summer High School Music Theatre CAMP at sic! Studies have shown those with Al-

zheimer’s that musical intervention has
Muskingum University to Conclude with improved the agitation and anxiety of
both patients and caregivers. Music can
June 28 Performance be used to bring back pleasant memo-
ries and remind us of the things that be-
ing us joy, no matter what age. Staying
connected to those around you prevents
Muskingum University is hosting its • Dahlia Kiraly-Black •Mikayla Schockling social isolation and loneliness as we
Summer High School Music Theatre John Glenn, Muskingum County Shenandoah, Noble County age. Getting involved in groups or clubs
CAMP June 22-28. On June 28, a per- • Katelyn Caswell • Minh-Lien Scott of shared interest, join an exercise class,
formance will showcase the hard work Gahanna-Lincoln, Franklin County Philo, Muskingum County or volunteer at a local organization are a
• Minh-Phuong Scott
• Clare Coll
the students put in during the six-day John Glenn, Muskingum County Philo, Muskingum County few ways to stay active after retirement.
camp. The performance will be held at • Frankie Filippi • Taven Shirkey Muskingum County has many opportuni-
2:30 p.m. in Caldwell Hall on the main Thomas Worthington, Franklin County New Lexington, Perry County ties for those looking to get involved in
stage. It is free and open to the public • Allie Fullerman • Ashton Skoutelas their community like the Senior Center
and consists of 15 scenes from a variety Worthington Kilbourne, Franklin County West Muskingum, Muskingum County and the YMCA.
of Broadway musicals. • Cooper Gadd • Hugh Snyder
John Glenn, Muskingum County
West Muskingum, Muskingum County
Founded in 2006, the residential Sum- • Laney Gebhart • Yuli Staneart Sources:
mer High School Music Theatre CAMP is Cambridge, Guernsey County Johnstown-Monroe, Licking County John Hopkins Medicine. (2025). It’s Never
celebrating its 20-year anniversary. Mu- • Sydney Gernert • Brittin Steffan Too Late: Five Healthy Steps at Any Age.
sic Theatre CAMP has been recognized Johnstown-Monroe, Licking County Johnstown-Monroe, Licking County https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/
and supported in part by the Ohio Arts • Alyson Haught • Cohen Todd wellness-and-prevention/its-never-too-late-
five-healthy-steps-at-any-age
Council, which helped fund the program Tuslaw, Stark County Bishop Rosecrans, Muskingum County
• Andrew Holmes
• Lydia Van Winkle
to encourage educational excellence, Gahanna-Lincoln, Franklin County Worthington Kilbourne, Franklin County
cultural enrichment, and economic • Brody Johnson • William White skills and broader cultural understand-
growth. River View, Coshocton County Washington, Fayette County ing.”
The staff is led by CAMP Director Carol • Jillian Johnson • Gabby Williams The camp has 10-11 staff members
Wilcox-Jones, Muskingum University River View, Coshocton County Global Impact STEM, Clark County and a ratio of three students to one staff
artist-in-residence (ret.) and co-directors • Nealonah Johnson • Kole Williams member. During the week students are
John Glenn, Muskingum County
John Glenn, Muskingum County
Todd Schreiber of Whiteford Schools in • Grayson Jones, • Jimmy Zolkowski immersed into daily movement classes,
Michigan, Amy Leacock of Upper Arling- Clayton, St. Louis, Missouri Upper Arlington, Franklin County private voice lessons, scene study, im-
ton Schools in Ohio, Belinda Andrews- • Reese Kornokovich “I am very proud of our dynamic resi- prov and acting sessions, master classes
Smith of Purdue University Fort Wayne, Bishop Rosecrans, Muskingum County dential program and the highly quali- and so much more. In the evening, they
and Robert O. Jones, Muskingum Univer- • Zoe Kourlas fied professional staff who continue to have events including square dancing,
sity emeritus music professor. Upper Arlington, Franklin County inspire, educate, and encourage these swimming, movie musicals, and making
This year marks Wilcox-Jones’ last • Kynsingten McMasters motivated young people,” Wilcox-Jones friendships. Many students are return-
River View, Coshocton County
year as CAMP Director. For the 20-year • Adalynn Miller said. “These aspiring young musicians, ing this year who have been to previous
anniversary, the CAMP will include more Mid-East, Muskingum County grades 9-12, want to learn more about camps due to how much they enjoyed
than 30 alumni campers who are return- • Maggie Millians singing, acting, dancing, and perform- the experience and the learning.
ing to celebrate. They will share their Upper Arlington, Franklin County ing for the Musical Theatre genre. Not
own CAMP “impact” stories and be fea- • Lanie Nickerson only do they enjoy personal success in
tured in their own musical selection on River View, Coshocton County our positive CAMP experience, but par- Made with
• Laynee Oldson
stage. Cambridge, Guernsey County ents, teachers, and camper surveys
This year’s CAMP has 38 students • Jaxson Preston confirm that students return to their 100%%
from 20 high schools. They include: Zanesville, Muskingum County home school programs with increased
• Wyatt Ballentine • Emeri Rieder self-confidence, improved performance local news.
Cambridge, Guernsey County Marietta, Washington County