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6.26.08 / ASTRA Marketplace '08

A big thanks to all of our customers, reps, and vendors, who stopped to visit us at ASTRA Marketplace '08. We had such a great time, and we can't wait to see you all next year!

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Testimonial

My Mom, Lynn George in Escanaba, bought us a game last Christmas and we have loved it ever since! Both of our kids, a son 8 1/2 and daughter 6, want to play it often! We have picked up more games and given them as gifts and everyone has raved about it! My son's third grade teacher (Cedar Springs, MI) requested games for the classroom in lieu of gifts this year - I think CAMP will make a great classroom gift for her!!! Awesome game! So glad it is selling well for you! Bravo!
—Tonya Hall

Awards

Dr. Toy's Best 100 Children's Products 2007
CAMP Board Game - Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, has been for many years one of the nation's and world’s leading experts on play, toys, and children's products. We are honored to have her recognition.

Family Review Center Gold Award
CAMP Board Game - The Review Center offers unbias reviews on family friendly products. "CAMP offers a new type of trivia game that is educational and offers players a chance to learn about the world of nature in a whole new way..."

Family Review Center Gold Award
CAMP Activity Book - "This is an activity book that is not the same-old-same-old every page you turn. The CAMP activity book adds creative flair to the experience and allows children to enjoy the call of nature from their desk, or bedside ... "

Creative Child Magazine's Award of Excellence
The "CAMP Kids' Activity Book" has been awarded a SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD and will be included in Creative Child Magazine's Top Creative Toys for 2007.

iParenting Media Awards
CAMP Board Game - iParenting Media Award "2007 Greatest Products". The iParenting Media Awards program is the only product review and awards program in the industry that has attained ISO 9001:2000 Certification.

CAMP/Education Outdoors Inc. Manufactures Representatives

Maggie & Me reps
An excellent rep company that calls on the specialty toy, gift, and hobby market in Michigan and Ohio. T: (313) 640-9813 | F: (313) 642-1338

Ron Dukes
Rep group based out of Fairbanks, AK. Calling on all Alaskan accounts. T: (907) 322-6855 | F: (907) 457-1902

Young & Associates
Rep group calling on TX, OK, LA, MD, AR specialty toy stores, T: (214) 745-1376

Toys 2000 Inc.
Rep group calling on Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas & Puerto Rico T:(352) 684-7822 | F:(352) 684-7824

Classic & Associates / Jill Steine
Rep group out of Minnetonka, MN. Territories include: MN, WI, SD, ND, IA, and NE. T:(952) 933-3500 | F: (952) 933-0214

Arlene Oom & Company
Rep group calling on Washington and Oregon T:(425) 747-5218 | F:(425) 649-0422

Lorraine T. Bozeman & Associates
Rep group calling on California and Nevada. T: (310) 271-0320 | F: (310) 275-0815

A. Verrico & Company
Rep group calling on AZ, CO, UT, ID, MT, WY, Taos/Santa FE. T:(719) 481-3380 | F: (719) 481-9353

Verrico & Associates
Rep group calling on New York (excluding NYC) T:(716) 845-5062 | F: (716)845-5063

Total Toys, Inc
Rep group calling on IL,IN,KS,KY,NE.WV . T: (636) 789-4500 | F: (636) 789-5200

Goldstein & Associates
Rep group calling on NJ,PA,DE,MD,N.VA, WA DC. T: (610) 827-5068 | F: (610) 827-5075

Camping Resources

The Backpacker
A great site dedicated to backpacking with beginning issues up to advanced topics.

Ultimate Camp Resource
Your free online guide to hundreds of camp activities, camp staff tips & tricks, and all things camp! For camp people... by camp people!

Outdoor, Nature & Camping Games
A blog about board games, nature, the outdoors & family.

igotocamp.com
igotocamp was created to allow you to send a little love from home to your loved ones at camp, college, or just away from home.

Educational / Outdoor Publications

Family Fish & Game Magazine
A great magazine out of Iowa which provides one of a kind information on conservation and environmental issues.

Iowa Sportsman Magazine
A great publication for Iowa's Outdoor Recreation.

Women in the Outdoors Magazine
Women In The Outdoors is the quarterly magazine of the NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors program. The mission of the program is to provide women ages 14 and older opportunities that are hand-on, exciting and fun.

Crazy Fisherman's News
News, comment, research, and innovative products for the fisherman. Subscribe and you'll keep up with the latest information and products related to sport and recreational fishing.

ShopEarlyChildhood.com
Fahy-Williams Publishing has been producing niche industry directories for nearly 30 years. Visit their other shop.com websites for a wide array of vendors and products.

Educational Children's Activities

Animal Fun Pages
Another fun & wholesome website for the kids. You can choose from 100's of printable coloring pages, connect the dots, mazes, kid's games and more.

Brighter Crayons
A great forum for kid-friendly and educational products.

Family Websites & Publications

Gather Round The Table
A positive website for families. Their mission is to build strong foundations by focusing on family time together.

Family Review Center
Offering free family friendly product reviews, a prestigious family friendly product awards program, 2 quarterly family friendly magazines, contests for the whole family, family and parenting articles, business helps and much more.

Outdoor Organizations & Resources

Challenge Mountain
Helping the physically impaired and mentally challenged acheive their maximum potential through outdoor therapeutic recreation. Hiking, overnight camping, sailing, and nature observation are just a few of the many programs offered.

Michigan United Conservation Club
MUCC is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation, with nearly 100,000 members and more than 500 affiliated clubs.

Urban Ecology Center
These urban centers are a hub for environmentally responsible adults who serve as mentors to thousands of children, encouraging free play and nature exploration.

Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers
A chapter of the Southern Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers.

CAMP on myspace
Myspace.com has been a great way for us to network with outdoor organizations & enthusiasts. We also moderate a group called "Michigan Tourism."

Garlyn Zoo
Some of the photos used in CAMP are taken from animals at Garlyn Zoo in Naubinway, MI. Garlyn Zoo is a must see, if you are visiting Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. NWF's award winning magazines include, Your Big Backyard, Ranger Rick, Animal Baby and National Wildlife magazine.

Education Outdoors/ blogspot.com
Our newest blog with testimonials & outdoor related info.

The Fish Pond Chronicles
Outdoor Photographer Kevin Johnston's Wildlife blog.

Absolute Michigan
Absolute Michigan is a collection of links, features, news and information about the state of Michigan made better every day by real folks.

Ozarks Fly Anglers
A great fly anglers blog, by our good friend from the Ozarks, Ken Morrow.

Lake-Link: "Beyond The Water"
The Midwest's largest site dedicated to fishing! Providing fishing reports, topographical maps, a lake database, message boards, articles, fishing tips and tactics, moon charts, and much more!

Project Healing Waters
PHW salutes all of our brave armed forces, and strives to serve those who have come home wounded and aid in their physical and emotional recovery by introducing or rebuilding the skills of fly fishing and fly tying.

Outdoor Products & Services

Northwoods Trailcams
Northwoods TrailCams specializes in the field of wildlife surveillance. Located in beautiful Lake Ann, MI.

Antlers & Fins
A cool search engine of Outfitters and Guides, Search over 1000 Guides and Outfitters.

River Run Outfitters
Orvis' 2007 Fly-fishing Outfitter of the Year in Branson, Missouri.

TC-RV
TC-RV is owned & operated by the Brinkerhoff family who has lived in the Traverse City area for over 45 years. They believe in quality service & providing their customers with the best products available for the RV & camping lifestyle.

Traverse City Businesses
A great directory of businesses native to the Cherry Capital Traverse City.

AIG Outdoors
All-IN-General Outdoors Top Sites Fishing, Hunting, Camping and Outdoor.

All Star Radio Network
The "Prize Closet" is a feature of the All Star Radio Network. The CAMP board game was a featured giveaway.

Photography & Design

Rob Sackyta Photography
Rob Sackyta is a good friend and a talented photographer from Lansing, MI. Rob's studio is responsible for all of our photos used on our website and marketing literature.

The Hurricane Poster Project
A collaboration of artists/designers from all over the country, who have donated their talents to help aid the Red Cross & victims of Hurricane Katrina. Education Outdoors' Marketing Director Jesse Denherder has a print for sale on their website.

Toy Organizations & Publications

TDmonthly Magazine
An online resource for toy retailers that helps them find great new products for their stores. The wholesale directory provides specialty toy store owners and buyers with information on products and services.

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)
ASTRA is Leading the way by providing quality products that help children have fun, achieve success and lead happy, healthy lives. The largest association for companies in the toy and children's products arenas. Education Outdoors is a proud member.

Playthings Magazine
Playthings, founded in 1903, is the leading U.S. trade magazine covering the children's toy industry.

Edplay Magazine
Since its inception, edplay magazine has remained on the cutting edge of the specialty toy industry, delivering practical articles on specific product categories, interviews with retailers, game reviews, book ideas, retailing tips and trade show coverage.

New York Toy Fair / Toy Industry Asssociation, Inc.
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. More than 1,500 manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from 30 countries showcase their toy and entertainment products.

PlayZak Magazine
The PlayZak Magazine Gift Guide presents over 270 of the most innovative toys of the year. You can purchase the unusual toys directly from the manufacturers of the toys.

Unique Toy Stores & Companies

Friske Orchards
One of our favorite places for lunch, coffee & wireless internet. Friske's has an apple orchard, multiple gift shops and an incredible bakery. A true gem of Northern MI.

Toys In The Attic
Toys In The Attic have the firm belief that the feeling a child receives from hours of playful imagination is not just for the young in age but is for everyone. Check out their wonderful selection of quality toys and games online.

Your Stage, Inc.
A great online toy store that offers toys and other products that inspire, promote and develop the art of performance, design and imaginative play. Visit www.yourstageinc.com and see how they're setting the stage for a world of possibilities.

The Toy House
The Largest Independent Toy Store in the Country! Located in beautiful downtown Jackson, Michigan on the banks of the Grand River, offering you the largest selection of Great Toys, Fun Hobbies, and Wonderful Baby Products.

Uncommom Goods
Shop UncommonGoods for creatively designed and unusual home accessories and gifts.

The Log Home Shoppe
The Log Home Shoppe is an online extension of The Woodworkers Shoppe's superior line of wood products and services. We offer our customers an exciting assortment of log home decor and supplies that feature high quality and value.

FG Market
FGmarket continues to strive to be the most comprehensive online resource for providing information about the latest floral and gift related products, vendors and suppliers.