In one of the newspapers the writer reads, a section for Kids Camp was inserted with the caption – Camp Skills for Life. Times have changed since the writer was a youth, as a member of Scouts camp and camp skills were integrated into the program; as a member of athletic team – there were specialized camps (which did everything every other camp did plus the Olympic sport connected). Browsing through the insert, all camps follow the same principles as any other business – people need to go and pay fees; camps have to be maintained and staffed; there is a hope that the weather for the numerous outdoor activities planned is good to great; those that have gone previously will recommend and send their kids to the camp; for the adults without kids they can sponsor kids to go to camp; and the camp is fun for both kids and parents.

Linking to dividend producing stocks, all activities are a business and need a cash flow to continue. The camps that have been operating for a number of years are doing that, which allows them to continue for the long term. While brand new camps can and will come forth, the older ones have an advantage, they have been operating for a number of years. If you believe that is a good advantage, then the same philosophy is for your investing. A long term horizon with a continual return to the investors, which is where dividend producing stocks fit into.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions