GRANT SUPPORTS SUMMER PROGRAMS

Over 300 “camperships” provided to at-risk youth

 

GRANTOR:

Texas Youth Development Corporation

GRANTEE:

Camp Fire USA Lone Star Council, www.campfireusadallas.org.

GRANT:

The grant of $3,000 supported the Lone Star Council’s summer day camp scholarships for low-income youth.

WHO:

With the support of the Texas Youth Development Corporation and many generous individuals and

organizations, the Lone Star Council managed to provide over 300 free “camperships” to our summer

Day Camp.

                          

“Camperships” provide a free week-long day camp experience to youth living in low-income

communities throughout Greater Dallas at Camp Ellowi in Cedar Hill. Camping activities include

nature hikes, swimming, canoeing and archery (for youth ages 8 and older), arts and crafts, sports

and games and outdoor cooking.

CONTACT:

Tim James, Executive Director

tjames@campfireusadallas.org, (214) 824 – 1122, ext. 222

HISTORY:

Camp Fire was founded as Camp Fire Girls in 1910. Having served Dallas since 1913, the organization has been co-educational since 1975. The organization became Camp Fire USA in August of 2001. Last year, the Lone Star Council served over 7,000 children and their families. Nearly all of these programs are offered at no cost to youth from low-income families.

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