Last year, more than 750 West Virginia children had the opportunity to
attend summer camp because of donations to the Gazette Charities
Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund. If not for your donations to the fund, many
of these children would have spent more of their summer indoors.
Instead, they had a chance to toast marshmallows, learn silly camp
songs, spend time outside and make memories that will last them a lifetime.
Every penny donated to the camp fund goes toward funding camp
scholarships. The Gazette covers all costs associated with operating the
fund.
The average cost to send a child to camp is $80, although some of the
specialized camps in our program are considerably higher. No donation is
too small. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Gazette Charities camp fund raises more than $35,000 for kids
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The 2013 Gazette Charities Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund is winding down. A wonderful outpouring of support from Gazette readers has pushed the fund total to $35,479 -- an amount that exceeds last year's total by several hundred dollars.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Camp fund pushing toward goal; donations still needed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Local summer camps are still weeks away from opening, which means donations to the Gazette Charities Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund are still very much encouraged.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Past campers helping kids make new memories
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Camp Wheelgate and Camp Anne Bailey. Parkersburg YMCA and Camp Horseshoe. Baptist Camp Cowen and Camp Tara in Vermont. The dedications in this week's list of donors to the Gazette Charities Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund read like love letters to precious camp memories of the past.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Camp Fund winding down; donations urgently needed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- For the past three weeks, the Gazette has presented stories about kids -- or, more precisely, kids and camps.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Donations needed to make camp fund a success
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Our stories focusing on the children who have benefited from the camps supported by the Gazette Charities Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund have come to a close.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Youngsters gain confidence at 4-H Camp
Kanawha County 4-H Camp officials say the camp gives youths the tools to handle peer pressure and resist drugs and alcohol. Life skills and lessons are learned, which, in turn, stimulate generosity.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Newcomers blend in quickly at YWCA summer camp
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Michael lives with his dad, but spends his summers with his mom. When he came to the YWCA Mel Wolf Child Development Center Summer Camp for the first time last year, he was understandably anxious.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Kids learn archery, shooting skills at Buckskin camp
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Campers need your help
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- One of the dedications accompanying this week's list of donors puts it simply: "In honor of all campers -- past, present and future."
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Camp Happy Valley called a life-changer
For Mark, Camp Happy Valley was a life-changing experience. "I was a shy kid," he wrote after attending the camp in Scott Depot. "I was afraid to try new things or even meet new people." On his first day, though, he made two new friends. "We stuck together the whole time and are still close friends today."
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Camp Horseshoe gives kids a sense of family
A 7-year-old tomboy always wanted to pin her hair, paint her nails and wear pretty dresses, but her parents could never afford those things.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Camps get youngsters excited about writing
Before one 7-year-old boy with dyslexia attended writing camp last summer, he struggled with reading and writing. "Since the writing camp, he loves to write, more than he did before," his parent says.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Camp fund: Clay 4-H campers weathered last year's derecho
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Camp fund donations top $4,200 in first week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Gazette Charities Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund is off to a wonderful start, having collected more than $4,200 from generous readers in its first week.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Camp made world of difference for teenager
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Camper says Regional Teen Institute saved her life
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A high school student who first attended the Regional Teen Institute in Jackson County when she was in the seventh grade said the experience saved her life.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Camp fund: Campers look forward to Creative Capers all year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Andrew, a rising eighth-grader, has been attending the Creative Capers camp in Charleston since he was 6 years old.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Camp fund: Appalachian Reading Center focuses on academic tune-up for campers
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Gazette Charities camp fund ready for 17th year of helping kids 'belong'
The following camps will have scholarships available through the Gazette Charities
Send-A-Child-To-Camp Fund:
AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS & HERITAGE CAMP
Address: P.O. Box 369, Ansted, WV 25812
Contact: Norman Jordan, Director
Phone: 658-5526
Email: normanjor...@msn.com
Camp Dates: July 14-19, 2008 (resident camp)
Camp Location: West Virginia University, Morgantown
CAMP AMADEUS
Address: Univ. of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Contact: Darrell Murray, Director or Janet Cogar, Music Office
Phone: 357-4905 (Janet) or 343-6340 (Darrell)
Email: janetco...@ucwv.edu or Dmur1...@aol.com
Camp Dates: June 16 – 20, 2008 from 9 am to 5:30 pm
Camp Location: University of Charleston
ACADEMIC TUNE-UP SUMMER CAMP, APPALACHIAN READING CENTER
Address: 440 Third Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Contact: Jennifer Carriger, Co-Director
Phone: 744-8188
Email: carri...@appalachianreading.org
Camp Dates: June 16 through August 16, 2008
Camp Location: 440 Third Avenue, South Charleston
BUCKSKIN SCOUT RESERVATION – BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Address: 2829 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25311
Contact: Carleton Starr
Phone: 340-3663
Email: cst...@bsamail.org
Camp Dates: Webelos Weekend June 13 to June 15, 2008
First Week June 15 to June 21, 2008
Second Week June 22 to June 28, 2008
Third Week June 29 to July 5, 2008
Fourth Week July 6 to July 12, 2008
Camp Location: Pocahontas County, WV
CARNEGIE KIDS COLLEGE
Address: 105 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Contact: Rebeckah Foster
Phone: 645-7917
Email: fos...@carnegiehallwv.com
Camp Dates: July 7-11 and 14-18
Camp Location: Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg
CHARLESTON STAGE COMPANY
Address: 402 Davis Fine Arts Building, P.O. Box 1000, Institute, WV 25112-1000
Contact: Jamie Anderson
Phone: 562-6657 766-5721 562-6657 (Jamie)
Email: charlestonstagecomp...@yahoo.com
Camp Dates: Early Elementary, June 16-20; Elementary, July 7-18; Junior/Senior High,
July 21-August 1
Camp Location: WVSU Capital Ctr Theater (Early Elem); WVSU Institute (Elementary,
Junior and Senior)
CLAY COUNTY 4-H CAMP
Address: P.O. Box 119, Clay, WV 25043
Contact: Karen Nicholas
Phone: 587-4267
Email: karen.nicho...@mail.wvu.edu
Camp Dates: June 23 through June 27
Camp Location: Camp Sheppard, Ganeville
CREATIVE CAPERS FOR KIDS – UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Address: 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25302
Phone: 768-2710 or 610-7699
Contact: Karen Morris
Email: kmorrismu...@earthlink.net
Camp Location: Unitarian Universalist, 520 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston
Camp Dates: July 28 through August 1, 9 am to 4 pm
CAMP HAPPY VALLEY – SALVATION ARMY
Address: 301 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
Contact: Cresson Smith
Phone: 343-4548
Email: Cresson_Sm...@uss.salvationaarmy.org
Camp Dates: Monday thru Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, from June 16 - August 1
Camp Location: Scott Depot
CAMP HORSESHOE / OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA YMCA
Address: Route 2 Box 138, St. George, WV 25287
Contact: David King
Phone: 675-5899 or 614-9924
Email: da...@hi-y.org
Camp Location: Tucker County, between Leadmine and St. George
Camp Dates: June 29 – July 5; July 6 -12; July 13-19; and July 20 - 26 (residential)
KANAWHA COUNTY 4-H CAMPS
Address: 15 Manfred Holland Way, Dunbar, WV 25064
Contact: David Harley
Phone: 768-1202
Email: David.Hart...@mail.wvu.edu
Camp Location: Camp Virgil Tate, Charleston, WV
Camp Dates: June 9-13, 2008 (Senior Camp); June 16-19 (Junior Camp)
CAMP KISMET - FAYETTE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS
Address: P.O. Box 823, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Contact: Ron Neely
Phone: 574-2557
Email: sgn...@hotmail.com
Camp Location: Fayette County Park, Beckwith, WV
Camp Dates: July 7 - 11
CAMP KNO KOMA – DIABETES CAMP OF WV, INC.
Address: 6 Fern Road, Charleston, WV 25314
Contact: Marsha Harris or Joan Steven
Phone: 388-1552 (Marsha) or 346-6542 (Joan)
Email: Maharris1...@aol.com
Camp Location: Camp Virgil Tate
Camp Dates: July 6 through July 12 (overnight camp)
LOAVES & FISHES
Address: P.O. Box 56, Hinton, WV 25951
Contact: Michael Vincent
Phone: 425-4306
Email: mv...@citilink.net
Camp Location: Camp Summers, Barger Springs Road, Hinton, WV
Camp Dates: July 7 through July 11, 2008
MOUNTAINEER SPINA BIFIDA CAMP
Address: 7 Park Court, Charleston, WV 25302
Phone: 345-8197 or 539-6820 (cell)
Email: nancydu...@netzero.net
Camp Dates: June 15-20 (residential camp)
Camp Location: Cedar Lakes
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMP
Address: 900 Lee Street, Suite 1010, Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Natalie Codispoti
Phone: 344-9807
Email: ncodisp...@mdausa.org
Camp Location: Cedar Lakes, Ripley, WV
Camp Dates: June 15 – 20, 2008 (residential camp)
NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Address: WV State University, Institute, WV 25112-1000
Contact: Oree Banks
Phone: 800-987-2112 ext. 3162
Camp Location: WV State University, Institute, WV
REGIONAL TEEN INSTITUTE
Address: United Way of Central WV, One United Way Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Margo Friend
Phone: 340-3622
Email: mexli...@yahoo.com
Camp Location: Camp Rippling Waters, Haines Branch Exit off I-77 (Romance, WV)
Camp Dates: June 10-13
TRI-COUNTY YMCA YOUTH SUMMER DAY CAMP (CAMP HIGH-TOR)
Address: 200 Carl's Lane, P.O. Box 737, Scott Depot, WV 25560
Contact: Terry Humphreys
Phone: 757-0016 Fax: 757-0017
Email: i...@tri-countyymca.org
Web Site: www.tri-countyymca.org
Camp Dates: June 9 - August 22, 8 am to 4 pm (open 6 am to 6 pm)
YWCA CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER SUMMER CAMP
Address: 1114 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Carol Egnatoff
Phone: 340-3560
Email: cegnat...@ywcachaswv.org
Camp Location: 201 Donnally Street, Charleston
Camp Dates: June 9 - August 22, 8 am to 4 pm (open 6 am to 6 pm)
WEB OF LIFE ECOLOGY CENTER
Address: P.O. Box 266, Kermit, WV 25674
Contact: Matt Walker
Phone: 393-1354
Email: mwal...@wvdreamers.org
Camp Location: Marrowbone Road B (outside of Kermit in Mingo County)
Camp Dates: June 16-19 (overnight camps); July 7-10, July 20-25, July 28-31
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