Building strength in kids, families and communities: that has been the primary goal of YMCA Camps of Medford for more than 100 years. Whether helping to build self-confidence, courage and independence or just giving kids a chance to connect with nature and peers in a safe environment, the camps’ mission of molding boys and girls into strong, confident adults remains unchanged.
In keeping with that mission, camp has kicked off its 2012 annual appeal with a goal of $190,000. The money raised through our annual appeal helps families where a mom or dad has lost a job, families who are struggling to meet the everyday demands of life and families who have a child with a special need with no one else to turn to.
All these parents have something in common.
They simply want the best childhood for their sons and daughters.
Camp gives kids a chance to practice being the best they can be. They experience a place designed to create happy memories and encourage self-expression. Kids have the opportunity to climb towers, ride horses, shoot an arrow and even experience the success of winning a big game. Kids learn from a full range of emotions and human experiences, including homesickness, friendship, disagreements and teamwork.
Camp can shape a life.
The funds raised by the annual campaign help the camp provide summer camp to include day and overnight, special needs camps, outdoor education and family and group retreats and programs.
For more information or to contribute to the annual campaign, please call Darleen Blesi at (609) 654–8225 or visit www.ycamp.org.
