By Sonya Yencer | Vice President
We are excited to share that both planning and fundraising are in full swing for our 2nd Camp Jake in July of 2012. Camp Jake is a week-long event for disabled children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
As we shared in our last Global Giving report, the January session was life-changing for both participants and volunteer counselors. During the upcoming camp, we plan to capitalize on the strengths of the first session while introducing new programming for returning campers.
Between 30 - 40 special needs children and youth will leave the congested, dusty capital city and go to the coast where they will enjoy the fresh air and ample space to move about. Twelve to fifteen counselors will provide a week of new experiences, relationship-building opportunities, personal hygeine lessons and art therapy.
Swimming, dancing, beach ball games, basketball, frisbee and other sports will keep the kids active, develop gross motor skills and provide opportunities for team-building. Card and board games, fine art and craft projects, music and movies provide avenues for fine motor skill development, social interaction and entertainment. Children will experience simple amenities that aren't common in most Haitian homes, such as a comfortable bed, a warm shower and working toilet. Campers will enjoy three nutritious meals a day during which they have food and drink choices, a rare occasion for those living in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
For $975, one camper can experience this life-changing week filled with opportunities for personal growth, skill-building, and transformation of disability into ability. But most of all, for one week, children get to live free from stares, jeers, criticisms and the social stigma surrounding people with handicaps in Haiti. For seven luxurious days, they are free: free to learn, to grow and to be themselves.
Give a child hope by supporting Camp Jake today. Any size gift—from $10 to $10,000—is appreciated. Your support allows us to include more campers and improve our programming.
We encourage you to follow our blog for the most up-to-date information about Camp Jake as it draws nearer: www.redthreadpromise.org.
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