Akron Rotary Camp Update

 
It has been a busy spring at Akron Rotary Camp to make sure everything is in tiptop shape before the campers arrive in June.  Akron Rotary Club members spent a Saturday morning at camp and completed the summer staff office as well as stained all the deck railings around the recreational building and offices. ‘Rotarian-in-training’ Brielle Christy worked side-by-side with her dad, Rotary Club-President, Shon Christy and did an awesome job staining.' 
 
Another group that volunteered their time was the Ite Project.  They are a group of young adults who serve Jesus by working among his neediest and who seek to grow in spiritual journey. Our visitors and campers had a lot of fun together.  Not only did they dance like ballerinas, made bouncy balls, but also worked together to help a camper who is in a wheelchair go down the slide at the playground. To them it was about serving, but to our campers it meant so much more – laughs were shared and memories were made
 
 
A group of volunteers from Jo-Ann’s Fabric and Craft stores came out and stained the fences around the campgrounds and beach area. They also awarded us with a $500 donation that will help send kids to camp this summer.  Camp is looking great and we are extremely grateful for each and every one who donated their time and resources to get these projects completed.
 
Several volunteer opportunities are still available throughout the summer. We always need help with luggage on Sunday afternoons during camper check-ins, and/or serving food during our Thursday night beach parties, or you can volunteer your time to keep camp beautiful. Students, 15 or older can also work on their service hours by helping out with our campers. Please contact Amanda Warner, amandaw@akronymca.org for additional information or to sign-up for volunteering.
 
Save the date for our 6th Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting Akron Rotary Camp on August 1, 2015 at Canal Park – Home of the Akron Rubber Ducks. Register online at http://www.akronymca.org/RotaryCamp/Cornhole_Tournament/
 
See you at camp this summer!
 
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