Use this search box to find articles that have run in our newspapers over the last several years.
| Bonnie Brae Summer Sampler at Camp Bonnie Brae is a fun overnight camp session for girls entering grades 2 - 9 designed for first-time campers, and those who prefer to spend three days at camp. Girls will enjoy a sampling of fun camp activities including swimming, arts and crafts, games, campfires, planning special activities with their group, and more. There are three age group sessions for girls entering grades 2 - 3, girls entering grades 4 - 6, and our new Teen Sampler for girls entering grades 6 - 9. Many exciting adventure trips are being offered at Bonnie Brae too, and there is still room available in some sessions. The sessions are open to all girls entering grades 7-11. Camp Bonnie Brae is located in East Otis, MA. This safe, nurturing, all-girl environment provides a place for girls to become strong and confident. All staff is qualified, caring, and trained in safety, human development, the Girl Scout program, and camp skills. Camp Bonnie Brae is an American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited Camp. Programs include: Smooth Sailing - Learn to sail on beautiful Big Pond! Also participate in our fun, general camp programs. Adirondack Canoe Trip - During this two-week camp experience, you will learn about packing, portaging and canoe camping before heading out on a four-night, five-day adventure to the Adirondacks in upstate NY. Connecticut River Canoe Trip - During your week at camp, enjoy a three-day, two-night canoe trip on the CT River. Days in camp will be spent planning the trip, participating in regular camp programs and learning about river travel. Appalachian Trail Adventure - Hike for three days on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires! Carry your supplies and camp along the trail for two nights! With your group, you will plan your meals, learn to use a backpacking stove and read a map. For more information about these Camp adventures, or for more information about Camp Bonnie Brae, please contact Emily Bedaw at (413) 525-4124, or email ebedaw@gspv.org, or visit Girl Scouts of Pioneer Valley's website, www.gspv.org. Girls do not have to presently be a Girl Scout to attend Camp. Financial assistance is available. Girl Scouts of Pioneer Valley serves 4,500 girls in Agawam, Belchertown, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Springfield, Ware, West Springfield, and Wilbraham. The organization was incorporated in 1955, and has been in existence in the greater Springfield area since 1914. For more information, visit www.gspv.org. *** DREAM Studios, Inc. DREAM Studios, Inc. is offering 40 free Summer Camp scholarships to inner city youth this summer for their Dance Intensive, Shakers Performing Art Teens and Shakers Performing Arts Tots summer camps. Dance Intensive is a two-week dance boot camp that teaches several styles of dance to young people as it prepares them for Dance Factory, our annual concert of movement. Shakers Performing Arts Camp is our five-week summer program that introduces inner city youth to Shakespeare. Shakers is broken into two sessions, three weeks for ages nine to 18 and two weeks for ages five to nine. Each camp engages young actors, actresses, singers and dancers in a one-on-one working relationship with accomplished dramatist and dancers for a total of three camp sessions. Our performing arts activities includes acting, dancing, and singing along with the technical side of theater which includes writing, lighting, stage design and costume design. Also Dance Intensive invites youth who desire to work behind the scenes. DREAM Studios Inc invites students of all ages to apply for these full scholarships. Scholarships will be on an as need basis and are limited per camp session. For more information contact DREAM Studios at 739-6819. Dance Intensive, June 27-July 9; Shakers Performing Arts Session 1, July 11-30; and Shakers Performing Arts Session 2, Aug. 8-19. Enrollment is now and limited. Must be an inner city youth who enjoys the arts yet cannot afford to attend a summer camp otherwise. Info: 739-6819 or www.dreamstudios.org. DREAM Studios, Inc., 440 Worthington St., Springfield 01105. *** Kamp for Kids Gold Tournament Registrations are now being taken for the 29th annual Kamp for Kids Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on May 25 at the Oak Ridge Golf Club with the proceeds going to raise financial support for the camp. It's one of the oldest tournaments in western Mass. Executive director David Scanlin says, "The tournament plays an important role in raising scholarship money so deserving kids can attend the summer program." The camp is an integrated experience for children with disabilities and their able-bodied peers. Kids come from all over western Massachusetts to celebrate their abilities. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf at Oak Ridge Country Club, carts, green's fees, complimentary barbeque lunch and dinner banquet. For a hole-in-one, golfers have the chance to win prizes including a two year new car lease from Bertera Lincoln Mercury, a spa from Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, or a set of clubs from Fran Johnsons. There is also the opportunity to bid on numerous items through a silent auction or take a chance on a raffle for the following major prizes: a three-day/two-night package for two at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, 26" Columbia mountain bike, overnight and breakfast for two at the Marriott in Springfield, DVD player and a $100 gift certificate to Pomeii & Caesar at Mohegan Sun. Anyone who would like a registration form is asked to call Abilities Unlimited at 562-5678. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. |