The Salvation Army Looking for "Angels" to Sponsor Local Children

Campers at Camp Walter Johnson

Amos Quick, Quiz Bowl Winners,  and Major Paul Egan

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Hiking in the woods, learning how to weave a lanyard, singing songs by the campfire -- some of our fondest childhood memories come from summer camp. 

For the neediest children in Greensboro, these simple joys seem unattainable. These at-risk kids will spend their summer wandering the streets or hanging out with other idle kids -- many of them bad influences… a recipe for trouble. 

But The Salvation Army can help struggling local families avoid such an outcome for their children. The Salvation Army offers day camp at its Boys & Girls Clubs as well as residential camp at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, NC. 

"It's an experience not to be missed," said Major Paul Egan, Corps Officer in Greensboro.  "Time spent at camp can be a life-changing experience for kids. It can instill feelings of self-worth, open up the world and offer hope for the future."           

The Boys & Girls Club summer camp program offers a positive place for kids.  They are designed to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.  The summer program runs weekdays from June 14^th to August 20^th. 

Summer camp  sponsorships are now available to help pay for the kids who otherwise may not get to experience the joys of camp.  Through these donations, kids will be able to go to a camp and play sports, explore the outdoors and make crafts and new friends.  

"School will be ending soon," said Major Paul Egan, Corps Officer in Greensboro.   "I hope the community will come through for these deserving kids. For many of them, it's the highlight of the whole year."      

If you would like to be an "angel" and help send a child to camp, please contact Amos Quick at (336) 235-0345, or mail your donation to The Salvation Army of Greensboro (memo line - "send a kid to camp") P.O. Box 5310, Greensboro, NC 27435-0310.  You can also make a secure donation on line at this link.  Be sure to put "send a kid to camp" in the special use section of the website.

 Thank you for helping us to help others

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