Photo: Leon Contreras

WECAF SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM EXPERIENCING SHORTFALL

For many years the “Fresh Air” Summer Camp Program of the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF) has enabled children who receive services from the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society (WECAS) the opportunity to have an enjoyable and fulfilling summer experience. For many of these children who have experienced significant upheaval and challenges in their lives, this is a time to just be a kid.

The Foundation needs to raise $50,000 to send approximately 350 children to a number of day, recreational and overnight camps that are chosen based on the child’s interests. At this time, the goal is $30,000 short and camps are scheduled to begin as school ends for the summer.

The Foundation relies on community support to fund the many programs that nurture children, empower youth and strengthen families. The complete cost to send a child to camp is $300. All donations though are welcome and very much appreciated.

According to Terry Johnson, Interim Executive Director of WECAS, “The “Fresh Air” Camp Program has a way of changing lives. Experiences such as this make a difference in how children feel, act and believe.”

The Foundation is asking the community to enable us to continue to put smiles on children’s faces this summer by supporting the “Fresh Air” Summer Camp Program.