The Georgia Lions Club Camp For The Blind
The
Georgia Lions, thanks to former President Jimmy Carter, own and
operate a camp in Waycross, GA for people who are visually
impaired. Their main sessions are during the summer months when
children are encouraged to attend. The cost to the campers
is not free, however. The camp is operated and dependant
on donations from anyone who wishes to do so. The cost per
session, per camper is a lot higher than the amount asked for
from the parents which is $250.00. Most of these children
come from low income families who cannot meet this requirement.
Thus the program Send A Kid To Camp was stared to allow
these to come and enjoy the experience.
At the GA Lions Camp for the Blind, these kids learn that they
can enjoy life to the fullest. The Camp offers such things
as horseback riding, fishing, arts and crafts, wall climbing,
and a rope course among a few of other things they learn.
The counselors are often former campers themselves so they
completely understand the challenges these kids face.
Further information can be obtained at their website:
www.glcb.org,
or email them at: glcfth@bellsouth.net,
or calling toll free at 888-297-1775 or 912-283-4320.
The Director of the Camp is Kristen Picus at 5626 Laura
Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31088. If we Toccoa Lions know
of a youngster or two, who would benefit from a camp experience,
we could help by donating $250.00/camper and sponsor them.
Lion Kay Royal was instrumental in sending such a camper from
Toccoa in past years.
Lion Ruth Payton is Associate Director for the Camp,
representing Toccoa Lions Club. She is asking you to
participate either as a club or individually by sending your
donation either to her or directly to the Camp, earmarked for
Send A Kid to Camp. Though $250.00 would be nice, any
amount would be very helpful. Remember, September is SEND A KID
TO CAMP month.
You can mail your check or money order to:
Georgia Lions' Camp for the Blind, Inc.
5626 Laura Walker Road
Waycross, GA 31503-6488
Please mark your designation for the donation so that we might credit the appropriate account and send the names and addresses of the individuals who are to receive an acknowledgement letter. The Georgia Lions' Camp for the Blind, Inc. is a 501(C)3 Non-profit Organization. Gifts are tax deductible.
