Summer Opportunities~
American Legion Auxiliary, Dept. of PA
Keystone Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Pennsylvania will hold its 65th session of Keystone Girls State, June 20-26, 2010, atShippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA.
Keystone Girls State is a top-notch program that offers valuable government instruction and leadership training while affording an opportunity to form lasting friendships. It is not a camp or vacation, but rather a school of government. The main objective of the program is to educate young women as to the duties, privilege, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Girls State is a mythical non-partisan, 51st state. Attendees will experience all levels of government from city, county, state and federal government and will be assigned to a mythical political party.
Keystone Girls State in cooperation with Adams State College and Clemson University will again be offering the opportunity to acquire up to four (4) college credits. These courses are available to students who attend either Girls State or Boys State. The cost of these leadership or government course are available to the students at a considerable discounted cost. These credits are fully transferable to other colleges or universities.
We are asking you to assist us in selecting the best representation that your school has to offer. Girls State is an outstanding opportunity for young women interested in student council, political science, government, law and leadership and we earnestly solicit your assistance in promoting our program.
In order to be considered girls must be citizens of the United States and have completed their junior year in high school by June 2010. In addition, guidelines require that all participants have never been wed and do not have children of their own. She also should be recognized for her leadership abilities, character, good citizenship and scholarship. The program is strenuous physically as well as emotionally and this should also be a factor in the selection process. The program is very active and will require a lot of walking. We are fortunately unable to meet any dietary requests.
An alternate candidate should be selected in the event of a last minute emergency. Please make your selections as early as possible before students arrange summers jobs and other opportunities. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2010.
If you wish to acquire more information or have questions, please contact the American Legion Auxiliary Unit President listed below or me. You may also visit our website at http://ala.pa-legion.com. The Student section from home page has information about this program and other programs and scholarships in which your students may be interested.
If there is need for assistance in locating a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit, please feel free to get a hold of me and the below contact information.
There also is a brother program to Keystone Girls State... it is Keystone Boys State. It is the same type program for 11th grade gentleman. For more information please visit the following websites: http://www.pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs/keystone-boys-state/ andhttp://www.keystoneboysstate.com/Home.html
Thank you for your efforts!
For God and Country,
Melissa Hrinya, Girls State Chairman
(H) 814/265-4284 (C) 814/590-5197
baseball@brockwaytv.com
SUMMER RESOURCE GUIDE 2010
Aaron’s Acres
Lancaster PA
School aged, all types of disabilities accepted. Programs available for parents and siblings as well
Phone: (717) 917-6101
Website: http://aaronsacres.org
Boy Scouts of America Camp
Lancaster, PA
Camp Bashore (Boy Scouts)
Camp Mack (Cub Scouts)
For campers registered in a Boy Scout Troop. Scouts with disabilities may attend any time. Camp Mack includes day camps.
Phone: (717) 394-4063
Website: http://www.padutchbsa.org
Camp Cadet
Pennsylvania State Police
Wernersville, PA
For boys and girls, ages 12-15
Registration deadline-April 15, 2010
Website: http://campcadettroopl.com/
Camp Conrad Weiser
South Mountain YMCA
Wernersville, PA
Family Fun/Open House Dates:
April 11, 2010
April 25, 2010
May 2, 2010
May 16, 2010
Meet the director and program staff and tour the facility!
Open Houses are from 2-4 PM.
Phone: (610) 670.2267
Website: http://www.smymca.org/ccw_ccw.html
Camp Kirchenwald
Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central PA
Colebrook, PA
Phone: (717) 964-3121
Website: http://www.lutherancamping.org/kirchenwald/
Camp Lady Bug
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation Center
Elizabethtown, PA
Free 6-week day camp from 9 AM-Noon for children with developmental delays, ages 4 and up.
(717) 367-0355
Camp Sertoma
The Arc of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties
For individuals of all ages with mental retardation
Phone: (717) 920-2727
Website: http://www.arcofdc.org/services/camps/camp_sertoma.htm
Camp Shand
Lancaster YMCA
Cornwall, PA
Overnight and day camps available
Phone: 397-7474
Website: http://www.lancasterymca.org/camp.php
Camp Swatara
Church of the Brethren
Bethel, PA
Phone: (717) 933-8510
Website: http://www.campswatara.org/
Camp Victory
Millville, PA
For children with chronic illnesses and disabilities
Multiple specialty camps and family camps available
Financial assistance available
Phone: (570) 458-6530
Website: www.campvictory.org
Girl Scout Summer Program
Camp Furnace Hills
Denver, PA
Must be registered in a Girl Scout troop
Children with disabilities offered full inclusion
Phone: (800) 692-7816
Website: www.gshpa.org
Gretna Glen
United Methodist Church
Mt. Gretna, PA
Church Camp
Scholarships Available
Phone: (717) 273-6525
Website: www.gretnaglen.org
Health Careers Camp
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
Lancaster, PA
July 19-23, 2010
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For students, grades 9-12 with an interest in exploring the vast range of opportunities in health careers
Phone: (717) 606-1746
Website: http://www.iu13.org/StudentsandParents/Pages/ProjectSAIL.aspx
Kaleidoscope Summer Program
Stoever’s Dam Nature Barn
For Elementary and Middle School Students
June 14-July 22
Mon-Thurs 9 am-noon
Referrals accepted from schools and county agencies
Kenbrook Bible Camp
Lebanon, PA
Scholarships available
Phone: (717) 865-4547 Ext 109
Website: www.kenbrookyouth.com
Lebanon Valley Family YMCA
Day Camp
SACC Camp
Phone : (717) 273-2691
Website: www.lebanonymca.org
Lebanon Valley College Sports Camps
Annville, PA
Includes Football, Lacrosse, and Soccer for campers of all ages
Phone: (717) 867-6260
Website: http://godutchmen.com/sports/2008/8/20/camps.aspx?tab=campsandclinics
Music, Media, & More
Cedar Crest High School
July 12-16, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Noon
A hands-on exploration of American musical styles featuring cutting-edge tech tools and creative opportunities for students in grades 6-8
Phone: (717) 606-1746
Website: http://www.iu13.org/StudentsandParents/Pages/ProjectSAIL.aspx
Summer Stars Day Camp
Lebanon DDS
Designed for children with special needs
Phone: (717) 274-3493
Website: www.dds.lebanon.org
Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Lancaster, PA
Camp Cool
SABVI Explorers
Free day camp for children, ages 6-12, with vision impairment
Phone: (717) 291-5951
Summertime Activities Program (STAP)
Philhaven
Lebanon, PA
Philhaven will offer both a community integrated program as well as an autism spectrum disorders program in addition to their previos STAP programming
Phone: (717) 273-8871
Scholarships Available
Jubilee Ministries
Scholarships available for youth, ages 8-16, with a parent in prison or on parole
Contact Mimi Keller at 274-7528
Deadline to Register: Monday, April 19, 2010