Whitehouse Camp Readies for Summer Season
Volunteers gathered at Courageous Acres in Whitehouse to prepare the camp for another summer of serving families. The community effort ensures the camp will be ready to welcome guests this season.
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Volunteers Revive 50-Year Jersey City Summer Camp
Employees rolled up their sleeves to refresh Camp Liberty, the oldest day camp in Liberty State Park. The volunteer cleanup ensures Jersey City kids will have another summer of fun at the beloved 1974 program.
Murphy Youth Police Academy Offers Free Summer Camps
Murphy is opening registration for two free weeklong police academy camps this summer, giving local students hands-on experience with law enforcement. The camps run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for middle and high schoolers.
Volunteers Restore 50-Year-Old Summer Camp for Jersey Kids
Corporate volunteers spent a day revitalizing Camp Liberty, Jersey City's longest-running day camp that's been creating summer memories since 1974. Their cleanup work will welcome hundreds of local children back for another season of fun.
India Kids Swap Screens for Cows at Village Summer Camp
Fifteen children traded their devices for milking cows, harvesting vegetables, and riding bullock carts at a unique summer camp near Madurai, India. The four-day program teaches teamwork and patience through hands-on farming experiences.
Art Center Opens Free Summer Camp Scholarships for Kids
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center is offering free summer camp scholarships to families in need, covering everything from drawing to cooking classes. Applications are open now through mid-April.
Texas Summer Camps Welcome Kids with Disabilities Back
After years of pandemic setbacks and devastating floods, Texas special needs camps are bouncing back stronger than ever. This summer, thousands of children with disabilities will experience joy, friendship, and adventure thanks to armies of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteers Revive 50-Year-Old Jersey City Kids Camp
Corporate volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore Camp Liberty, a beloved summer day camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City children since 1974. Their weekend of painting, weeding, and repairs ensures another generation of kids can create summer memories at Liberty State Park.
Volunteers Prep 50-Year Camp for Jersey City Kids
Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #
Volunteers Give 50-Year Jersey Camp a Fresh Start
Dozens of volunteers transformed a beloved summer camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City kids since 1974. Their cleanup effort ensures Camp Liberty will shine for another generation of children.
West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers
A year-long volunteer effort just saved a summer camp from food loss and power outages. When Camp Kootaga's old generator died, a community rallied to donate and install a replacement for free.
Volunteers Travel to Cedar Canyon Camp for Work Week
Dozens of volunteers are descending on a South Dakota camp to prepare it for thousands of summer visitors. Their week of hard work ensures youth groups, families, and retreats can enjoy nature and community all season long.
70 Volunteers Give Accessible Maine Camp a Spring Revival
Seventy volunteers, including campers with disabilities, transformed Camp Capella in Dedham, Maine during an annual spring cleanup that prepares the accessible summer camp for its nine-week season. The event showcases how a community gives back to a place that has given them years of joy and belonging.
Schools Turn Summer Programs Into Fun Students Want to Attend
Districts across America are redesigning summer school into an experience kids actually enjoy, boosting attendance above 90% while closing learning gaps. The secret? Treating it like summer camp with themes, prizes, and adventure.
Canada Offers Free National Park Entry This Summer
Canada is waiving entry fees to all national parks, historic sites, and marine areas for nearly three months this summer. Visitors will also save 25% on camping and overnight stays from June through September.
Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Volleyball Camp to Ann Arbor
Patrick Powers, who won gold with Team USA in 1984, is hosting a two-day volleyball skills camp for young athletes in Ann Arbor this June. The former Olympic champion and beach volleyball pro will share decades of expertise with kids ages 11 to 17.
Tesla's Camp Mode Lets You Sleep in Your EV All Night
Tesla vehicles can now transform into comfortable overnight camping spots thanks to Camp Mode, which maintains cabin temperature and keeps devices charged while you sleep. The feature joins a growing list of innovative settings that make electric vehicles more versatile than traditional cars.
Croatia's Coast Tops EU Summer Bookings for 2026
Croatia's Adriatic coast just became the most booked summer destination in the entire European Union, beating traditional favorites like France, Spain, and Italy. The region's sparkling waters, historic towns, and island adventures drew 34 million overnight bookings last summer.
Michigan Camp Rallies 100+ Volunteers for Kids With Illness
North Star Reach, a Michigan camp serving children with serious health challenges, is hosting its 10th anniversary Spring Work Weekend to prepare the 105-acre property for the 2026 season. The three-day volunteer event brings together families, donors, and community members to ready cabins and program spaces where kids can simply be kids.
Houston Hindus Open $6M Camp With 12 New Classrooms
After 40 years of borrowing spaces each summer, Houston's Hindu Heritage Youth Camp now has a permanent home with brand new classrooms. A collaboration between temples and organizations just brought 12 new learning spaces to the 37-acre Texas site.
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