Geauga County Job and Family Services puts great value in keeping kids active during the summer months with fun, educational and enriching activities. Since many of the families we work with are not in a position to afford such an expense, Geauga JFS will again be offering the Summer Camp and Enrichment Program which provides a camp or enrichment activity to foster children and low income children throughout Geauga County.
Geauga Co. JFS collaborates with various area camps including Hiram House, Camp Whitewood, Camp Burton, Geauga YMCA, and the Geauga Park District’s Chip Henry Institute for Outdoor Adventure. Many camps offer discounts to the Summer Camp and Enrichment Program allowing donations to go further to serve more kids. Because of our collaboration, a donation of $100 can provide a child with a week of camp.
In addition to camps, the program assists children with fees for enrichment activities such as music lessons, art lessons, school field trips, gymnastic lessons, swimming lessons, and pay to participate fees for after school sports.
This program is funded solely by community members who recognize the importance of providing kids with structured, meaningful activities. Last year the program served over 114 children and I anticipate the need to be just as great or greater this year.
If you would like more information, please contact Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
People wishing to make a tax deductible donation to the Summer Camp and Enrichment Program should make their check payable to “Special Services of Geauga County.” Checks can be mailed to Geauga County Job and Family Services, PO Box 309, Chardon, OH, 44024.
