Geauga County Job and Family Service’s Summer Camp and Enrichment Program provides foster children and low-income children in Geauga County an opportunity to enjoy a summer camp or enrichment activity.
Geauga 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 its collaboration these camps, 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.
The 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 the need is anticipated to be just as great or greater this year.
To learn more about the program, please contact Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
People wishing to donate to the summer camp and enrichment program should make their check payable to “Special Services of Geauga County.” Include “Summer Camp” in the memo portion of the check.
Checks can be mailed to Geauga County Job and Family Services, P.O. Box 309, Chardon, OH 44024.