If you went to summer camp as a child then perhaps you will remember what an empowering experience it was: the thrill, the laughter of new friends, the guidance of mentors and role models, your new sense of independence and confidence.

At summer camp at Scottie’s Place children hike through old forests, canoe fast water, plunge to the coldest depths of the pond on a hot summer day, discover shooting stars and fireflies, and share inspiring stories around the campfire. This campaign seeks to bring twenty children to Scottie’s Place for summer, 2014.

The mission of Scottie’s Place is to empower and educate children affected by poverty and conflict. With your help, children from the Appalachian region as well as resettled refugee youth from Louisville, KY will visit Scottie’s Place this summer. For hundreds of children, Scottie’s Place has been the time of their lives – at a time in their lives of great crisis and challenge. Campers canoe, swim, cook over an open fire, build and create art, participate in daily tutoring, team building and leadership training. Together, staff and children create a community of adventurers and friends. Campers are supported through challenges on many levels and discover how strong and talented they are. 

Since 1999, Scottie’s Place has been providing programs to inspire and educate. Programs have included Wilderness Adventure Camp, the Teen Art Program, After-School Tutoring, Weekend Adventures, classes at the Leadership Academy and most recently, The Leadership Education & Empowerment Program, now being implemented in the Dukwi refugee camp in Botswana, Africa.

The cost for this summer's camp program is $20,000 – approximately $100 per day per child and includes food, gear, supplies, transportation, insurance, and a 2 to 1 child-staff ratio. Scottie's Place has always provided Wilderness Adventure Camp to children free of charge thanks to the generous gifts of our supporters. Our goal is to raise $15,000 through this campaign and generate the remaining funds through additional fundraising initiatives. We have created some very special “perks” (t-shirts, retreats and hand-made art books) for our great supporters.

From the Appalachian Mountains to Botswana, Scottie’s Place is creating a legacy of youth transformed. As you consider the future of our world, please contribute what you can to provide children the experience of Scottie’s Place.

Click here to see a detailed version of the 2014 WAC budget