Parents and grandparents continue to call Long Beach youth agencies about how important summer camps have been in the lives of their children and grandkids.
“I just got another call the other day from a grandfather of two of our club kids,” said Don Rodriguez, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach. “He said his grandson and granddaughter will really miss camp this year if they are not able to go because of the coronavirus.”
Rodriguez said the kids were so appreciative of getting away from the noises of a city, with sirens, helicopters and sometimes even gunfire, according to the grandfather.
“They learned how to climb ropes and loved that,” Rodriguez said. “They learned new skills and enjoyed just being outdoors. It would really help them to get away for a little while from being cooped up by the pandemic.”
Rodriguez and other youth agency officials remain optimistic that overnight camps for kids in the San Bernardino Mountains will be approved by state and county officials.
The Press-Telegram and the Long Beach Community Foundation have partnered in the 21st annual Send-a-Kid-to-Camp Fund drive to send needy kids to camps operated by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach, Camp Fire Angeles and Boy Scouts.
If you would like to make a donation, you may make a secure gift by using a credit card at longbeachcf.org/donate/SKC.
You also may mail donations to:
Send a Kid to Camp, in care of the Long Beach Community Foundation400 Oceangate, Suite 800Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more information, call 562-435-9033 or email info@longbeachcf.org.
So far, campaign donations total $43,299.
The Press-Telegram, the Community Foundation and the youth agencies thank you for making a difference in the lives of youngsters, especially during these difficult times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Send a Kid to Camp 2020
Weekly Total: 6/17 – 6/23: $8700
Campaign Total: $43,299
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