Two months ago I applied to a program called "Operation Purple". Run by the National Military Family Association, this program send kids whose parents are deployed to summer camp for free. Camps can apply to be part of the program and if accepted, close down for a week and welcome just kids for this program. Camps offer traditional camp programming, as well as educational programming provided by Operation Purple. Operation Purple covers 100% of the costs involved in sending kids to camp.
When I found out about the program, it was a Tuesday. The application deadline was that Friday, and so I dropped everything and worked hard to put together a proposal (including photos, a budget, logistical details, and several essay questions). I thought it might be a long shot. It seemed too good to be true. Last summer we averaged 80 kids per week. In my proposal, I said we could accommodate 120 kids, which is less than the 155 beds we actually have, but I didn't want to bite off more than we can chew. I figured that from 80 to 120 wasn't that huge of a leap. But having 120 fully paid kids would be a dream come true.
Today I received a call letting me know that we've been accepted!
I am thrilled and so is the Board.
I feel like this is the beginning of a really positive turn for this camp. We are going to grow and succeed and I am proud to be part of the process.
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