News Release
April 13, 2010
Scholarships available for Camp Concord
The City of Concord Community and Recreation Services Department is offering financial assistance to Concord youth who wish to attend Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe this summer. Funding has generously been provided by the Friends of Camp Concord. Programs offered include youth camp (ages 8-14), pre-teen camp (ages 11-14), Leader In Training (ages 14-15), and Counselor In Training (ages 16-17).
Camp Concord is located between Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake in the Sierras. Campers stay in clean, rustic cabins, enjoy healthy meals and have the opportunity to explore the pristine mountain environment.
Camp Concord has been offering youth and teens traditional outdoor activities and adventures for over 40 years. Camp activities include arts, crafts, archery, hiking, rafting, horse-back riding, swimming, canoeing and crawdad fishing.
Campers board a bus on Saturday morning in Concord and spend a week guided by highly trained staff in a serene environment, making friends, learning new skills and experiencing the wonders of nature. Campers can choose from one of five week-long sessions, held from June 26 to July 31.
Teens between the ages of 14 and 16 are challenged to take their camping experience to a new level with two special teen camp programs. These programs are held in a two-week format and are designed to develop leadership potential, teach basic job skills, and to provide a fun experience in a safe outdoor environment. These Leader In Training and Counselor In Training programs include interactive workshops, overnight camping, organized camp activities and environmental service projects. Under the guidance of trained staff, teens learn to lead small group activities and work with campers of all ages.
Scholarship applications are available on the City's website at www.cityofconcord.org/recreation/scholarships/. Income restrictions apply and verification is required. Application deadline is Monday, May 3.