Greater Pine Island Elks #2781 sponsoring children for Youth Camp
Summer program open to youngsters 9-13 years of age
The Greater Pine Island Elks #2781 will once again be sponsoring area children ages 9 through 13 to attend the Florida Elks Youth Camp in scenic, Umatilla, Florida. All children are welcome!
The island lodge has 11 scholarships for children to enjoy a week of housing in the modern, air-conditioned cabins, meals, swimming, canoeing, aquatic center, campfires, arts and crafts, a rope course and lots of fun, exercise and fresh air. To register a child simply utilize the online application at feyc.org. A Greater Pine Island Elk will supply their name and member number as the child’s sponsor.
The stated weekly cost per child is $220. Those who can afford this reasonable fee are urged to pay; those who cannot will be afforded the same opportunity. It is through the generosity of the Florida Elks Association, our Greater Pine Island #2781, and donations from our members that tuition free scholarships are made possible for campers.
The Florida Elks Youth Camp is dedicated to enriching the lives of children from the state of Florida. The mission is to mold the current generation of youth into adults. The camp’s motto is to “inspire, connect and expand.” Kids are inspired through the quality of the facility, staff and programming. Without electronics, they help kids build connections between themselves and their peers, counselors and nature. Through all this, the campers have the opportunity to expand their compassion for others, their own self-confidence and their ability and desire to make an impact on the world around them.
The camp staff presents a safe camp experience that contributes to each camper’s mental, physical and social growth.
The Florida Elks Youth Camp, a project of the Florida State Elks Association, is located on 405 acres of rolling hills, forests, lakes and open space in Marion County, Florida. It is a unique camping experience for 7 weeks, during the summer. Camp sessions last from Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning and provide campers with housing, food and, of course, tons of fun!
The Florida Elks are proud that the camp is accredited by the American Camping Association and is re-certified every three years to insure compliance and a safe camping environment for children.
Wish to take a virtual tour of the camp? Further information, videos and pictures can be found at www.feyc.org.
The camp schedule is Session 1: June 12-18; Session 2: June 19-25; Session 3: June 26-July 2; Session 4: July 3-9; Session 5: July 10-16; and Session 6: July 17-23.
Have any questions? Please call 772-569-1774 or email Veroelks1774@hotmail.com.