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For students and their families,
the beginning of summer is often met with both excitement
and concern. Excitement that they thrived in building both
academic and life skills during the past year, and concern
about what they will do this summer. Summer break can be particularly
challenging for at-risk children and their families.
For more than 60 years, Glenwood students have enjoyed a wonderful
solution to that challenge – attending summer camp at
Glenwood’s Camp Getschow located in northern Wisconsin.
The Facts on Glenwood’s Camp Getschow:
• Camp Getschow is located on 180
heavily wooded acres on
Blaisdell Lake in Loretta,
Wisconsin, near the Chequamegon
National Forest.
• It is an ideal place to enjoy hiking,
archery, swimming,
sailing, canoeing, fishing,
boating, sports, Native American
folklore, plus evening activities
that promote teamwork and
sportsmanship.
• Campers attend at least one three-week
session or if
resources are available, two
three-week sessions
• Glenwood kids from over 40 low-income
communities across
Chicagoland have the opportunity
to participate in a traditional
summer camp experience, all
while maintaining the continuity
of the Glenwood culture—courage,
character, and community.
• Camp Getschow helps keep our students
safe and busy so
they continue to make good
choices and come back to school
prepared to learn in the fall.
You can help send a Glenwood child to camp this summer. Just
look at what you can do:
Provide Equipment For the Campers
At Camp children hike, canoe, swim, and play games. With
a $50 gift you can provide the life vests for 2 campers. A
$100 gift purchases fishing poles for four campers.
Ensure The Basic Needs of the Campers
Campers attend one three-week session or if resources are
available, two three-week sessions. A $500 gift provides
all of the food at Camp for one day. With a $1,000 gift campers
can benefit from new outdoor sports equipment.
Sponsor a Camper
You can help make summer camp a reality for kids from over
40 low-income communities across Chicagoland. A $1,500
gift sponsors one camper for three weeks. With a gift of $3,750,
you can sponsor the entire camp for one day!
Summer is a time for kids of all ages to learn and have fun.
Your gift can help make that possible this summer for some
very special kids. Together we can give them a summer to remember
and memories for a lifetime. Click
here to donate today
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