SJA Director of Recreation Joe Fox accepting a donation from St. Johnsbury Rotary Club. The check was presented by President Elect Brynn Evans.
The recent March for Kamp community fundraiser sponsored by St. Johnsbury Rotary Club, successfully raised funds to provide scholarships for local youth to attend St. Johnsbury Recreation Department’s Kamp IWannaHavFun!
St. Johnsbury Rotary President Katheryn Laferriere stated, “Our club is so grateful for all the work that Kamp IWannaHavFun does for the benefit of the children in our community. We’re thrilled for the outpouring of support for our 1st ever March for Kamp event and thank all those who participated.”
Participants donated $31 to walk 31 miles in the 31 days of March and their efforts raised just over $2,800 for the scholarships. The Rotary Club donated an additional $1,000 to the effort.
Participants who completed the 31 miles and turned in their log were entered to win prizes through a drawing. Donations for the prizes were received by RecFit, the SJA Topper Shop, and Boxcar & Caboose. Michael LeVangie won a month membership to RecFit, Mary Parent won a $25 gift certificate to the SJA Topper Shop, Susan Blaisdell won a $20 Boxcar & Caboose gift certificate, and Ben Copans won and then generously donated back a $25 cash prize provided by Rotary.
SJA Director of Recreational Programs Joe Fox said, “I continue to be amazed by the care, compassion, and generosity of folks in this incredible community. This fundraiser is particularly special this year, as many children have had the normal routine of their lives majorly impacted during the pandemic. These funds will help make it possible for more children to attend camp and get back to the business of being a child in summer: having fun and enriching experiences and making memories with friends. I am so grateful to everyone that participated.
Scholarships will be used in a variety of ways—some children will benefit from a full week of camp covered by the fund, while others may utilize it to support multiple weeks of Kamp at a discounted rate.
Kamp IWannaHavFun is a summer day camp for area youth in grades K-4 located on the St. Johnsbury Academy campus. Registration is now open and Kampers are encouraged to register early. Visit www.stjacademy.org/recfit/rec to learn more and register.