Kids get to be kids at Camp Corral By Rob Lewis S ummer will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to register for Camp Corral. DAV and Golden Corral are once again teaming up to help provide a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience for children of wounded, injured, ill or fallen service members and veterans at no cost to their families. Since 2016, DAV’s Just B Kids scholarship program has allowed more than 4,500 children throughout the nation the chance to attend Camp Corral programs for free. This summer, at least 1,000 more campers will be sponsored. Camp Corral has been helping the children of service members and veterans make connections and build their resiliency skills since 2011. The summer camps provide fun-filled activities like swimming, horseback riding, canoeing and crafts that give kids a chance to relax, have fun and make new friends. Many campsites offer special resources to help these children deal with the unique challenges they face in their day-to-day lives. “DAV is proud to be a part of the Camp Corral experience, serving the children of those who have served,” said National Adjutant Marc Burgess. “Many military children have big responsibilities at home due to their loved ones’ injuries, and Camp Corral helps lighten their pack for a while, giving them the opportunity to have a week of fun with other kids who share similar experiences.” To sign up or to get more information, visit justbkids.org. Applications close once a camp is full or one month before the first day of each camp. Popular campsites fill up quickly, so apply early. ■ 2020 Schedule DATES LOCATION CITY STATE June 7–13 June 14–20 June 21–26 YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow Triangle Y Ranch Camp YMCA Camp Hanes Hunt Hunt Oracle King Columbia Monticello Princeton Eagle Bay Elmdale Middleville King Winder Davis Deckers Apopka North Springfield Greensboro Gig Harbor Loma Mar Burlington Wautoma TX TX AZ NC NC IL IN NY KS MI NC GA OK CO FL PA NC WA CA KY WI June 28–July 3 Eastern 4-H Center 4-H Memorial Camp YMCA Camp Carson YMCA Camp Gorham June 28–July 4 YMCA Camp Wood YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin July 5–10 July 12–17 YMCA Camp Hanes Camp Twin Lakes at Will-a-Way YMCA Camp Classen July 26–31 YMCA Camp Shady Brook YMCA Camp Wewa July 26–Aug. 1 Aug. 2–7 YMCA Camp Fitch YMCA Camp Weaver YMCA Camp Seymour Aug. 2–8 YMCA Camp Loma Mar YMCA Camp Ernst Camp Lakotah justbkids.org
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