Camp Boggy Creek – Enriching the Lives of Florida’s Kids for 15 Years
The arrival of summer campers to Camp Boggy Creek on June 12 marks the beginning of the Camp’s 15th consecutive year of caring for seriously ill children. By the close of 2010 the Camp will have served over 50,000 children and their family members throughout Florida, all at no charge to them.
Camp Boggy Creek first welcomed campers in the summer of 1996 following an intensive two year construction program on its 232 acres located in Lake County.
The mission of the camp is to allow kids with chronic or life threatening illnesses to enjoy traditional camp experiences in a medically safe environment so that they can forget they have what they have and just be kids. Founded by actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, it was his vision to create a place where kids could in his words, “kick back, relax and raise a little hell.” Newman was joined early on by co-founder; Tampa resident retired U.S. Army General H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
Camp Boggy Creek, a non-profit organization, relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations and healthcare partners to reach its $4 million annual budget. Additionally, it relies on nearly 2,000 volunteers each year to fulfill its mission.
Camp Boggy Creek is always in need of volunteers and supporters. For more information visit www.BoggyCreek.org or call toll free 866-Go-Boggy (866-462-6449.)
