Campers thank Travelers Insurance for the opportuinty to participate in camp.
One of the major components of our Zoo Mission Statement is “In everything we do we strive to be a zoo for all.” We accomplish this in many ways: through our Lone Star Card program, with grants to provide field trip programs for Title 1 schools, and in the summer, through our S.U.P.E.R. Camp Zoofari scholarship program.
The S.U.P.E.R stands for Students Uniquely Prepared to be Environmental Rangers. This is a program for students at Title 1 schools. These kids may not be able to afford to come to summer camp – through this program they can apply to come to camp at no cost to them. Last year we had 54 applicants and we accepted them all. This year the word got out big time and we had about 750 applicants for the 190 available spots.
This camp is sponsored by Traveler’s Insurance and The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, and just like the rest of our camp weeks, they get camp t-shirts, zoo tours, animal visitors, and a ride on the carousel. Unlike the rest of the summer, we also provide lunches for them. Our campers are excited to be here – most of them are first-timers to Camp Zoofari.
This is an awesome opportunity, and we are so glad that we can offer it to these kids. We are hoping that it does indeed make them Uniquely Prepared to appreciate animals and care for the planet.
Leigh
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