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WATERBURY — The kids are back at school, either in person or virtually or both, and the 2020 summer camping season has come to a close. Nevertheless, donations continue to roll in for Greater Waterbury Campership Fund, a welcome and optimistic gesture for summer 2021. Contributions have reached $166,794 for 2020, surpassing the target goal… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Donations continue despite camping season coming to a close

WATERBURY — Although the 2020 Greater Waterbury Campership Fund season will be forever marked with an asterisk for the impact of an extraordinary COVID-19 pandemic-altered year, loyal campership supporters still came through. Donations to this year’s campaign have reached $166,594, exceeding the $165,000 goal set by the fund’s all-volunteer board of directors in the spring… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Fund exceeds goal; directors look toward 2021 campaign

WATERBURY — The final full month of summer, peak time for the 2020 Greater Waterbury Campership Fund campaign, is underway, with 72 youngsters having been approved for Campership slots. Overall tuition costs for the summer outdoor-seekers are $38,646, easily covered by the $160,694 that has been raised for the campaign dramatically altered by the COVID-19… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Number of kids, participating camps down as Campership enters peak season

WATERBURY — The number of youngsters who have headed off to summer camp, or soon will be, through the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund has topped out at 72 for the 2020 season. The fund’s board of directors recently voted to allocate an additional $1,710 to accommodate three more last-minute campers, bringing total tuition costs thus… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Fund pays for 72 kids to attend summer camp

WATERBURY — The Greater Waterbury Campership Fund is close to reaching its target goal for the 2020 campaign despite the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that has disrupted everyone’s lives. The latest flurry of donations, including the arrival of $40,000 pledged from the David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund, has brought the collection… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Despite pandemic, fund close to reaching goal

WATERBURY — With the camping season underway for a COVID-19 pandemic-altered summer run, the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund is sending 69 underprivileged children to camp this year. The nonprofit’s volunteer board of directors voted to approve an additional allocation of $5,770 to cover tuition costs for 11 more campers, bringing the total number up to… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Update: Fund gives 69 needy kids summer camp experience

WATERBURY — Schools are out and it’s time for those youngsters who are primed for summertime fun at camp to get their vacations off to rollicking starts. While the application numbers certainly were understandably down this year, Greater Waterbury Campership Fund has all tuition fees covered for the few dozen campers ready to enjoy their… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Donations continue to roll in

WATERBURY — At least 42 youngsters will enjoy camp this summer as part of the 2020 Greater Waterbury Campership Fund. Monday is the deadline for applicants for this summer, when at least some of the fund’s participating camps will be open, with attendance limits and health regulations to protect campers and staff from catching or… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: 42 campers to attend camp thanks to fund

WATERBURY — When the beginning of June rolls around, one of the constants for the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund is there will be a donation from Mary Minicucci, of Cheshire, and family in memory of her late husband Arnold Minicucci. Coronavirus pandemic or no, that hasn’t changed. “He loved his four kids, he was crazy… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Minicucci family’s donation remains a constant