Celebrating 25 Years of Enriching Summer Adventures

The Summer Camp is preparing to celebrate a monumental milestone in 2010-its 25^th anniversary. Thus, the entire Summer Camp community has taken the opportunity to reflect on the years gone by, the advancements that have been made and changes that have taken shape. What began so many years ago as a small overnight camping experience for 35 girls from New York City has grown to serve nearly 350 girls from urban and rural areas throughout the Northeast. Since TSC’s inception, more than 6,150 girls in-need have benefitted from The Summer Camp’s programs.

In addition to reflecting upon our 25 years, The Summer Camp is celebrating a change in leadership and growth in board members. As of September 1^st, Peggy Epstein Tanner has completed her term as board President. I have accepted the honor of attempting to fill her big shoes. Peggy, who has been a dedicated leader of The Summer Camp for 13 years, will remain on the Board of Directors. We are thrilled that she will continue to be an active and invaluable advisor of TSC programs. On behalf of the entire Summer Camp community, I thank Peggy for her inspiration and commitment to nurturing The Summer Camp, helping it become the successful program that it is today.

Looking ahead to the next 25 years, we believe that in order to create a stronger Summer Camp presence, it is imperative to engage younger generations as our supporters and leaders.  Thus, we have recently created our first TSC Junior Board of Directors. The group, which is based out of Boston, is comprised of young women in their 20s who have fresh fundraising ideas, a love of residential camping, and most importantly, a strong desire to help girls in-need. With this project already underway, we hope to create an additional Junior Board in New York City.

Each summer, the number of children, families, schools and social service agencies impacted by The Summer Camp grows. It is remarkable how many lives are touched by our small organization. Thank you for your loyal support and generosity throughout the years. You have made The Summer Camp the success that it is today…and with your continued generous support you will sustain it into tomorrow. 

Warmly,

Sally Mintz Mann, President