Wellington Garden Club Offers Summer Camp Scholarships
Wekiva Youth Camp, located north of Orlando in Wekiwa Springs State Park, offers six one-week resident camping sessions during June and July for students who have completed grades 3-8. The camp, managed by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) and the Florida Park Service, is non-profit and is accredited by the American Camp Association.
The Wellington Garden Club, an FFGC club, offers partial scholarships that cover more than half the tuition. The total tuition for one week at Camp Wekiva for students sponsored by the club is $240.00. The Wellington Garden Club scholarship program provides $144.00 or 60% of the total cost. The family of the camper pays the remaining $96.00. Opportunities are also available for a parent to accompany a child in exchange for the parent’s volunteer assistance at camp for the week. In exchange, a substantial tuition discount is given for the child and the parent’s room and board is free.
Wekiva Youth Camp provides an unforgettable experience enjoying nature, crafts and the beauty of the natural world in a beautiful and pristine setting. Campers enjoy a unique outdoor living and learning experience with close supervision. They explore the beauty of Florida, enjoy the plants and animals of Wekiva and discover the importance of conservation for the future of our state and planet.
Details on Wekiva Youth Camp and its programs can be found at: http://www.ffgc.org/youth/camp_wekiva.html. For Wellington Garden Club scholarship information contact Twig Morris at 561-434-6629 before April 1.