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Summer of Hope Last summer The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp celebrated the Summer of Treasures. We used the summer as an ongoing opportunity to recognize the true treasures that exist all around us; love, life, family, friends, laughter and health just to name a few. In some cases these treasures need to be unearthed and rediscovered. The theme was intentionally designed to serve as an active reminder to both our staff and campers of the amazing experiences and opportunities that are right in front of us when we pay attention. The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp has been described by many as a treasure in and of itself and place where great things happen to children and families. We hope that the powerful experiences at camp are treasures that our campers take home with them and remember for the rest of their lives. This summer we will celebrate the Summer of Hope. The Rowdy ridge has been described by campers as a place where they, for the first time ever, or in a very long time, feel a sense of hope. Hope is not just a lofty concept or campaign slogan at Rowdy Ridge. Hope is the soul that drives every activity at camp. Hope is an intentional and tangible part of Rowdy Ridge. Hope is the force that helps a wounded family move forward even in the face of insurmountable challenges. Hope is the life blood of our staff that sees, in the eyes of our children, a renewed sense of wonder and possibility. So as we prepare for another life changing summer at Rowdy Ridge we celebrate in advance the hope that will be discovered and rekindled in hundreds of children and families. |
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The Scott Newman Center & Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp PRESS RELEASE |
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On Wednesday, January 18, 2006 the Southern California-Hawaii Section of the American Camping Association awarded the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp its most prestigious award, The Award for Program Excellence. Michele Branconier, ACA Executive Director presented the award at the sections’ annual meeting and dinner at the Marriott Suites Hotel in Anaheim, California. Michelle spoke about the opportunity she had to witness the power and magic of the Rowdy Ridge during a recent Standards and Accreditation visit. Michele mentioned how impressed she was with the quality and dignity of the Rowdy Ridge experience for families whose lives had been plagued by so much hardship. The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp and Scott Newman Center wish to thank Michelle Branconier and the staff and Board of Directors of the Southern California-Hawaii ACA Section for this outstanding recognition. On Thursday, February 9, 2006 the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp will be awarded The American Camping Associations most prestigious award, The Eleanor P. Eels Award for Program Excellence during the National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Exceptional People, Exceptional Organizations The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp and The Scott Newman Center are blessed, honored and fortunate to receive the support of so many generous people who share our vision and who ‘go-the-extra-mile’ to assist us in meeting our goals. These people demonstrate time and again their commitment to making both our local community and world at large better places to raise children and live by virtue of their consistent support of organizations like The Scott Newman Center. In each one of the following cases, these people not only go above and beyond the call of duty to see other charities flourish, but each and every one of these people have founded and operate their very own non-profit organizations dedicated to bringing healing and empowerment to children and families. The kinship we feel with every one of these people is genuine and inspires us to continue to work hard toward bringing our messages of personal growth, positive change, prevention, education and healing to as many people as possible. We are privileged and grateful to have these exceptional people and organizations share in our vision. We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Once again funds the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp!!! Click on image above.
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