Summer Adventure Camps, hosted by Friends of Rogers, offers friendship and fun in a safe environment where children make fascinating discoveries as they explore the natural world around them. According to the American Camping Association (ACA), child development professionals recognize outdoor summer experiences as valuable in helping children mature emotionally, intellectually, morally, socially, and physically.
Held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Summer Adventure Camps have weekly themes such as Crazy Cool Creatures, Fishing Frenzy, Growing from STEM, Junior Explorers, Project Discovery, Rugged Naturalist, and The Art of Nature.
“This is an exciting opportunity for youth in our area,” said Simon Solomon, Friends of Rogers executive director. “We have a variety of exciting activities planned this summer, and the opportunity for kids ages 3 through 14 to get outside and have new adventures is always fun.”
Friends of Rogers is again collaborating with the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District to provide free
round-trip transportation from several Norwich locations – the Norwich City High School and the Howard
Johnson hotel. New this year, round-trip transportation will also be available from the North Norwich Post
Thanks to dozens of local businesses and organizations, Friends of Rogers is again able host a Campership
Program which makes Summer Adventure Camps available to local families who might not otherwise be able to
afford this positive youth development opportunity. To date, scholarships have been supported by: Bullthistle Hiking Club, Edmeston Rotary Club, Hamilton Lions Club, Marjorie Brunton, Norwich Power Equipment, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Afton, and Steel Sales.
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support we have received for our Campership Program,” said Jessica Moquin, Friends of Rogers development coordinator. “These generous contributions are investments in our mission, allowing our programs to serve our local communities like never before!”
To apply for a Summer Adventure Campership, or to make a gift in support of this scholarship program, call (607) 674-4733.
Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.