Summer Programs Are Back! Children's Trust Provides Funds to Summer Camps and Enrichment Providers
For Immediate Release – May 12, 2022
Gainesville, FL – The Children's Trust of Alachua County supports a variety of summer camps and enrichment providers across Alachua County for the summer of 2022.
There is a variety of opportunities for families and kids to consider. Camps range from the arts, math, science, reading, and so much more.
"Kids and families both reported high satisfaction levels with their camp experience last summer. Give your kid a summer to remember!" said Kristy Goldwire, Acting Executive Director of the Children's Trust.
Families can find the providers best suited for their kids by visiting https://www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us/programs-directory
The target population for the summer programming is children from low-income families living in Alachua County. Full or partial scholarships will be offered to families that meet the Trust's eligibility requirements listed below:
• Full scholarships: children from families at or below 200% of the 2021 federal poverty threshold, children with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or a 504 plan, children from families receiving SNAP benefits, children in foster care, children in voluntary and formal kinship care, and children under in-home case management supervision.
• Partial scholarships: children from families between 200% - 400% of the 2021 federal poverty level.
About the Trust
The Children's Trust of Alachua County provides children's services year-round throughout Alachua County so that children are healthy, educated, supported, and safe. The Children's Trust is a member of the Pritzker Children's Initiative.
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Contact: Daniel J. Douglas
Email: ddouglas@childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us
Phone: 352-374-1825 or 352-647-6253
Website: www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us
