Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Seeks Scholarship Donations for Summer Nature Camp

Mystic, CT (May 19, 2011) For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, and exploring natural areas in Southeastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island.  This year interest in the camps remains strong as area families are eager to find ways for their children to connect with the natural world and the great outdoors.  At the same time however, DPNC is receiving numerous scholarship requests for summer camp programs

“Due to a variety of factors, children today spend about half the time outside as children just a generation ago,” said Maggie Jones, Executive Director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.  “This has huge consequences on our children’s health.  Programs such as the Nature Center’s summer camp help youth discover the physical and emotional rewards of reconnecting with nature.  This year we have received dozens of scholarship applications from interested children, and we try our best to help families who are in need.  We appeal to all of those in the area to consider donating to our Camp Scholarship Fund to help give area children a nature camp experience that they will never forget.  One hundred percent of the money given for scholarships will enable children of need to attend camp, and no donation is too small.” 

Donations can be made by calling the Nature Center at (860) 536-1216 or sent directly to DPNC P.O Box 122 Mystic, CT  06355.

 

 

Since 1946, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has provided visitors and the community with experiential science programs that further the Center’s mission:  to inspire and nurture appreciation and scientific understanding of the natural world and foster a personal environmental ethic.  DPNC serves 50,000 people each year with environmental science programs. Originally made possible through the long-term support and commitment of the Denison Society, the Nature Center is a private, not-for-profit organization funded by admission fees, memberships and contributions.  With 10 miles of trails, live animals, and a natural history museum, the Nature Center provides many rewarding recreational and educational opportunities.  More information about the DPNC and its programs can be found at: www.dpnc.org.