Calling all parents, grandparents, guardians or friends of Vero Beach Elk members. Do you know a deserving Vero Beach child between the ages of 9-13 that would love to attend the fantastic Florida Elks Youth Camp?
On June 23 through June 29, 2019, our Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 will once again be sponsoring area children ages 9 through 13 to attend the Florida Elks Youth Camp in scenic, Umatilla, Florida.While all children are welcome, the majority of underprivileged children attending have been referred through local agencies, shelters and the Indian River County School District. These deserving children are given tuition free scholarships to enjoy a week of housing in the modern, air conditioned cabins, meals, swimming, canoeing, aquatic center, campfires, arts & crafts, a rope course and lots of fun, exercise and fresh air.
This year, our Lodge has once again established a goal to bus 45 children to this beautiful and modern 405 acre complex in the rolling hills of central Florida, just south of the Ocala National Forest. To register a child simply utilize the online application at feyc.org. The Vero Beach Elk member in good standing would supply their name and member number as the child's sponsor.
It is through the generosity of the Florida Elks Association, our Vero Beach Lodge #1774 and donations from our members that tuition free scholarships and bus transportation are made possible for our campers.If you wish to make a full ($180.00) or partial tuition donation to sponsor a child, please make your check to "Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774" with the notation that you wish to make a donation to the summer camp program. Alternatively, you may donate the full tuition online here.
Wish to take a virtual tour of the camp? Further information, videos and pictures can be found at www.feyc.org. As we draw closer to camp time, volunteers will be needed to make bag lunches, snack bags, bus chaperones and the "send off to camp" light breakfast for our campers and their parents/guardians.
Kathi Miller, Lodge Secretary, Elks Youth Camp Chairman
