Yes, there will be a Camp Wildwood 2010!
I’m sure you have heard by now of the cut in funds from DNR for Camp Wildwood. Due to their huge reduction in monetary funds and/or manpower, the remaining partners, SCWF, SCDHEC, SCPRT, Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund and GCSC will unite to see that needs are met to continue this life-changing camp experience for South Carolina youth. We are fortunate that Steve Bates, our experienced Director, will be able to continue.
What can you do to help?
1. Consider an additional donation to Camp Wildwood this year (to GCSC). The shortfall creates need for extra funds in various areas.
2. Make Officials aware of the importance of Camp Wildwood and the necessity of providing funds for this educational opportunity! Write your Senators and House Representatives. Send copies to the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and to Senator Yancey McGill, a Camp Wildwood Alumnus. The House will not reconvene until January 2010, so letters should be sent to their homes. You will find the addresses of legislators on the website, http://www.scstatehouse.gov On the left side of the page, under Legislative Resources, you will see Find Your Legislator. When you “click” on that, it will take you to a page that locates your representatives, using your zip code. After you write your letter, please make 5 copies. The other addresses that you will need are listed below:
Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore Senator J. Yancey McGill
Robert W. Harrell, Jr. Glenn F. McConnell 601 Longstreet St.
8316 Rivers Ave. 27 Bainbridge Dr. Kingstree, SC 29556
Charleston, SC 29406 Charleston, SC 29407
