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Memo to Paivika Buddies
To: All Paivika Buddies
From: Kelly J. Kunsek, Paivika Camp Director
Date: March, 2008

Greetings Paivikans!

As springtime approaches, the snow is finally beginning to melt.  We have had quite a winter up here and are looking forward to the warmth of summer and all the wonderful fun that comes with it!  With the new cabin in place this summer we will welcome 564 campers to camp for eight fun-filled sessions of swimming, horseback riding, crafts, nature activities, fine arts, and adaptive sports and recreation.  Most sessions are already full for this summer - if you are interested in coming and have not already contacted us, don't wait!

Here are some highlights and happenings for Camp Paivika this year:

  • Thank you to all who supported the Paivika team in the 5K Los Angeles Marathon event - we exceeded our fund raising goal of $5,000.00 by more than $3,000.00 this year!


  • A generous grant from the Los Angeles Rotary Club #5 has allowed us to purchase a professional projection system which will be used for "Drive-In Movie Night", staff training, power point projections, etc.


  • This Jan-March we presented five winter weekend camps for campers.  Participants enjoyed most of the traditional camp activities with a little snow mixed in!


  • In April, we will once again host the moms of our campers for two weekends of pampering, relaxation and educational workshops.  With the addition cabin #5, we will be able to accommodate an additional 20 women per weekend - needless to say, we are already completely booked for both weekends


  • We welcome Gene Von Montague as our year round Program Coordinator and congratulate DJ Wiley in his move into the Food Service Manager position.  Both Gene and DJ are long time Paivikans and we are excited to have them as part of the year round team.


  • Summer Schedule 2008
    Open House (open to all - please call!) May 31
    Session 1: Young Adults 6/15 - 6/21
    Session 2: Older Adults 6/24 - 6/30
    Session 3: Children 7/4 - 7/9
    Session 4: Young Teens 7/12 - 7/17
    Session 5: Older Teens/Young Adults 7/21 - 7/27
    Session 6: Older Adults 7/30 - 8/05
    Session 7: Older Teens/Young Adults 8/09 - 8/15
    Session 8: Young Adults 8/19 - 8/25

I do hope you can join us for a visit this summer.  In the meantime...  keep the Paivika spirit with you!

Warmly,

Kelly J. Kunsek
Camp Director
Camp Paivika


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