Urban League's Camp Atwater Kicks Off 88th Year of Fun in the Sun

Summer fun and youth development for inner-city children is the heart ofand soul of Urban League's Camp Atwater, which GEICO will be a part ofwhen it kicks off its 88th camping season this summer inNorth Brookfield, Mass.

Each summer, Camp Atwater brings together children aged eight to fifteenyears old from all over the Northeast to provide them with a sleep-awaycamp adventure that combines recreational fun with academic activities.The experiences at Camp Atwater not only help build character, but alsoexpand their educational horizons.

"This summer season is particularly important because of the high-riskchallenges in the inner city and the economic downturn making importantexperiences like camping less accessible," said Henry M. Thomas, UrbanLeague Camp Atwater president and CEO. "The Nellie Mae Foundationreleased a study last year which found that summer camp enrichmentprograms significantly reduce learning lost in youth during the summervacation period."

This summer, GEICO is joining in the Camp Atwater fun through new camperscholarships that will provide four children with the two-week campexperience.

"The Urban League and GEICO have proudly worked together for decades,"said GEICO Vice President Rynthia Rost. "Community involvement is a toppriority for GEICO, and we are extremely pleased to work with the UrbanLeague yet again to help give children the summer camp experience theydeserve."

"GEICO's donation to the Urban League'scampershipsprogram providestremendous valuetofamilies who are in need ofassistance," saidThomas."Manyyouth fromlow income familieshave a challenge findingfunding and are unableto benefit fromsummer youth enrichment programs.GEICO's gift significantly lessons the challenge."

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