August 2014

H A P P Y H O L L O W C H I L D R E N ’ S C A M P

Happy Trails

Happy Hollow Camp

Board of Directors President:

Debbie Koehl

Vice President:

Captain Gregory Harris

Secretary:

Becky Stoner, RN, CLCP

Treasurer:

Jody Littrell

Velvet Arrivas

Jerry Bessler

Andy Brown

Tim Crowell

Carleton J. Evans

Bill Freeman

Tom Funk

Donna Grotz

Joshua Hollingsworth

John David Hoover

Katina Krambeck

Kathryn M. Kunz

Michelle Beecher Lanosga

Gary Lowe

Amanda Ryan

Steven M. Schuld

Justin Smith

Bryan Swank

Ryan Tarpey

Rich Von Der Haar

Randolph P. Wilson

Honorary Members

Henry Blackwell

Joseph A. Borinstein

Mary Catherine Brown

James Costin

William L. Elder, Jr.

Karl W. Glander, D.D.S.

Larry Metzing

Robert H. Reynolds

Willie Roper

Michael Sweeney

Mary Vehslage

Year Round Staff

Bernard Schrader, Executive Director

Tammy Nordhoff, Assistant Director

Jennifer Dant, Development Director

Chris Chappell, Program/Recruitment

Director

Kane Crabtree, Caretaker

2014 Summer Staff

Shelby Auxier, Aaron Bullock, Christopher Chappell, Kasey Coke-Murphy, Sarah Cowan, Kane Crabtree, Nicole Curtis,

Nick Deppert, Alexis Dixon, Diana Doyle, Connor Easley, Thomas Elliott, Matthew Fearon, Bria Ferguson, Samuel Gramlick, Jessica Hoatson, Rebecca Hesford, Sarah Horn, Laura Housman,

Adam Keesee, Liam Koop, Louie Latouche, Nancy Martindale, Cassidy Masterson, Elliott Miller, Deja Minor, Matt Moore,

Tammy Nordhoff, Jessica Poston, Katherine Puckett, Tiffany Sams, Bailey Sandlin, Trinity Schelich, John Schleg, Karly Schleg,

Bernard Schrader, Andrew Sosa, Laura Soto Tolosa, Lucas Steury, Emily Strobel, Cameron Thomas, Kevin Trotter, Jure Voncina,

Thomas Welch, Danielle Wilson

Thank you to all of our outstanding staff this year! We had a great summer at Happy Hollow. All of their dedication to our campers made

this summer extra special for all! See you next summer!

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F r o m t h e E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r . . . P a g e 3 H a p p y T r a i l s

Our 2014 Summer Season has come to an end. A special thanks to the summer staff that provided the

guidance and supervision to all of the campers in attendance this summer. Their relationship with the campers

was superb; they worked with enthusiasm, supported each other, and provided the best possible experience for

each camper. Without this special group, camp would not have been the success that it was, for they are the

ones who made the Happy Hollow Summer Camp sessions a huge success in 2014.

With the support of many donors, we made improvements to our program. The Lilly Endowment funded a

new shelter house. With the new shelter house, we were able to host more recreational and education activities

for the children attending our program. The Brave Heart Foundation sponsored the purchase of a trailer to

transport the children’s luggage to camp. In the past, we have rented a U-Haul truck to transport the luggage.

With the new trailer, we are saving hundreds of dollars in truck rental cost. The Interactive Intelligence

Foundation sponsored a bullying prevention class for all of our campers. The Indiana Raptor Center continued

their nature education program during each camp session. Lastly, the Junior League of Indianapolis sponsored

our Books Before Bed program. Their sponsorship includes stocking the camp library, presenting a book to

each camper to take home after camp, and providing a one-year Ranger Rick subscription to each camper who

receives an “A” on their camper evaluation. Thank you to all of these sponsors for their support of our camp

programs.

We are excited to report an average attendance of 113.2 children per week in our City Camp program.

In addition, we welcomed Asthma Camp, the Diabetic Teen and Muscular Dystrophy Association camps this

summer. These camp programs do not focus on the campers disabilities but encourages them to participate in

all camp activities. Over 284 children attended the special needs camps this summer and 453 children in our

City Camp program that is a total of 737 children attending Happy Hollow this summer.

Plan to join us at camp for the End of Summer Festival on Sunday, September 14, 2014. You will have the

opportunity to explore Happy Hollow grounds and programs. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Visit

our website to purchase tickets online.

Despite the fact that our summer programs have concluded, we do have a very busy program this fall. Our

continued efforts will focus on year-end funding to meet financial needs, providing programs and services to a

variety of groups, while planning for 2015.

People, both volunteers and donors, are the mainstay of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp. I want to take this

opportunity to thank every one of you, both volunteers and donors, who have very generously supported

Happy Hollow Camp this year. By supporting Happy Hollow Camp, you have helped change the lives of

children in need for the betterment of our communities. Every hour and every dollar you have given has

made an impact on the lives of local children.

Thank you for your kind support and continuing commitment to Happy Hollow Camp.

Yours in Camping,

Bernard Schrader, Executive Director

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Inc.

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Campers enjoy the new shelter house that was sponsored by the Lilly Endowment. Thank you!

The Horseback Riding Program is a favorite of our campers. Over 700 children participated in our Horseback Riding program this summer.

“A hundred years

from now it may

not matter what

my bank account

was, the sort of

house I lived in

or the kind of car

I drove, but the

world may be

different because

I was important

in the life of a

child”

-Anonymous

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Let the Fun Begin...

Remember Happy Hollow Children’s Camp with a Gift of Support Our donors are truly the heart of the support system that sustains our mission—to

give economically disadvantaged children an opportunity to attend a summer camp where they can learn and have fun in a safe, supervised setting.

We count on your generosity all year long, but in these challenging times, your support is even more crucial than ever. Since 1951, more than 40,000 Central Indiana children have made the trip over winding Brown County roads to experience the adventures awaiting them at Happy Hollow. As the summer comes to an end, please consider a gift that will help that legacy endure. Thank you for your kind support and continuing commitment to Happy Hollow. To donate today -Click Donate Now on our website, www.happyhollowcamp.net or

contact camp at (317) 638-3849.

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The Interactive Intelligence Foundation funded the construction of a new addition to the high ropes course for the younger children to use at camp. With this support, we can now continue to offer this program to

thousands of more children in the years to come.

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Celebrate 63 years of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp at the End of Summer Festival! On September 14, Happy Hollow will host the End of Summer Festival at our beautiful camp in

Brown County, IN. Explore Happy Hollow and experience why camp is an amazing place!

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp

Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. 3049 Happy Hollow Road, Nashville, Indiana

ADULTS $25 ~ CHILDREN (4-17) $10

TOTS (3 and under) FREE Tickets are advance sale only. Please RSVP by Sept. 8, 2014

Purchase tickets at http://tinyurl.com/EndofSummerFestival or call Happy Hollow at 317-638-3849

“I loved camp it was the funest time of the summer. Thank you for making this possible for me.” -Cecel, age 12. “Thank you for sponsoring this camp. We could not do none of the activities that we do without you.” - Jayden, age 12. “ I love coming to this camp so I can make new friends and have fun. Thanks a lot and I really respect that y’all inspired me to become a great person.” - Chris, age 14. “Thank you for making my week enjoyable. I really loved it.”- Tileah, age 13. “This is my first year at camp. I enjoyed making new friends.” - Nadia, age 11. “This week has been a amazing week for me.”- Jaylen, age 12.

Join Us at the End of Summer Festival

Hayrides Camp Tours Horseback Riding Archery

Crafts Canoeing Gaga Ball Games Volleyball

Zip Line 4-story Rock Wall Free Food & Drink and much more!

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Inc.

Indianapolis Office

615 North Alabama Street

Ground Floor, Suite C

Indianapolis, IN 46204

24th Annual Gala ~ Save The Date

Celebrate 64 years of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp at the Under the Stars Gala.

The 24th Annual Under The Stars Gala will be held on February 28, 2015 at the Marriott

North Hotel Indianapolis. It will be a night to remember as you help us raise money to

reach out to our worthy campers. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as they

peruse the Silent Auction, which will feature over 150 items.

After an elegant dinner, guests will engage in an exciting live auction.

Don’t miss this exciting event benefiting our campers!

Call 317-638-3849 to reserve your table today!

Sponsorships begin at $2,500

Visit www.happyhollowcamp.net/events for more information.

Help Happy Hollow Go Green! Receive your newsletter and other important Happy Hollow

Children’s Camp news via email. Email your name and email address to jdant@happyhollowcamp.net

Phone: 317-638-3849

Fax: 317-686-0195

Camp Phone: 812-988-4900

E-mail: info@happyhollowcamp.net

Web: www.happyhollowcamp.net