Camp Hope 2011 - Welcome
More than feeding a tummy, Camp Hope teaches children to cook their own lunch and more. Our mission is to feed children physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In summer 2011, Center of Hope is partnering with community organizations to teach a Core Curriculum for children.
Camp Hope is held in various low-income neighborhoods around Parker County once a week for 2-3 hours from June through August. Volunteers read, play, and teach children and food is provided for simple cooking activities to make lunch at Camp.
In addition, groceries and home packets go home with the Campers for families to have food and activities during the week.
Basic principles of Camp Hope:
- Offer a hand up, not a hand-out. Children are taught to make their own lunch and are given groceries to make meals during the week.
- In the Neighborhoods. We go to them instead of requiring them to come to us. Families learn of services available and also interact within their own neighbors to strengthen that community.
- Simple Activities. Everything at Camp is based on simple activities that can easily be duplicated for low-income families. Center of Hope provides the curriculum and supplies to teach children in a simple way that can be used in many different locations and settings.
- Blend of Volunteers. Volunteers, of all ages, are encouraged to come to Camp Hope. It's great for families, senior citizens, high school and college students, and others. Volunteers can lead, teach, play, read, and encourage children. Trainings are available for volunteers.
Visit our "Get Involved" page.
How can you help?
- Become a Location Host – Churches or organizations can host a location and determine the day and time for a Camp and commit to a core volunteer group. Other volunteers will join.
Learn More! - Come to Camp – Volunteers are needed one time or weekly to be Guest Speakers, Teach, Read, Play, Cook, etc. Camp lasts from 2-3 hours, depending on the Location Site.
Learn More! - Support a Camp – food drives, purchase activity supplies, donate cooking supplies, etc.
Visit our "Camp Needs" page.