August 2010

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 August 2010

In June, our new High Ropes Course was unveiled to many excited campers! An anonymous donor generously gave the camp a $50,000 gift to complete this outstanding course. The course is 43 feet high with nine different elements plus a 400 foot Zip line and Rock Wall! We are thrilled to have this new activity for our campers! In addition, the High Ropes Course is available for corporate team building functions. Contact the camp office at (812) 988-4900 for more details.

16th Annual Fall Family Festival Celebrate 59 years of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp at the 16th Annual Fall Family Festival! On Octo-

ber 3rd, Happy Hollow will host the 16th Annual Fall Family Festival at our beautiful camp in Brown

County, IN. The day will included camp tours, children activities, horseback riding, hayrides, fishing, ca-

noeing, archery, and much more. Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 per child ages 4-17 and children 3 and

under are free. To make a reservation please call (317) 638-3849. Come down to camp and experience

for yourself why camp is such an amazing place!

Happy Hollow Camp

Board of Directors

President:

John M. Murphy

Vice President:

Michelle Beecher Lanosga

Secretary:

Debbie Koehl

Treasurer:

Jody Littrell

Terry Anker

Steve Appel

Velvet Arrivas

Wendy Brewer

Bill Freeman

Donna Grotz

Gregory Harris

Louis S. Hensley, Jr.

John David Hoover

Katie Kunz

Steven Schuld

Robert W. Stephens, M.D.

Sally Stephens

Becky Stoner

Bryan Swank

Rich Von Der Haar

Charlie Wilson

Randolph P. Wilson

Honorary Members

Henry Blackwell

Joseph A. Borinstein

James Costin

William L. Elder, Jr.

Karl W. Glander, D.D.S.

Larry Metzing

Eugene C. Miller

Robert H. Reynolds

Willie Roper

Michael Sweeney

Mary Vehslage

Sam Wentworth, M.D.

Year Round Staff

Bernie Schrader, Executive Director

Tammy Nordhoff, Assistant Director

Jennifer Dant, Development Director

Chris Chappell, Camper Recruitment

Rick McClintock– Caretaker

2010 Summer Staff

Thank you to all of our outstanding staff this year we had one of our best summers ever at Happy Hollow! All of their dedication to our worthy campers made this summer extra special for all! Otea Adams, Alex Alderson, Danny Alexander, Humberto Aguilar, Jamie Bennett, John Black, Austin Clark, Laura Clemenson, Sarah Cowan, Kane Crabtree, Stephen Cross, Michelle Davenport, Diana Doyle, Paul France, Allie Garrison, Alyssa Geswein, Brenda Gon-zalez, Audrey Hays, TJaye Hurley, Kristine Lagree, Bec Little, Lillah Mansoor, Matthew McNeil, Colleen McShay, Matt Moore, Nancy Morales, Liz Murphy, CJ Musselman, Kara Nicley, Bradley Pettigrew, Toby Reynolds, Sean Rosales, Allison Russell, Kate Salasky, Trinity Schelich, John Schleg, Kelli Sinclair, Lucas Steury, David Swope, Kevin Trotter, Thomas Welch, Sam Williams, Bernie Schrader, Tammy Nordhoff, Chris Chappell, and Rick McClintock

P a g e 2 H a p p y T r a i l s

F r o m t h e E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r . . .


“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

All of us involved with Happy Hollow would like to thank Kevin Allender for his three years of dedication and support to the organization and the campers we serve. We wish him the best in his new position and endeavors in Cincinnati. With this said, we would like to welcome our new Development Director, Jennifer Dant, who has had a long history of fundraising, event planning, com-munity involvement, and brings with here the expertise of continuing to strengthening the development portion of our organization. We believe these are extremely important assets that she has and that they will continue to provide Happy Hollow with a strong backing of support. Over the past couple of years through camper/ parent surveys, and board assess-ments of the camp activities, it was determined we needed to re-instate our High Ropes program and refurbish our Archery program. In May of 2010, these dreams became a reality through an anonymous contribution and a Lilly Pro-gram Grant that enabled us to construct a new ropes course and an archery range. These activities challenged campers to new heights, developing and strengthening skills such as overcoming fear, developing self-esteem, confidence, teamwork, trust, and decision-making. As most of you are aware, 98% of our campers attend Happy Hollow Camp on a scholarship. Due to the economy, we have encountered high enrollments over the past couple of years. However, Camp continues to thrive and has been fortunate enough to have donors that stepped up their contributions in support of our cur-rent needs. Donors not only contributed to the scholarship program but also made restricted contributions to our endowment program that will help meet the needs in the future. People are what support Happy Hollow Camp. First, a special thanks to the summer staff that provided the guidance and supervision to all of the campers in attendance this summer. Without this special group, camp would not have been the success that it was. Secondly, thanks to all of the volunteers, a record number of volunteers and volunteer hours have been provided this year, and a lot of projects have been completed or are currently in progress that have saved the camp a tremendous amount of expense. Last but not least, thanks to all of the donors who have very generously supported Happy Hollow Camp this year. Yours in Camping, Bernard Schrader Executive Director

Remember Happy Hollow Children’s Camp with a Year-End Gift 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 31,000 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 year-end gift that will help that legacy endure. Thank you for your kind support and continuing commitment to Happy Hollow.

T o n y S t e w a r t F o u n d a t i o n P r o v i d e s B a c k p a c k s f o r C a m p e r s !


The Tony Stewart Foundation with a partnership with Office Depot provided free backpacks for every Happy Hollow camper. This is the second year the Foundation has supported our campers with backpacks!

Summer Camp 2010 H a p p y T r a i l s P a g e 5

Campers test their skills at the New Archery Range

Campers take a break from the summer heat to enjoy a snack at the new patio at the Camp Store!

Fun at the Creek Walk!

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Inc.

Indianapolis Office

615 North Alabama Street, Suite 228

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-638-3849

Fax: 317-686-0195

Camp Phone: 812-988-4900

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.happyhollowcamp.net

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

Children’s Camp news via email. Email your email address to Jennifer Dant at [email protected]

2 0 t h A n n u a l A u c t i o n

a n d D i n n e r

Celebrate 60 years of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp at the Under the Stars

Auction and Dinner. The 20th Annual Happy Hollow Children’s Camp

Auction and Dinner will be held on February 26, 2011 at the Marriott North

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

money to reach out to even more deserving campers. Guests will enjoy hors

d’oeuvres and cocktails as they peruse the Silent Auction, which will feature

over 100 items. After an elegant dinner, guests will engage in an exciting

live auction. Don’t miss this exciting event benefiting our worthy campers! Please call 317-638-3849 to reserve your table to day!

Table of 10 - - $1000 Sponsorships begin at $1,000

Tickets - - $100 each

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August 2010