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Summer camp at the Mar Vista Family Center means much more than just fun and
games.
The camp is a safe haven for children in the area and a life saver for many
parents, according to the center’s Senior Development Director Miriam Galicia.
“They discover new abilities,” Galicia said. “They build
self-esteem. They develop social skills.”
The center has a goal of sending 125 children to this year’s six-week day camp.
The program, which is designed for children ages eight to 12, consists
primarily of children who live in Mar Vista Gardens, according to Galicia.
“All of our participants are children that come from high-need
neighborhoods,” Galicia said. “They’re impacted by violence, crime,
poverty and, most importantly, lack of parental supervision because most of the
parents are out working two jobs to try to make ends meet.”
As a result, the center is looking for donations in order to be able to run the summer camp which runs from July 1 through Aug. 8. The children receive a free lunch as part of the program as well as participate in a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, as well as go on field trips to local museums, according to Galicia.
For more
information, or to find out how to give a donation, call (310) 390-9607, or visit the Mar Vista Family Center online.
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