A no-cost weekend bereavement camp for kids

May 31 Golf Tournament for Camp Koala. Please come!!

Admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:23:37 +0000

Kennedy-Catalano, a local financial firm, will be hosting a Charity Golf Tournament in Memory of Andrew Devitt on Friday May 31, at Colonial Country Club and proceeds will go to Camp Koala. Shotgun start at 1pm, followed by an evening of live music provide by Funktion, Texas style BBQ, silent auction, prizes, surprise guest and more! Plenty of opportunities for sponsorships too!

http://andrewdevittmemorial.golfreg.com/

Beer, food, wine, music and good times !!! If you don't golf come out at 5:30 for a buffet , Funktion-band, John Westford -magician, Julia Foley-massage therapist, silent auction and more all for $30 in advance, $35 at door. Spend your happy hour with us and support a great cause !!!!

THANK YOU to all our sponsors and donors!! We have over $2000 in prizes, hole in one to win a Camaro, skills contests, putting contests, a golf package, a vacation package, sports items, massages, spa gift certificates, jeweler, golf clubs, beer, wine tastings, tons of resturant gift certificates, golf balls, and soooo much more. Weather is still looking great! Sunny and 86!!!! See you on the golf course!!!!!!!

Since this is the first day of our camps, please come and show your support of this event. Andrew's two children were campers last year, and we appreciate all that his family and his work family at Kennedy-Catalano are helping us to accomplish with their event. Thank you!!!

Thank you!!

Admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:52:58 +0000

Many thanks to our most recent sponsors for this year's grief camps!!

Carlisle Barracks Spouses Club

Art students of Mr. Rose, at the Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida

Sri Koya, Big Buddy

Brooke, Riley and David Wildasin

The Stabler Foundation

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:50:28 +0000

We need volunteers to help us all weekend at Camp Koala! (May 31-June 2) We are scheduling volunteers in 4-hour shifts. Please let us know if you can help, and please share this on your page. It takes a village! We need more volunteers than ever; please help us as we open our second camp, for teens. Thanks!

You can click the volunteer link to the left to apply, or visit this website for info:

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org96028.jsp#.UW7Loa8NEwo.facebook

All volunteers need to send an application in. Thanks!!

Sponsorships!

Admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:00:26 +0000

If you are interested in sponsoring a camper, for a $500 donation, there is a little bit of time left. We are printing our t-shirts soon, and would love to include your name or company. Thanks!!

Buddies, Volunteers, Campers!!

Admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:53:55 +0000

Please get your applications in ASAP!

Applications are rolling in daily, and slots are filling up!

Benefit ticket sales doubled!! This Saturday night!

Admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:54:23 +0000

We have doubled the size of our fundraising event this year! Great work by our Fundraising Committee! We have over 60 silent auction items, and more are coming in. It's going to be a great event!

If you haven't already gotten your ticket, please click here to purchase.

Get your tickets today!

Admin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:03:04 +0000

Get your tickets now for our Fundraising Benefit (PARTY!) at the Ribbon Mill on Saturday, March 9. 7-11pm.
http://www.campkoala.eventbrite.com/ or call or email & we'll send you tickets. Tickets are available for a $25 donation, and include a silent auction, live band-The Willy's, food, beer and wine.

All proceeds benefit our spring grief camps. New this year-Teen Camp!

Thanks for your support!

Winter/Spring Support Groups-last call!

Admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:00:04 +0000

Don't forget to sign up for our newest round of family support groups, beginning Feb 7.

Visit the link above-support groups for a registration form and details. Pre-registration is required.

Fundraising Benefit, March 9. Get your tickets now!

Admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:54:57 +0000

Please join us for our 3rd annual Fundraising Benefit, to be held at the Carlisle Ribbon Mill.

Events include an amazing silent auction, live band, food, beer & wine, and lots of fun. This has been a sold-out event each year, so be sure to get your tickets now.

Tickets are available for a $25 donation per person, and can be purchased via paypal, click Donate to the left sidebar. Or, email director@campkoala.org, or send a check.

Or, visit http://campkoala.eventbrite.com/ to purchase and print your own tickets. (additional fee applies)

March 9, 7:00-11:00, The Carlisle Ribbon Mill. We hope to see you there!

From our recent support group for children

Admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:37:24 +0000