Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Indian Lake Christian Camp
Legal Name (if Different): Indian Lake Christian Service Camp
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3815 River Rd
City: Darlington
State: MD
Postal Code: 21034
Main Phone: 4436932588
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.indianlakecamp.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1549437
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/19/2023
Requested Amount: $7,000.00

Project Title: Counselors in Training Program
Project Description:

Indian Lake Christian Camp is a rustic summer camp in Harford County, Maryland. Established in 1969, camp has served thousands of people through day and overnight camps, weekend rentals, archery and homeschooling programs. The mission of Indian Lake Christian Camp is to build relationships between Christ, each other, and nature. We believe these relationships are foundational to the healthy development of the mind, body, heart, and spirit. These connections are the groundwork for positive character formation, appreciation for creation and other humans, and recognizing our longing for God. Our summer camp is a place where kids have the opportunity to nurture these connections through learning, worship, and play. Over the week, campers develop and grow in independence and confidence through trying new things and becoming self-reliant. Because kids escape their everyday lives, school, and activities, they find an amazing experience that only happens at camp! Being Christian based, camp does not decimate, we believe that camp is for everyone.
Since 2020, there has been a shift in stress, anxiety, and confidence in kids and teens. One week of summer camp can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Indian Lake’s Counselor in Training (CIT) program works to provide a leadership pipeline to help kids transition from camper to leader. Since 2021, this program has helped instill confidence, increase social skills, experience group facilitation and stretched over 150 CITs. We would like to expand this program with more class options with a more robust curriculum.
Currently CITs are mentored by Summer Staff as they lead groups of campers to activities, participate in group discussions and set-up and tear down equipment. We would like to increase their leadership training with a dedicated staff that meets with CITs each day to teach them conflict mediation, social dynamics and behavior management.

Total Project Budget: $10,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Summer Camp registration fees and private donors

Project Duration: 9 Weeks
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore/Washington metro area
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Hill
Contact Title: Camp Director
Contact Phone: 4436932588
Contact Email: jjhill@indianlakecamp.org