Help expand the fun at Camp Alsing!
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My sister Emily has successfully started a camp in Maine for children with high-functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or other social communication challenges. I could not be more proud of her and the work they are doing. If you would like to know more about what Camp Alsing is all about, visit https://campalsing.com.
I asked Emily what the camp is lacking going into next summer. She shared that the camp has their eye on a portable GaGa Pit. GaGa is a playground game that is a cousin of dodgeball and foursquare, and young kids play it everywhere. You can read about it here: https://www.gagacenter.com/nyc/about/what-is-gaga , if you wish. The inflatable pit they have their eyes on is portable, can be easily transported to accommodate their program any day, indoors or outdoors, and costs $2000.
In an effort to provide more facilities that will enrich the experience of her campers, I am spearheading an effort to raise funds to purchase this specific Gaga Pit in time for next summer. "Alsing is all about building self-esteem and resilience in our campers. When they learn a new skill, and also how to lose gracefully, all while having fun with friends, they take another step towards building the confidence and connections needed to feel good about themselves and the awesome person that they are." That's a direct quote, from Emily Chaleff, Founder and Camp Director -- and my sister! GaGa is a skill-building and fun exercise that checks all these boxes.
So let's do something collectively that is both necessary AND achievable! There are so many things that any of us could do for children and families - this is the first one I've chosen for your consideration, and I hope you'll join me in providing this great game for them as they prepare for Camp Alsing's fourth summer!
Thank you for helping make this dream a reality.
Your friend,
Alice
I asked Emily what the camp is lacking going into next summer. She shared that the camp has their eye on a portable GaGa Pit. GaGa is a playground game that is a cousin of dodgeball and foursquare, and young kids play it everywhere. You can read about it here: https://www.gagacenter.com/nyc/about/what-is-gaga , if you wish. The inflatable pit they have their eyes on is portable, can be easily transported to accommodate their program any day, indoors or outdoors, and costs $2000.
In an effort to provide more facilities that will enrich the experience of her campers, I am spearheading an effort to raise funds to purchase this specific Gaga Pit in time for next summer. "Alsing is all about building self-esteem and resilience in our campers. When they learn a new skill, and also how to lose gracefully, all while having fun with friends, they take another step towards building the confidence and connections needed to feel good about themselves and the awesome person that they are." That's a direct quote, from Emily Chaleff, Founder and Camp Director -- and my sister! GaGa is a skill-building and fun exercise that checks all these boxes.
So let's do something collectively that is both necessary AND achievable! There are so many things that any of us could do for children and families - this is the first one I've chosen for your consideration, and I hope you'll join me in providing this great game for them as they prepare for Camp Alsing's fourth summer!
Thank you for helping make this dream a reality.
Your friend,
Alice
Organizer
Alice Herz
Organizer
Highland Park, IL