ABC6, a local Philadelphia news station, recently featured Camp Jamison, highlighting its work in “joy and violence prevention”. The news segment emphasized how Camp Jamison creates a positive and impactful summer experience for Philadelphia youth, focusing on building leaders and making memories. The camp, now in its 15th summer, serves over 100 campers across two weeks, with a mission centered around “joy is justice”.
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Camp Jamison is Joy and Violence Prevention in Action
Camp Jamison Is a ‘Summer Camp for Everyone'
NBC Philadelphia – Camp Jamison gives children the opportunity to attend camp who otherwise wouldn’t get so close to nature. Camp founder and executive director Jacqueline McDonough talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about the “summer camp for everyone.”
From Northeast Philly to the Poconos
6abc Philadelphia – The action cam was in Northeast Philadelphia as children boarded buses for a trip to the Poconos for Camp Jamison.
The one week camp is entirely run by volunteers and it gives children the chance to take part in a traditional overnight camp experience regardless of their families’ income.
This year the camp is celebrating it’s seventh session.
MORE MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Philadelphia students get introduced to the great outdoors with Camp Jamison FOX29 Philadelphia
- 45 free and affordable summer camps for Philly kids and families BillyPenn at WHYY
- Tech-free camps change kids’ brains for the better. How have parents and kids adjusted? Philadelphia Inquirer
