Camp Good Days and Special Times

Where Courage Can Grow

Imogen Rayne AAB BSCOM
Camp Good Days & Special Times is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization based in Rochester, NY, but has other cities or states that host an extension of the camp also. Their mission for 30 years is to offer a place of courage and hope, where families can get their mind off the everyday plights and trials that have touched their life. In addition, they can have fun and meet new friends, who can brighten their world just because they care about what the camper is enduring. According to Camp Good Days (2010), the motto is courage knows no bounds and campers can help their own courage grow while exploring their new surroundings at the camp.

The founder Gary Mervis wanted this camp to become a place where campers can forget their illness and enjoy their time while making new memories together. Additionally, he built this camp in manner where all needs are provided for during the campers stay, even medical needs if needed by the camper. His compassionate heart has allowed this camp to become a true blessing to all, who are able to experience participating in its program. Also, the many volunteers have helped to make the camp into what it is today, but the camp depends on the public to continue operating each year.

Many campers are blessed by the generosity of others, who give from the kindness of their heart to help keep the camp open to all in need. In addition, the camp continues to hold many fundraising events that have allowed the camp to thrive financially with each new year. This camp also accepts gifts from those, who want to help bless the yearly campers with special gifts like greeting cards and toys. Every child and adults have a chance to enjoy themselves while visiting the camp, since they are treated to different scheduled activities which may be help inside the facility or outside on the camp grounds.

The volunteers and staff at each camp allow it to be successful in their mission to help families and restore courage, because they enjoy making each camper feel like special guest while visiting the camping facility. Also, their compassion toward the many campers has allowed the programs to become a fun memory for each family that has visited the campground over the 30 years. There are special camping programs in several other cities like: Mendon, Ithaca, Keuka Lake in Branchport, Syracuse, and Buffalo for all ages to come make new memories with their family.

These programs help give them courage and hope against whatever challenges they are facing in their life. The campers enjoy a fun getaway, just to unwind and overcome their fears or gain self-esteem during their visit to the camp. The special time together that the individual or families experience is worth the hard work the go into making these events a success. If you want to visit the camp or learn more, you may visit the official website and learn more about each program to find the one that your family would love to experience.

Take a moment to discover why Camp Good Days is a wonderful retreat for anyone facing an illness or has been touched by violence in their life, since this unique camping program offers a way for these amazing campers to recapture their courage. Therefore, open your heart to helping Camp Good days continue to achieve their mission and campers can allow them self to find ways to grow their own courage.

Published by Imogen Rayne AAB BSCOM

Crystal S. Kauffman is a Freelance Copywriter, Published Author, Poet, and Songwriter with 14 years of experience. Her chosen pen name is Imogen Rayne, since she first thought of it in 1995 and adopted the n...  View profile

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  • Jennifer Waite2/22/2010

    What a great cause!

  • Andrea Coventry2/20/2010

    This is one of our treasures here in Rochester. Thanks for bringing more attention to it! :-D

  • Carol Roach2/14/2010

    what an excellent program

  • Joanne Stewart2/13/2010

    What a wonderful way to show people that other people care. A great article Crystal.

  • Patricia Sicilia2/13/2010

    This is a wonderful place.

  • Dan Reveal2/13/2010

    Thanks so much!

  • Sheryl Young2/13/2010

    Great info about a great cause.

  • Nancy V Canfield2/13/2010

    Good cause, and good review.

  • Diane Seacrest2/13/2010

    Very nice:) This is what caring is all about!

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