Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp - Scholarship Fund
Welcome to Summer Camp!



Thank you for your interest in
the Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp Fund. 
School-age children who attend school in Maine are eligible to apply for the
Summer Camp 2012 season.
Applications accepted between April 1 - May 30, 2012.

 
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Would your group like to help send more kids to an academic, sports, visual/performing arts, conservation, or Bible camp in 2011?  Please consider organizing a fund-raiser to help more kids reach for their dreams through a summer learning experience. 



These pages are dedicated to the memory of our hero, Sgt. Joel A. House, who was killed in 2007 while serving in the U.S. Army by a roadside bomb in Taji, Iraq.  Joel was known for his guitar playing, his understated sense of humor, and his fierce commitment to his family and friends.  We--his family and friends--miss him so much but we are so proud of him.  This scholarship program is our way of honoring Joel's life and his ultimate sacrifice. 





Throughout this website you can find information about the scholarship established in Joel''s name to help boys and girls attend a summer camp program of their choice.  You can download a scholarship application here or find out about some great summer camps which are excited to meet you. We are always doing fund-raising, so you can find out how you can get involved with this program to help children  reach their dreams.  You can also find out about Joel's life in Lee, Maine and in the U.S. Army.  Please enjoy and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Helping Maine kids reach their dreams:

  • The idea simple:  Let Maine children and their families choose a Maine summer camp program would benefit them the most and our scholarship program will help ease the financial burden and make attending a reality.
  • Through a growing grassroots effort, individuals, businesses, churches, civic groups, and clubs raise money to help fund applicant's needs.  In our first four years, 2008-2011,  we have helped send over 100 kids to a dozen different summer camps.  This year, we are anticipating more applications and are gearing up to meet that need.
  • Maine families with school-aged children should research and decide which Maine summer camp they want to attend, then apply to that camp and our scholarship program. Our 2012  deadline is May 30.
  • Scholarship awards are made based on the quality and completeness of the camper's application which includes the thoughtfulness of the essay topic.
  • Groups who want to get involved can do any kind of fund-raising that makes sense:  bake sales, yard sales, pledge drives.  Last year, Joel's family and friends ran a "Super Raffle" which included over 20 prizes donated by area businesses. 
 
                   JOIN us for a
                         FREE
              Community Barbecue          
            Saturday, June 30, 2012
                  Lots of prizes
                       Music
FOOD!   FOOD!   FOOD!   FOOD!   FOOD!




Thank you for visiting and please keep our soldiers and veterans in your prayers.