by Nicole B.
As another summer comes, the children that attend the DRCA summer camp will continue the summer fundraiser they began last year.
Each day the daycare sets up their mini table with all their merchandise, excited to see how much money they will make! With excitement they are learning valuable lessons through their own initiative, like learning how to count change and working on their addition and subtraction skills.
But why the push for extra cash?
“It started with Division 2,” says Deer Run Community Association Childcare Director Mercy Musakanya. “They wanted extra field trips that are age appropriate and time away from the younger children.”
Children registered in Division 2 summer camps range in age from 5 to 12, so they are more physically capable of taking on more challenging activities than the smaller ones. The older kids wanted more choice when it came to the field trips and summer activities.
But that wasn’t all.
“They also wanted an [expensive] inflatable water slide for summer, so they decided to fundraise,” added Musakanya.
So, they started selling pop, chips, candy, freezies, and more for the residents of Deer Run and surrounding neighbours. And this year they also want to buy new toys for the summer camp.
You can help! If you are looking for something to cool you down this summer, or a nice energy boost while outside, stop by the Deer Run Community Centre. Concession is open when the Deer Run Community Centre operates. All food and drinks cost $2 or less. Plant lovers can splurge on spider plants and Christmas cactus clippings that cost $3.50.
All proceeds go to supporting the little ones in our community, and you’ll get a sweet treat out of it too!
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