House Republican Press Release

April 8, 2008

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Sawyer applauds $500k for Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover

HARTFORD- State Rep. Pam Sawyer (R-Bolton) today applauded Gov. M. Jodi Rell and the State Bond Commission for approving $500K for the Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover.  The Bond Commission approved the funding at its March 28 meeting at the Legislative Office Building.

The funds are expected to be used to repair the aged septic and water system and replace the septic tank and pump chamber which is needed due to high use.

“The Channel 3 Kids Camp does terrific work serving Connecticut’s underprivileged children during the summer. It also provides ‘Nature’s Classroom’ a great wintertime camping activity for many schools from Connecticut and surrounding states,” said Rep. Sawyer. “The Camp has a very significant role in the region providing a service that contributes immeasurably to the formative years of children who will take the life lessons learned there well into their adulthood.  I speak from experience as both of my children have enjoyed this special winter camp through their school. We’re extremely grateful to Gov. Rell for making this a priority as the chair of the Bond Commission. I also wish to thank the other area legislators for their support of this project.”

“This grant allows us to ensure that Connecticut’s most precious resource, our children, will have the opportunity to enjoy the Channel 3 Kids camp for the next 100 years,” said Denise Hornbecker, Executive Director of the camp.

The Channel 3 Kids Camp, founded in 1910, is a residential camp on 350 acres in Andover and Coventry for boys and girls ages 8-12. For the last 33 years Channel 3 has sponsored this camp.