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Meet the People Behind Camp Korey – Kortney Smith
Kortney (Danson) Smith Camp Korey Program Coordinator What do you do at camp? I plan and execute programs and events for our campers and families. Whether it’s creating schedules, planning activities, or leading some cheers… I love what I do. And I get to bring the FUN to [...]
Camp Korey’s 1st Blood Drive is May 26
Jen Newmarch, R.N. Camp Korey Nursing Director WARM FUZZY LOVERS, WE NEED YOU! Camp Korey is hosting its first community blood drive on Thursday, May 26! The community blood drive will take place on May 26th from 10 am to 3 pm by appointment at Camp Korey! 24880 [...]
Hey Camp Korey…How You Feelin?
By Nichol Ellis Past – Camp Director, Now - Camp Korey Community Engagement Manager As our final Spring Family Weekend ends for 2022, we are all walking away with full hearts knowing the impact of camp programming lives and thrives within the gates of Camp Korey, but maybe more importantly, [...]
Experience Glamping at Camp Korey
By Debbye Omlie Camp Korey Marketing and Communications Manager The Nature, Body + Soul Refresh Women’s Glamping Weekend at Camp Korey will be held August 19-21, 2022. Some of my best childhood memories are the experiences I had at camps as a kid. Being outdoors with structured activities created [...]
Why I Volunteer at Camp Korey!
By Erin Potocsnak Camp Korey Development Intern I’m so excited to be a part of the Camp Korey magic as a volunteer! My brother and I both have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, but we spent most of our childhoods not knowing why we were different or always getting injured doing [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Week
My Dear Friends, The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. While we love shining a light on our volunteers all year round, we love shining that light a little brighter [...]
This Is Why We Do What We Do!
By Nichol Ellis Spring is here! We hosted seven amazing families last weekend. It was such a joy to fill our weekend with one single condition group and watch the power of connection organically happen. Sitting around the table at Parent Coffee Hour and helping to create honest, open, [...]
Camp Korey’s Lasting Impact
By Matty Cook, MSW Chief Program Officer Camp Korey serves a clear and noble mission and its potential for positively impacting the lives of children and families dealing with serious illness and medical conditions is unlimited. When Paul Newman was speaking at the dedication of the first Camp in [...]
Sharing Highlights and Firsts from Last Family Weekend Program
Nichol Ellis, Camp Korey Camp Director / March 31, 2022 I want to take a moment to share highlights and firsts from this past Family Weekend Program for 2022. Four highlights included: Two new families experienced camp for the first time and are EXCITED to come [...]
Why People Should Volunteer At Camp Korey
By Paige Mackintosh, Camp Korey’s Volunteer Coordinator There are many different reasons why people volunteer at Camp Korey. There is no “right” reason for every person, and that’s the beautiful thing about connecting to this inspiring community. There are a few key reasons that I’ve heard from folks [...]