4 Star Camps Raises Money to Help Fund a School in Haiti

FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 Star Camps has announced plans to donate a portion of every 2010 registration to help build a school in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Lisa Popple, CEO, said, "Education is central to our camp experience, and we believe helping Haiti's students is the best support we can provide. Quality schools are key to the success of all countries." 4 Star Camps President Mitch Popple has talked with several fellow Rotary International members who have personally seen Haiti's devastation. He is hoping to secure matching grants through the Rotary Foundation to further assist this initiative.

Later this year, 4 Star Camps expects to send staff to Haiti to assist in the actual building of the school. In subsequent years, goals will include providing funding for school supplies and equipment, and encouraging staff and clients to consider service projects in Haiti. "Many of our college counselors and high school campers have already participated in service projects here and abroad. Our camp attracts college-bound students and leaders from all over the world who understand that community service is a vital educational and personal commitment," said Popple.

About 4 Star Camps

4 Star Camps is a family-owned and -operated firm entering its 36th year of providing high-quality summer learning experiences in academics and sports for co-ed students 9 - 18 years old at two universities. They offer academic, tennis, golf and multi-sports programs at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. The academic courses include: American studies for international students, SAT prep, geometry, Algebra I and II, essay and creative writing, journalism, fashion design, French, Spanish, Chinese and a variety of other classes for both junior and senior high school students.  

In addition, they offer two distinct tennis camps at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. The first program is the High School Players Camp with college-style practices and matches for those players looking for a more competitive tennis program. The second is a traditional Junior Tennis Camp for kids 9 - 18 years old. Both programs are directed by Stony Brook University Tennis Coach Gary Glassman and his assistants.

For more information, please call 1.800.334.7827 or email at [email protected]. The website is located at http://www.4StarCamps.com.

    
    
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