Apply Now For Camp Morty For Summer 2020

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester Parks Foundation has open its application process for Camp Morty. Both new and returning campers are encouraged to apply for one of 510 spots at the free camp this summer. Children must be receiving services from the Westchester County Department of Social Services to be eligible to apply.

Located at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park, the county’s northernmost park in North Salem, Camp Morty was founded in 2006 and is operated by the Westchester Parks Foundation in partnership with Westchester County’s Department of Social Services, Department of Community Mental Health and Department of Parks.

The camp provides a quality outdoor traditional summer camp experience for children ages 8 to 15, many of whom are in foster care, live in homeless shelters or are under child protective services.

With a philosophy to provide each camper with a unique opportunity for personal development, working with others and building confidence to succeed, the camp’s No. 1 goal is to create an exciting, fun-filled environment where children can feel safe and learn to educate the mind, body and spirit, according to a spokesperson. They are taught skills in a gentle, supportive way, and emphasize values such as concern for others, cooperation, sportsmanship and environmental awareness.

Mary Ehring, the new Camp Director, described Camp Morty as more than a summer away from home.

"For many of our youth and staff, camp is a summer at home. We have the amazing responsibility to provide our young people with a consistent, caring and safe environment,” she said.

Camp Morty has six one-week sessions running Sunday to Friday throughout the summer. Sessions include a range of activities including swim lessons, sports, traditional outdoor camping skills and much more. Camp Morty staff is from around the world and throughout America, it even includes several former campers. All campers attend camp for free.

Summer 2020 Sessions:

• Session 1: July 5-10
• Session 2: July 12-17
• Session 3: July 19-24
• Session 4 (Sibling Week): July 26-31
• Session 5: Aug. 2-7
• Session 6: Aug. 9-14

New camper applications can be completed using this link. For more information about Camp Morty, visit this website.

CORRECTION: This article was modified to include information that in order to apply children must be receiving services from the Westchester County Department of Social Services.

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