LUM Has Big Plans for the Summer |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - LUM Camp Excitement |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his excitement for LUM Camp 2021 — and offers a way for you to sponsor a camper to attend this July. See below for more details how how to invest and get engaged in LUM Camp 2021. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.
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Planning for LUM Summer Camp Has Begun |
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LUM Camp - July 27-30 - Hanging Rock Camp |
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I remember the fear in the eyes of an 8-year-old girl as she tried the zip-line for the first time in her life. We zoomed over the creek and trees, her eyes wide. As we reached the ground, she gave me a high-five. Then, with a whole new confidence in those eyes, she walked up the hill to get in line for another turn.
Last year, in spite of all the risks and complications caused by the pandemic, LUM Camp still happened and was a huge success. More than 40 children had the time of their lives, even while wearing their face masks. Personally, it was the best week of my first year as the LUM executive director. As I experienced for myself last summer, LUM Camp is one the finest overnight summer camp programs available to children anywhere. With so many children eagerly awaiting their chance to attend, would you please invest in both their long-term life skills and their short-term fun by offering them the gift of LUM Camp?
With gratitude,
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Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director
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Be A Volunteer LUM Camp Counselor |
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Experience the Best Week of Your Summer |
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LUM Camp is a week-long, over-night camp program for low-income children from 8 to 10 years old. Volunteer camp counselors must be 18 years old, enjoy working with children and be able to spend the entire week at camp. Counselors are needed from 11 a.m. Monday, July 26 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 31.
Make this the year that YOU make a difference in the lives of local children. To learn more about becoming a LUM Volunteer Camp Counselor, click HERE.
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Sponsor A Local Child for LUM Camp 2021 |
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Camperships Offer Life-Changing Experience |
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A typical week of LUM Camp involves nature hikes, arts and crafts, boating, swimming, morning chapel, wall climbing, zip-lining, the giant swing, snacks, delicious meals, and diverse and caring counselors. LUM knows first-hand what has been verified by scientific research: a week of camp has tremendous benefits for the campers’ social skills, gross and fine motor skills, intellectual curiosity, positive values, spirituality, and overall positive identity. These benefits of a camp experience are shown to persist throughout a lifetime. This is why Lafayette Urban Ministry has hosted a camp every summer since the 1960’s.
LUM Camp is a scholarship-based camp, meaning we only invite children whose parents are not able to pay for the actual cost of camp. (The actual cost is more than $200 per camper.) Campers’ parents to pay $5 per child, and LUM needs donors like you to cover the rest. Won't you please consider a gift to support the LUM Youth Programs and send a child to LUM Camp? Here is how your gift impacts our children:
- $200 = sponsor one LUM camper
- $400 = sponsor two LUM campers
- $100 = ½ LUM Camp sponsorship
- Any amount will support LUM Youth Programs
Your camp sponsorship will help pay for a child’s transportation, room and board, camp activities, educational programs and supplies - everything she or he will need to attend LUM Camp 2021. And THANK YOU!
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Meet Marlena - LUM Camp Director |
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Camper, Counselor & Director - 21 Years So Far |
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Marlena Edmondson is the director of LUM Camp 2021. She earned a BSW in Political Science & Social Work from IUPUI, and an MSW with a concentration in Child Welfare from Indiana University.
Marlena was a LUM Camper as a child for three years and LUM Camp volunteer camp counselor for 14 years, before become the LUM Camp director in 2018. During the rest of the year, she is the Student Services Coordinator at Mayflower Mill Elementary School with the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Marlena grew up in Lafayette, graduated from Harrison High School, and currently lives on the north side of Lafayette with her two cats, Dudley & Zelly.
LUM is lucky to have someone with Marlena's passion, talent and experience be a part of the LUM Camp program for the past 21 years.
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Circle K Convenience Store Supports LUM |
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Donation of PPE - Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer |
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Jessica Hamilton from the Circle K Convenience Store on Park East Boulevard in Lafayette, recently donated a large supply of disposable face masks and hand sanitizer to LUM. Jessica is no stranger to LUM. She is also the bowling coach at a local high school and brings her athletes to the LUM Emergency Shelter each term to serve a meal. Join us in thanking the crew at Circle K for their generous donation to LUM as well as being on the frontline of this pandemic, staying open and serving our community. {Pictured with Jessica is Briton Weise, LUM Emergency Shelter director, accepting the gift.}
Cash donations are preferred because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. Donations of “needed items” are also welcome and appreciated. If you, your company or organization would like to collect items for LUM, please check out our list of "needed item." Items are listed by “need” and also by program. Some of the Hot Needs are as follows:
- Toilet Paper; Paper Towels; Trash Bags (13 gallon/tall kitchen & 30 gallon)
- Bleach; All Purpose Cleaner (Simple Green concentrate, original scent)
- Disinfectant Wipes; Disinfectant Spray; Disinfectant Cleaner
- Coffee (Caffeinated); Sweetener packets (Sugar, Splenda); Powdered Creamer
You may either ship or drop off items to the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901). To view the LUM Wish List, click HERE.
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