In 2021 we hosted over 40 camps and serviced over 340 youth with half receiving scholarships. Camps were made possible through the generosity of The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Trust, Neighborhood Assistance Program administered through PNC Bank, Adams Electric, Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) administered through PNC Bank, and the Green Gathering.
The Encouragement Award was created by a donor who wanted to support and honor creativity and a-ha moments demonstrated by selected summer camp students ages eight to fifteen who completed at least one full week of the Adams County Arts Council summer camps. Students who were nominated by their instructor demonstrated artistic and creative excellence in their exploration of their chosen art theme and medium. Of the twenty-four students nominated, five were chosen as encouragement award winners earning a cash prize, as well.
Nominees: Callie Yardley-Gontz, Molly Karom, Olivia Messick, William Yardley-Gontz, Abby Weaver, Steven Yardley-Gontz, Audrey Stambaugh, Henley Turocy, Shayla Livesay, Sarah Beeman, Molly Yardley-Gontz, Isla Lewis, Chloe Kirchner, Roen Lewis, Rebecca Briant, Chase Foreman, Ruby Lancaster, Alwin Dircio, Sia Kalatahs
Winners: Carlynn Schultz, Greyson Gimmer, Stella Coldsmith, Jacob Murphy, Bella Pali
