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Children growing up in the City of Detroit rarely leave their inner-city neighborhood and get into the outdoors of greater Michigan. While our state is known for its state parks, Great Lakes coastlines, and inland lakes, few youth from Detroit ever have a chance to visit these places. According to a recent report by the Outdoor Foundation, about 70% of children in America who engage in outdoor recreation are white, revealing an \u201cadventure gap\u201d for inner-city, African American and minority youth.<\/p>\n
Whether the visit there is a six-day\u00a0summer camp, day retreat, Cultural Passport program or weekend overnight, the impact of Camp Burt Shurly\u00a0is key to helping children\u00a0develop a lifelong love and enthusiasm for the outdoors. More often than not, children\u00a0will carry these experiences into adulthood, where they help shape a healthy lifestyle that revolves around being active outdoors. Experiences and activities at Camp Burt Shurly help children\u00a0better understand the importance of physical fitness, conservation, and the role that nature plays in helping them become healthy, confident, and less-stressed individuals. Camp experiences, such as paddling canoes and wall climbing, also require teamwork and problem solving, which teach youth of all ages to work well\u00a0with others, treat one another with respect, and become better leaders.<\/p>\n
In order for Camp Burt Shurly to reach its fullest potential and impact\u00a0as many DPSCD students with these important activities and experiences as possible, both during the school year and during the summer, additional investments must be made in the infrastructure, utilities, as well as new and existing structures.\u00a0Please give to this important cause!<\/p>\n