Girls Incorporated has five summer camp experiences, at it's camp Stevenson-Witawentin site on Onota Lake in Pittsfield, MA.
Sarah Gillooly, the director, has worked with Girls Inc. for three years, this will be her second year as camp director. With one year under her belt she says: "I can't wait for this year's camp season, there have been a few additions to the program and I am sure that it will be a great time for everyone."
Girls Inc. offers various programs for girls and boys - sports, Red Cross swimming instruction, nature, arts and crafts, drama, special events, and boating at the 88 acre Onota Lake site. Transportation to the lake site is provided from the main center and many locations throughout the city. Specialty camp programs have limited space so enroll early for the best chance of full participation.
All Girls Inc's summer school age programs will be out at the lake this year. What was once Coed Canter Camp is now Boys Sports Camp, where boys completing kindergarten and up will have camp activities such as swim lessons, arts and crafts, and boating as well as the focus on different sports each day.
Camps Stevenson-Witawentin is the decades-old day camp where girls completing kindergarten and up participate in arts and crafts, boating, swim lessons and free swim as well as other activities such as drama, adventure and exploration.
Water Camp is for girls completing fifth grade who are Level 4 Red Cross swimmers. The focus is on canoeing, boating, water akiing, knee boarding, snorkeling an swimming, in addition to other camp activities. A Level 4 swim card or a Swim test is necessary for the program. Swim tests are given at the beginning of each camp session.
A Leader in Training and Counselor in Training program is offered. Girls and boys ages 12-16 are assigned to units or activities. The program builds self-esteem, develops conflict resolution skills, enhances communication skills and better progares the participants for furture work.
Girls Sports Camps are offered for girls completing grades 3 and up who have a desire to learn the soccer, volleyball, softball, and basketball. These sports programs are offered in two-week segments. "Sports for girls not only contributes to physical fitness, but can improve mental well-being, enhance self-esteem and self discipline, and teach healthy competitive and cooperative attitudes. We achieve this in a setting which has been designed exclusively for them," stated Gillooly.
Financial aid is available to income eligible families on a first come first served basis. For a small fee Before-care and After-care is also first come first serve and is mandatory for children arriving before 8:30 a.m. and departing after 5:00 p.m. Applications for all camps and financial aid are NOW available at the center's front office. There will be an Open House Camps Registration Day on Tuesday April 16th from 3-6 p.m. at our 165 East Street Center. You can come and register or ask questions. For more information on any of the summer program opportunities call Sarah Gillooly, Camps director at 413-442-5174 or you can email us at www.girlsinc@berkshire.rr.com (Look for a chance to win a free week at camp!)
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Veteran Spotlight: Army Reserve Sgt. Bill 'Spaceman' Lee
By Wayne SoaresSpecial to iBerkshires
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Bill Lee served his country in the Army Reserve from 1970 to 1976 during the Vietnam War.
The "Spaceman" is the last Boston Red Sox player to miss time for active duty.
William Francis Lee III, grew up in Burbank, Calif., and was born into a history of former semipro and professional baseball players. His grandfather William was an infielder in the Pacific Coast League and his aunt Annabelle Lee was an All-American Girls Professional Baseball player.
"She taught me how to pitch," he said.
His father, also William, served in the Army as a sergeant during World War II and saw major action at the Battle of Okinawa as a radio communications soldier.
"My dad was tough, old school. My first big endorsement when I was playing was with a Honda dealership in Boston," Lee said. "I went to see my dad to get his thoughts and he says, 'If you come back with a rice-burning car, I'll run you through with the bayonet I took off a dead soldier.'"
Lee attended the University of Southern California and was part of the 1968 Trojan team that won the College World Series. He was drafted in the 22nd round by the Red Sox in the '68 draft.
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