Applications for the
Dragonfly Forest Summer
2009 Program
will be available on Jan
1, 2009
At Dragonfly Forest
between morning swims
and evening campfires,
approximately 120
children become actors
on stage, swimmers,
artists, athletes, canoe
paddlers, stargazers
and, most importantly,
friends. Our campers
experience a magical
transformation, as they
sing and dance, learn to
soar, and develop
important friendships
that often last a
lifetime.
At first glance,
Dragonfly Forest
looks like any other
traditional summer camp.
There is swimming,
boating, fishing,
archery, arts and
crafts, ropes courses,
boating and nature
activities. Yet, look
more closely and you
will find that
Dragonfly Forest is
specifically designed
for children with
chronic or life
threatening illnesses
and disorders and allows them to
safely enjoy the
activities of a
"traditional" camp.
Dragonfly Forest
is more than a
fun-filled getaway. It
helps children to better
cope with the day-to-day
challenges they face.
Nestled among hundreds
of rolling acres in
rural, pristine,
Chester County, PA,
this unique location
provides excitement and
adventure for campers in
the great outdoors.
Between early morning
crafts and evening
carnivals, children
whose lives have been a
series of medical
procedures and hospital
stays are transformed
into just "kids." They
have a chance to be with
others coping with
similar illnesses or
conditions and realize
that they are not alone.
Most importantly, the
prescription for the day
is fun, fun, fun!
Laughter, giggles,
friendships, excitement,
and bursting energy
abound throughout our
magical forest of tall
pines, majestic oaks,
nature trails, and a
fourteen
acre lake. Campers are
empowered to do things
they never dreamed they
could do. They are
infused with a spirit of
accomplishment at every
turn and are allowed to
forget that "they have
what they have."
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