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Skyhawks Sports Teams Up with Kevin Garnett and Big Ticket Sports

SPOKANE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Skyhawks Sports, powered by Stack Sports and renowned as the premier provider of youth sports programs for children aged 4 - 14 years in the United States, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kevin Garnett's Big Ticket Sports for operation and management of Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball events across the nation, further enhancing Skyhawks' extensive offerings.

"I am looking forward to partnering with an industry leader such as Skyhawks Sports Academy to bring Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball to kids across the country," said George Daniel, CEO of Big Ticket Sports. "Stack Sports' mission to increase participation and grow the game at the grassroots level fits perfectly with what we are doing here at Big Ticket Sports."

Hoop It Up has been a prominent figure in the 3x3 basketball scene for the past three decades, organizing tournaments around the globe and working closely with numerous NBA teams to create unforgettable experiences. With millions of participants worldwide, Hoop It Up is known as the most extensive grassroots basketball tour in the world, hosting events in cities across the nation.

Since its inception in 1990, Kick It 3v3 Soccer has become a staple weekend event in cities throughout the country, providing year-round competition for soccer players of all abilities. The event has fostered the growth and development of several renowned athletes, including current and former professional players as well as stars from the U.S. Women's and Men's National teams. Kick It 3v3 Soccer is rich in history and tradition, establishing a direct grassroots connection with young soccer players and their families.

Jason Frazier, GM of Skyhawks Sports, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "We are thrilled to join forces with Big Ticket Sports and expand our offerings to include both Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball. This collaboration will provide even more opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and create lasting memories through sports."

About Big Ticket Sports LLC:

Owned by NBA MVP and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, Big Ticket Sports is dedicated to creating dynamic sports events and experiential events. Big Ticket Sports owns and operates the iconic Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball, Kick It 3v3 Soccer, and Let It Fly Flag Football tours, as well as providing event activation for clients such as the NBA.

For more information visit https://www.bigticketsportsllc.com/ https://www.hoopitup.com/ & https://www.kickitsoccer.com/.

About Skyhawks Sports Academy:

Over the last 40 years, Skyhawks Sports Academies have created vibrant memories in the lives of boys and girls across North America. Full of interaction and excitement, Skyhawks' camps provide great fun for everyone, and our best camps are known to have a festival-like atmosphere. The most incredible part of a Skyhawks Sports Academy camp is that the children forget that they are learning valuable sport and life skills because those lessons are so well integrated with friendly and fascinating play. For more information visit https://www.skyhawks.com/.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the US Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

Skyhawks Sports, powered by Stack Sports and renowned as the premier provider of youth sports programs for children aged 4 - 14 years in the United States, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kevin Garnett's Big Ticket Sports for operation and management of Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball events across the nation, further enhancing Skyhawks' extensive offerings.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Kidventure to Open Texas Summer Programs

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor's Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, one of the largest private summer camp organizations in Texas since 1994, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020 at over 24 locations in Houston, Dallas, and Austin.

The decision involved a variety of questions and obvious concerns. Can we provide a program that will mitigate the spread of Covid-19? Do we have the infrastructure to provide for the guidelines set forth by the CDC and our State? Will camp provide for the greater good of our communities? And will camp, with all its new protocols and procedures actually be 'camp' for those that need it most?

Kidventure has operated summer camps in Texas since 1994. It uses the foundations of camp to help improve the lives of its campers, caring for the mental, social, and physical wellbeing of children.

Kidventure's President, Mike McDonell said, "Never has that need - camp - been more crucial for children than right now. We believe that camp affords children with a unique opportunity to grow in confidence, to provide for hope, to battle against fear, and thrive."

Kidventure will take 26 years of experience and combine that with guidelines and protocols designed to help slow the spread of Covid-19, create a camp physical environment that is cleaner, and will implement systems to keep small groups of campers as one, and limit the flow of larger groups together. In addition, Kidventure will prescreen all those entering campsites and plans to monitor the health and wellbeing of its campers and staff during the camp day.

McDonell added, "The guidelines are not designed to be fool-proof? But the mental health of our children and the economic viability of our families and communities is not either."

Together with health professionals, Kidventure will update guidelines and will make necessary changes when and where needed.

Camps Coordinator and Vice President, Michael Valka said, "We will do as we have always done, and work to do our best. We are certain your child's experience at camp will provide them with the opportunity to reunite with friends, to once again run free, and we are certain their time with us will be cause for happiness, joy, and fun."

Kidventure has created a comprehensive Summer Camp Handbook During COVID-19 that contains all the new guidelines recently presented by the State of Texas as well as many of their own.

Kidventure has also created information on its website to help assist parents and children with questions and information about Summer Day Camp 2020.

Learn more at: https://kidventure.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/eWJKPy8VwpI

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0521s2p-kidventure-campers-300dpi.jpg
*Caption: Kidventure Campers.

After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor's Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020.

Related link: https://kidventure.com/

Berkeley Coding Academy Opens Doors with Summer Camp in Machine Learning and AI

BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Berkeley Coding Academy, a new computer science team of credentialed teachers, is offering summer camps to empower youth in Python Programming, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

Machine Learning has not been an option for middle school and high school students until now. Machine Learning is the ability of computers to make predictions from data without being explicitly programmed. More importantly, Machine Learning allows systems to problem-solve and refine themselves again and again, making it the most valuable skill in the economy today.

Corey Wade, chair of the math department at Berkeley Independent Study and lead author of "The Python Workshop," developed BCA to bring Machine Learning to a wider and younger audience. A multiple grant award winner, Wade has run after school coding clubs with students to create iPhone Apps, design websites, and analyze big data. Wade realized that bringing Machine Learning to the high school curriculum, however, was a slow process. The urgency and potential of high school students to become acquainted with Machine Learning inspired Wade to start BCA right away.

BCA partnered with Hands-On!, Berkeley's first STEAM lab run by credentialed teacher Tracy Hollander. Hands-On! provides STEAM camps during summer for ages 5-11. BCA will provide Machine Learning & AI camps at the same location for ages 12-18. All instructors at BCA and Hands-On! are Berkeley credentialed teachers with deep experiences in the classroom.

According to Wade, "Many talented people understand Machine Learning, but very few teach Machine Learning to high school students. It's definitely a challenge. When I look at what my students accomplish in math, I know they can learn Machine Learning. Our students, given the right guidance and motivation, can do anything."

What makes BCA special is that Bay Area middle school and high school students now have the rare opportunity to learn Machine Learning & AI with an experienced and passionate teacher.

Here are 5 facts about Machine Learning & AI in the world today, from Finances Online. (https://financesonline.com/machine-learning-statistics/)

1. 80% of companies plan to adopt AI for customer service by 2020. (oracle.com)

2. 97% of mobile users use AI-powered voice assistants. (creativestrategies.com)

3. $28.5 billion - The total funding allocated to machine learning worldwide during the first quarter of 2019. (statista.com)

4. $13 trillion - The potential global economy that AI could deliver by 2030. (mckinsey.com)

5. 74% of companies say ML will transform jobs and industries. (memsql.com)

Here are 5 reasons why Bay Area students should enroll in a Machine Learning & AI summer camp with BCA.

1. Machine Learning is a game-changer - Students who build Machine Learning models will gain an edge. Machine Learning is usually reserved for upper division college students, graduates, and data science professionals. BCA changes the status quo by making Machine Learning available to teens.

2. Big data is bigger than ever - BCA students learn how to program in Python and analyze big data. Using Python to analyze big data is the work of a data analyst and typically commands a large salary.

3. Friendships and mentorships can transform lives - Learning from and working with like-minded peers can help solidify technical skills and forge lifelong friendships. Moreover, BCA encourages developing relationships with mentors, potentially leading to exciting opportunities that extend beyond summer.

4. Limitless opportunities for social impact - Working with big data and coding in Python is valuable to many people. Opportunities to help others in camp will arise, and opportunities to help local communities may surface.

5. BCA teaches professional coding skills through "real-world" datasets - The code that BCA teaches is the real deal. It's the same code used by professional data scientists.

For more information about BCA, visit https://www.berkeleycodingacademy.com/ - or email info@berkeleycodingacademy.com.

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Founder, Director
Berkeley Coding Academy
corey[at]berkeleycodingacademy.com
(510) 270-5542

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Berkeley Coding Academy, a new computer science team of credentialed teachers, is offering summer camps to empower youth in Python Programming, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

Related link: https://www.berkeleycodingacademy.com/

Camp EDMO Announces Comprehensive After School Programs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Camp EDMO(TM), a leading Bay Area non-profit offering STEAM and SEL oriented After School and Summer Camp Programs, announced that it is making its Comprehensive After School Programs, which encompass 180 days of the school year, available to Bay Area schools. The programs are customized to each school's individual needs and ideal for providing on-campus homework support, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities and Social Emotional Skill (SEL) building.

"Several factors set our Comprehensive After School Programs apart," said Kendra Watkins, Senior School Year Program Manager for Camp EDMO(TM). "First, we are able to customize our program to each school's critical needs, whether it is making more time for homework or engaging kids in after school learning activities. Second, our program can help kids become better, more prepared students, often without even realizing it because we make it fun for them. Third, we supplement what's being taught in the classroom, easing the burden for teachers."

Currently, Camp EDMO(TM) is operating a Comprehensive After School Program at Ruby Bridges Elementary in Alameda. The program has helped ease the school's challenges of low test scores and daily disruptions that were getting in the way of student learning.

Proper science education, especially at the K-8 levels, has long been an issue in the state of California. While science education in California received a state budget boost of $400 million in the 2018-19 school year, the increase didn't factor in teacher training. As a result, it is left up to the teachers to find a way to incorporate science into their curriculum with little to no support, making it difficult for them to adhere to the Next Generation Science Standards implemented by California in 2013. All too often, children are forced to learn science outside of the classroom, making after school programs that offer STEAM activities in a fun, relaxed environment more important than ever.

"By middle school, if children don't enjoy STEM concepts or envision themselves pursuing a STEAM career, the odds that they will do so decline dramatically," said Ed Caballero, Camp EDMO(TM)'s Executive Director and Co-founder. "It starts with exposing kids to STEAM activities at an early age. Our Comprehensive After School Programs offer that much-needed exposure every day of the school year."

About Camp EDMO:

Camp EDMO(TM), powered by Edventure More, a year-round 501(c)(3) non-profit enrichment organization, offers high-quality, high-access STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) programs which expose Pre-K to 8th grade kids to the latest scientifically proven methods of whole-child development.

EDMO(TM)'s overarching mission is to develop kids who are curious, courageous and kind, with the intention of creating mindfulness and emotional presence that will carry over to adulthood. It is also committed to making the camp experience and STEAM learning accessible to families who might not otherwise be able to afford it through its equity programs, subsidizing camp costs for lower income families. Learn more at: https://campedmo.org/

Camp EDMO, a leading Bay Area non-profit offering STEAM and SEL oriented After School and Summer Camp Programs, announced that it is making its Comprehensive After School Programs, which encompass 180 days of the school year, available to Bay Area schools.

Related link: https://campedmo.org/

Summer Camp for Mompreneurs

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nearly half of stay at home moms plan to network with other professionals to find new jobs, but unfortunately 1/3 of them don't have contacts. More than 70% of working mothers and fathers say women are penalized professionally for starting families, and men aren't. And almost three-quarters of moms - and more than 70% of women without children - say mothers are offered fewer opportunities to move up the ladder than childless women. Enter Mompreneur and Me.

Featured in Adweek and Entrepreneur, at Mompreneur and Me events groups of working moms and their children (dads are welcome too!) and social media mom influencers network and have fun- from bowling to mommy and me cooking classes. For the first hour moms participate in an activity with their child, and for the second hour they network with one another and work on professional development activities: from handling office politics to advocating for oneself in corporate settings.

The women love Mompreneur and Me events because unlike conferences and other meetups, thanks to corporate sponsorship they do not need to pay to attend or travel outside their city. Mompreneur and Me events come to their city. The moms also have access to quality childcare while on site, so they can network guilt-free.

Upcoming Dates: July 14 - Brooklyn (for a video from past events, click here: https://mompreneurandme.com/join-us/).

If you're interested in covering this or attending the July 14 event, please email Christine. She can discuss the national events and/or:
* What professional development skills are most requested by mom attendees.
* Why mom influencers are a critical component to the success of the events, and
* Some of the global brands who support the event, like McDonald's, and why they're committing to working moms through the events.

More information: https://mompreneurandme.com/

About Christine Michel Carter:

As a writer, speaker and consultant Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they're at the forefront of the minds of Black female and millennial mom consumers. Christine is also the best-selling author of "Can Mommy Go To Work?," a children's book for working moms. She has been featured in, and guest contributed to several global digital publications, including TIME, The New York Times, Harper's BAZAAR, Parents, Health, Ebony and Women's Health.

Christine regularly contributes to Forbes covering millennial moms in the workplace, diverse professionals and under 30 professionals and has interviewed a number of celebrity moms, including Tamera Mowry, Kristin Cavallari, and La La Anthony. As an advocate for mothers and Black women, Christine has also helped Senator Kamala Harris promote the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act and Black Maternal Health Week. Learn more: https://christinemichelcarter.com/

About Elizabeth Scherle and Influenster:

Elizabeth Scherle is Co-Founder and President of Influenster, the leading product discovery and ratings and reviews platform, a digital destination where millions of consumers research and review products, and where brands can connect with these highly-engaged, empowered shoppers. With a community of more than 5.7 million members, Influenster boasts 36 million reviews and is growing by 1 million member reviews monthly, making it second only to Amazon in total product review count.

As a female executive in the technology field, where women are still underrepresented, Scherle is passionate about helping other women grow and ultimately succeed. With that aim, three years ago Influenster introduced an annual Women in STEM scholarship program, awarding five deserving recipients $1K grants to further their studies and research. The application pool was so large in Spring 2019 that Influenster plans to grow this effort into a twice-a-year program. Learn more: https://www.influenster.com/

About Kidville Carroll Gardens:

Kidville Carroll Gardens is a children's enrichment center located in Brooklyn, offering classes for children ages 0-5, in categories including dance, music, enrichment, gym and art. Kidville offers Summer Camp and a Preschool alternative programs for children 2 and 3 years of age, as well as hosting epic Birthday Parties. Sign up for your free trial class today! Learn more: https://kidville.com/carrollgardens/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/AW7Cy4iHWug

Nearly half of stay at home moms plan to network with other professionals to find new jobs, but unfortunately one third of them don't have contacts. And almost three-quarters of moms - and more than 70% of women without children - say mothers are offered fewer opportunities to move up the ladder than childless women. Enter Mompreneur and Me.

Related link: https://mompreneurandme.com/

Over 1,000 Summer Camp Scholarships Available to Local Children Through ActivityHero’s Camp and Class Marketplace

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the first time, families who struggle to make ends meet can apply for multiple summer camp scholarships with ActivityHero's simple online registration. Over 1,000 scholarships are available at 50 summer camps for as little as $20. Participating camps include BrainVyne (Palo Alto, CA and other Bay Area locations), Camp Perigee (Berkeley, CA), CD's Art Studio (San Jose, CA), Game Time Basketball (Henderson, NV), The Paintbrush (Chicago, IL) and many more.

While some summer camps already offer financial aid, each has its own application process and deadline. ActivityHero's scholarship program allows families to apply for multiple summer camps with one application, saving time and increasing the success of receiving a scholarship.

"We have an amazing variety of summer camps, extracurricular activities and sports on ActivityHero," said Peggy Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of ActivityHero. "We want all children to have access to high-quality summer experiences and social and learning benefits."

In particular, summertime poses challenges for working parents to fill in the 11-12 weeks that school is out. "If there is a gap in childcare coverage, mothers are usually the ones that stay home with the kids, which can impact their career," Chang said. "By providing an easy way to find camps, and connecting them with scholarships, we want to help mothers reach their full potential in the workplace while their kids gain new experiences at camp."

This is the first time that many of the participating camps are offering financial aid. "I've always wanted to offer scholarships but I didn't know how to start," said CD Hullinger of CD's Art Studio. "ActivityHero's scholarship program makes it easy to offer a few spots without the administrative work."

Families can apply for a scholarship at ActivityHero.com. Scholarships are available for children ages 5-17. Household income and family size will determine scholarship eligibility. Cash contributions from local families help more children attend summer camp.

Apply at: https://www.activityhero.com/biz/summer-camp-scholarship/camp-scholarship-application

About ActivityHero:

ActivityHero is the leading online marketplace for kids camps, activities and after school classes. Families book local activities with one easy registration. Activity providers can claim and customize their listing and use online tools to get new customers. ActivityHero also sponsors an annual $10,000 grant contest for providers of kids camps and classes. Founded by Silicon Valley female engineers, ActivityHero is backed by investors from Inventus Capital, 500 Startups, Google, Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information, visit https://www.ActivityHero.com.

Media Contact:
Peggy Chang
ActivityHero
info@activityhero.com

or the first time, families who struggle to make ends meet can apply for multiple summer camp scholarships with ActivityHero's simple online registration. Over 1,000 scholarships are available at 50 summer camps for as little as $20.

Related link: https://www.ActivityHero.com/

Galileo Camps Coming to Arcadia, California Summer 2019

ARCADIA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Galileo Camps (Galileo Learning, LLC), one of the most renowned summer day camp providers in the country, will be putting down community roots this summer at Barnhart School on June 17, 2019.

Galileo's mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. This work is more important today than ever before. There are two primary programs-Camp Galileo (preK-5th grade) and Galileo Summer Quest (5th-8th grade). In a whimsical, one-of-a-kind, joyful summer setting, kids and staff learn what it means to be a true innovator.

Through imaginative themes and majors, they learn to apply a comprehensive yet straightforward framework called The Galileo Innovation Approach(R), which has been proven by a Stanford study to have lasting impact.

Founded by CEO Glen Tripp in the Bay Area in 2002, Galileo first expanded to Southern California in 2015. After three years in the region, SoCal camps have grown to serve 26 communities. "As a SoCal native and parent, it has been so fulfilling to bring Galileo magic to the families who are closest to my heart.

"This program really does teach kids how to be hopeful, bold-thinking changemakers at a time when the world needs it most," says Sarah McDonald, VP of Southern California Operations.

Learn more at: https://galileo-camps.com/our-camps/locations/cg-arcadia-barnhart-school/

About Galileo:
Galileo operates 100+ summer camps throughout California and Illinois where more than 35,000 kids and over 2,500 staff will invent, design, create and play in summer 2019. Galileo's mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. Founded in 2002 by Glen Tripp, Galileo is a certified B Corp, a Real Leaders' 2019 Top Impact Company, and was also named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017. Learn more at: https://galileo-camps.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/QW1DTyeI5NM

Galileo Camps (Galileo Learning, LLC), one of the most renowned summer day camp providers in the country, will be putting down community roots this summer at Barnhart School on June 17, 2019.

Related link: https://galileo-camps.com/

Brainy Camps Association Launches ‘Be Gluten Free Family Camp’ for Youth with Celiac Disease

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brainy Camps Association, which provides camps for children with chronic health conditions, announced that it will be launching a family camp for youth with celiac disease in summer 2019. Adding to its consortium of 12 condition-specific camps, Be Gluten Free Family Camp, or BG Free for short, was founded in conjunction with the Gastroenterology Department of Children's National Health System.

Registration has officially opened for the 3-day, 2-night program, as well as for Brainy Camps' other summer programs. The camp is scheduled to run July 12 to July 14, 2019.

BG Free will provide opportunities for children and their families to learn about celiac disease in an environment that is supportive, safe, fun, and of course, gluten-free. Brainy Camps, which works in partnership with departments at Children's National, is a subsidiary of the Washington D.C.-based pediatric hospital.

"Camp Be Gluten-Free represents an opportunity for kids with celiac disease and their families to build a support system by connecting with other children and families living a gluten-free lifestyle," said Vanessa Weisbrod, gluten-free diet education director at Children's National. "We plan to offer activities to benefit the entire family, including cooking classes, support groups and social outlets like bonfires with gluten-free s'mores and a family talent show. We hope to build camaraderie and a truly celiac strong community."

Susan Mehlman, assistant director of Brainy Camps, said: "Brainy Camps is excited to add a thirteenth camp to our consortium of medically managed, residential camps serving children with chronic health conditions. Be Gluten Free Family Camp will allow kids to meet others like themselves and their families to gain support from one another as they learn about the condition from experts in the field. We welcome the gastroenterology team from Children's National as they guide the families through their first summer with Brainy Camps."

The campsite is located in Saint George, Va.

About Brainy Camps:

Brainy Camps Association, a 501(c)(3) charity and subsidiary of Children's National Health System, is a consortium of residential and family camps, retreats and services for children with chronic health conditions. With the help of over 150 volunteers, the organization serves more than 500 children each year. Brainy Camps' mission is to help youth with chronic health conditions live well and reach their potential.

Through week-long condition-specific camps and support and leadership programs, Brainy Camps offers children the opportunity to meet peers, mentors and counselors with the same conditions and to learn skills in medical self-management. Since its founding in 1994, Brainy Camps has expanded to host condition-specific camps for children with a range of health conditions, including neurofibromatosis, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, heart disease, Down syndrome, hemiplegic/diplegic cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, high functioning autism spectrum disorder, celiac disease, Tourette syndrome and childhood obesity, as well as a program for youth transitioning to adulthood.

To learn more about Brainy Camps visit: https://www.brainycamps.com/.

Twitter: @BrainyCamps @childrenshealth

Brainy Camps Association, which provides camps for children with chronic health conditions, announced that it will be launching a family camp for youth with celiac disease in summer 2019. Adding to its consortium of 12 condition-specific camps, Be Gluten Free Family Camp, or BG Free for short, was founded in conjunction with the Gastroenterology Department of Children's National Health System.

Related link: https://www.brainycamps.com/

Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation Names Ian Roberts as New Executive Director

NEWBURY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is pleased to announce that Ian Roberts has been named as Executive Director of the organization. Roberts is returning home to Ohio from Colorado, where he served most recently as Director of Overnight Camps for Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, Colorado. Roberts has more than 20 years of experience working for and providing leadership to summer camp organizations. Ian began in the role on October 1, 2018.

"We are thrilled to have Ian step into our new Executive Director role," said Ted Rusinoff, Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation Board Chair. "His non-profit leadership and management experience make him well positioned to lead us forward. His passion and commitment to our cause, along with his significant camp experience, will enable him to build our camp capacity, expand our reach, and offer even more impactful programming to our campers."

As Executive Director, Roberts will report to the Foundation's Board of Directors and be responsible for directing and managing strategic work, programs, and administrative operations of the Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation in a manner consistent with the organization's mission: To help children living with Type One Diabetes to grow in mind, body and spirit through an outdoor camp experience that strengthens confidence and creates a community of children.

"I am very grateful and honored to be assuming this new role with Camp Ho Mita Koda," said Roberts. "This opportunity represents the culmination of my journey and the work I have accomplished throughout my career. I truly look forward to working with the Board, dedicated staff, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make Camp Ho Mita Koda the most special, magical, and life-changing 'home away from home' it can be."

About the Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation:

The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 2017 to save and operate Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury, Ohio. Camp Ho Mita Koda was founded in 1929 by Dr. Henry and Betty John as the nation's first camp for children with juvenile diabetes. Each summer, hundreds of campers come to our 72-acre camp to make friends, to have fun, and most importantly, to learn how to manage their disease. Campers receive around the clock medical care provided by our community's leading hospital systems including the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, and University Hospitals.

For more information about Camp Ho Mita Koda, please visit https://www.camphomitakoda.org/.

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The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation, an Ohio non-profit, is pleased to announce that Ian Roberts has been named as Executive Director of the organization. Roberts is returning home to Ohio from Colorado, where he served most recently as Director of Overnight Camps for Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, Colorado.

Related link: https://www.camphomitakoda.org/