From our friends at Chatham-Nauset Lions Club

Chatham-Nauset Lions are terrific supporters of Dream Day. For years, they have donated time maintaining their family cabin, given generously, and hosting lovely dinners for Dream Day families. We are grateful for their ongoing friendship and support. Here is a clip of Lions friends out at camp this past year, working hard on their cabin!

http://lionsclubs.org/blog/2011/08/19/story-of-the-week-massachusetts-lions-support-camp-for-families-with-ill-children/

Staff 2012 Hiring

Camp 2012 planning is underway! WE are in the midst of our Camp Director search. Click here for the full description. 

Camp staff hiring is now open as well. We are seeking counselor applicants, as well as lifeguard and nurse/EMT applicants. Camp staff application can be found here. Email with any questions!

Spread the word — our camp staff is our most precious resource — we are proud to select the best of the best.

Spectacles of Trees 2011

Here’s a peek at last year’s:  http://youtu.be/qhOCFbQKcqc

We are excited to share that Jay Foran – of EBS Foran Insurance & Advisory Services – has generously donated $5000 to Dream Day – in support of Dream Day family programming – including our upcoming holiday weekend. Employees will be ‘adopting’ Dream Day families and helping at our family party as well.
The Foran family has been a loyal friend to Dream Day, and we are truly grateful for their commitment and support.

Holiday Weekend 2011

We are excited to announce that this year’s annual Holiday Weekend will again be held at the Clarion Hotel [formerly All Seasons Motel] in South Yarmouth – from December 9th to the 11th

Click here for the application:

DD Holiday Wkd 2011 Family Application.

We are grateful to owner George Abbott and his staff, for their continued support and partnership.

 

The goal of Dream Day’s Holiday Weekend is like all Dream Day events: fun and respite for the special families we serve. A light schedule of programming is offered, including a special holiday party on Saturday from 12 to 3pm. Dream Day activities are family-focused and we remind families that supervision is essential for safety and all-in-all family enjoyment.

Nun Run 5K Run/Walk 2011

Date is set for OCT 22nd this year!

Race begins at 9am – at Oyster Pond Parking Lot [corner of Pond Street and Stage Harbor Rd]

$20 per entrant – Long sleeve t’s to the first 50 signed up!

Post-race party at Red Nun includes beers, bagels, and bananas

Registration live at http://www.active.com/running/chatham-ma/nun-run-5k-runwalk-2011

Or download form here:

nunrun2011

Arts Words & Wine!

Saturday, July 16th from 4-7pm

Cape Cod Museum of Art, Rt 6A, Dennis

$20 at the door

Hey Cape and Islands Families!

Local Dream Day families: Have YOU signed up for your Family Fun Day in July yet?

Sign up today! Info here:

http://dreamdayoncapecod.wordpress.com/about/cape-islands-family-fun-days-2011/

Kids helping kids!

Does it get any better than a school full of elementary age children raising money to send other kids to camp? We think not! YET AGAIN, students from Station Avenue Elementary School, South Yarmouth, led my their amazing Phys Ed teacher Patti Watson, participated in a month-long academic and physical triathlon, while fundraising for Dream Day. This year they raised over $3000! $3000!!!!

Their burst of excitement and pride was heard overwhelmingly in cheers and applause at their all-school meeting Wednesday.  They should be proud — we are proud of them! Thank you SAE!

It’s June Already?!

Here’s what is happening out at camp:

• We are in full swing clean up mode! MANY groups have dedicated service days in the last month. Lower Cape Kiwanis, Harwich-Dennis Rotary, Cape Cod Hospitality Marketing Association,  TWO groups from NStar, and more to come! We are grateful!
• Camp staff is getting ready to move out here by the end of the month! We can’t wait to see familiar faces, and plan out an awesome 2011 program.
• There are still a couple slots left for camp — as well as an active waiting list. Don’t delay! Send us your family camper application today!
• Calling all Cape & Islands Dream Day families: Registration is open for Dream Day’s Family Fun Days in July
• The BRAND NEW beach wheelchair is here — generously funded by the Davenport Companies and the Harwich-Dennis Rotary. We can’t wait to break it in on Cape Cod sand!
• We have one number left for the Falmouth Road Race — an awesome opportunity to run a world class race and support Dream Day at the same time! Contact us today.
• Our fishing tournament is just around the corner — July 29 @ Sesuit Harbor — stay tuned for application!
• New event for 2011: Arts, Words, and Wine at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Info coming soon!