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Kirt Manecke is the founder and volunteer president of LandChoices.

Don’t miss out! Donate now to help us save camps for kids

Don’t miss out. Invest in our work to at SaveCamps.org to save camps for kids by making your end of the year tax-deductible contribution to LandChoices today by clicking on the “Donate Now” button below. Donate By Check Please mail check, payable to “LandChoices”, to: LandChoices, P.O. Box 181, Milford, MI 48381. We Rely On [...]

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Join us on Facebook to save camps

Join SaveCamps.org on Facebook to help spread the word to save camps. Once you join us, you can post information about your camp on our wall. We have nearly 450 members on SaveCamps.org Facebook page, let’s make it 500 with your help! It’s a great way to connect with like minded people, keep updated on [...]

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CAMP GUSTIN HAS A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN THE SCOUTING PROGRAM

Below is the press release from Save Maine Scout Camps Facebook post and I want to congratulate all these hard working people who worked against what was wrong and made it right. It’s a national embarrassment that so many of the Boy Scouts of America’s local councils are selling camps, and thank goodness they came to their senses [...]

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The huge difference camp made in my life

Sara Vance discusses with Kirt Manecke from SaveCamps.org the impact Camp Wyandot, then a Camp Fire Girls Camp, now a Camp Fire USA camp, made in her life in the short video below. Life-Changing Sara says that camp gave her the love of nature and helped her discover that she liked working with kids, leading [...]

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Camp Munsee saved by Red-tail Conservancy!

I received this letter below from Barry Banks, the executive director of the Red-tail Conservancy, and wanted to share it with you. Congratulations on your terrific work Barry and thank you for your note and for keeping us updated! Barry included, under the photo of him at left that he sent me, the inspiring words, [...]

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Save camps for kids during our Make A Difference Day event, Saturday, October 23

Reminder!: You can help save Scout camps during our Make A Difference Day Event on Saturday, October 23, 2010. You can take action by joining SaveCamps.org page on Facebook, sharing this link with others to help spread the word, and contacting the media. Please help spread the word about this important event by clicking on [...]

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Help save Scout camps during Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 23

You can help save Scout camps during our Make A Difference Day Event on Saturday, October 23, 2010. You can take action by joining SaveCamps.org page on Facebook, sharing this link with others to help spread the word, and contacting the media. Please help spread the word about this important event by clicking on the [...]

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Camp Singing Hills: Parents oppose closing of Girl Scout camp

Camp Singing Hills has been in existence for more than four decades. The Girl Scouts want to close the 240-acre Camp Singing Hills near Middlebury, Indiana, saying it’s under-utilized and other camps in the area have more potential. Video View the short video below to hear from those who want the camp saved. “I went [...]

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A Shift For Survival: The Impact Of The Girl Scout Realignment On Camps: From Camp Business magazine

“A Shift For Survival: The Impact Of The Girl Scout Realignment On Camps: From Camp Business magazine” (PDF) is an article in Camp Business magazine that you’ll want to view. Article Highlights Below I’ve paraphrased information from the article and bolded important points. Land is the greatest asset and greatest liability for all 109 councils…” “It [...]

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Camp Singing Hills Girl Scout Camp scheduled to close

Camp Singing Hills in Middlebury, Indiana is scheduled to close. The article “Camp Singing Hills scheduled to be closed” has more information. Will Menges from Friends of Camp Singing Hills sent us the media release below. Local Girl Scouts Take Action to Save Local Girl Scout Camp Contact: Friendsofcsh@gmail.com As a response to the Girl Scouts of [...]

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