Camp Alexo receives $50,000 boost from provincial grant
The Boys and Girls Club and Youth HQ in Red Deer are celebrating $50,000 in provincial funding support for facility costs at Camp Alexo.
“The support from the Community Initiatives Program will enable us to ensure that Camp Alexo is operating and ready to welcome back the hundreds of children and youth who look forward to camp opportunities and experiences throughout the year”, states Rob Lewis, the camp’s executive director.
Officials say the impact of closing the camp this year due to COVID-19 has had a significant impact not only on the many children and families they serve, but also on revenues to support operating costs.
Camp Alexo serves more than 2,200 children, youth and community groups throughout Central Alberta every year. Children and youth are given the opportunity to grow and discover their potential, learn life-long skills and to create connections and interests through numerous opportunities and experiences.
