Magic show helps Camp Discovery
The McMinnville Jaycees helped send 18 disabled children to Camp Discovery this year and hope to do it again with fund-raising efforts via their state organization.
Jaycee president Harrison Woodlee said people may be getting phone calls about the fund-raiser, but said there’s no cause for concern if you don’t recognize the voice on the line. The Tennessee Jaycees are planning to do the calling on behalf of the local organization.
Woodlee said the Jaycees usually solicit individuals and businesses for donations for a magic show, which is planned for Sept. 29 at Warren County Middle School. The proceeds from the magic show benefit area children who go to Camp Discovery, which is designed to meet the special needs of those who are suffering from either a mental or physical disability.
The camp is located in the Flynn’s Lick Creek area of Cordell Hull in Jackson County. At camp, activities are provided to help campers develop motor skills, foster better social interaction and improve physical abilities.
“It allows campers with disabilities a chance to go to camp and be normal people for a week because they’re around people just like them,” Woodlee said.
Of last year’s campers, none paid the full fee of $250 for the week-long experience, he added.
For additional information, contact the Tennessee Jaycees at (615) 558-8271 or the McMinnville Jaycees at P.O. Box 665, McMinnville, Tenn., 37111.