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United Way of Florence County Awards $10,000 for ScienceSouth Summer Camp
Posted Monday, May 09, 2008
Florence, SC, June 9, 2008-On Monday, June 9 the United Way of Florence County
awarded funding to ScienceSouth that will make summer science fun possible for some area
children. At its Florence office, the United Way presented ScienceSouth Project Director
Colleen Zilio a $10,000 check that will sponsor 40 Florence students to attend ScienceSouth’s
summer kids’ camp.
“This grant will assist ScienceSouth in the provision of career awareness and focus during
the summer months for area youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to do so,”
said President David Barr of the United Way of Florence County. “The program has clearly
stated anticipated outcomes and is designed to plant the seeds of technological inquiry
that will, hopefully, manifest itself in future technicians and scientists from this target
group.”
“ScienceSouth is focused on the development of the next generation of engineers, scientists,
and technicians,” Zilio said. “We are thrilled that the United Way will provide the opportunity
for 40 students to participate in summer camps that will give them a deeper understanding of
critical science concepts. We aim for students to leave with alternative ways of thinking
about careers in science and technology.”
Through the summer camps, students will discover the excitement of learning through hands-on
activities enabling them to experience the real world of science. “The 40 sponsored children
come from low-income families that financially may not be able to send their child to camp,”
Zilio said. “Economics should not deter academic enhancement and we’re so happy that the
United Way stepped in to provide these children with the chance to take their first steps
to a new career path and a successful future.”
ScienceSouth launched its first camp on June 9 and will offer various camps through mid-July.
The camps range from Animals in Our Backyard and Crime Science Investigators to Engineering
Marvels and Fantastic Flying. Visit www.sciencesouth.org for information on other kids and
family workshops available at ScienceSouth on Jeffries Creek.
CONTACT:
Colleen Zilio
ScienceSouth
(843) 629-4040
FAX (843) 629-4341
zilio@sciencesouth.org
www.sciencesouth.org
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