'Camp-A-Palooza' for Columbus Day Weekend

Looking for Fun on Columbus Day Weekend?  Take the Kids to Camp-A-Palooza!

United Way's Day-long Family Festival at Camp Hillard Offers Plenty to Do!

A great all-in-one day of fun and activities, Camp-A-Palooza will have the kids singing, dancing and drumming along to top music and entertainment acts, headlined by the ever-popular Snacks (a.k.a. Pete and Maura Kennedy), Bokandeye African-American Dance Theater and the Take Me to the River Children's Community Chorus. 

But the fun doesn't stop with music and dancing. Scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Camp Hillard in Scarsdale, Camp-A-Palooza also features all-day arts and crafts, miniature golf, field day sports, zipline, and carnival games. 

All proceeds from Camp-A-Palooza will benefit United Way's Born Learning Initiative. Born Learning teaches new parents, caregivers and grandparents how to turn everyday activities into fun learning opportunities for eager little minds, which helps prepare young children to learn and succeed in school. Major sponsors of the event include Advocate Brokerage Corp., Citibabes, City of New Rochelle, Denise and Jeffrey Koslowsky, People's United Bank, Shari and Corey Schneider, ShopRite and Sidney Witter.

Located on 20 acres in Edgemont, New York, Camp Hillard has been owned and operated for 83 years by the Libman Family.  As one of Westchester County's premiere day camps, Camp Hillard has given generations of children safe, active, and memorable summers.  For additional information about the camp, visit camphillard.com.

Advance tickets for Camp-A-Palooza's day-long entertainment and activities are $25 per person and $100 per family.  Tickets at the gate are $35/$140.   There is no charge for children under the age of 3. The admission price includes all activities and entertainment.  A.J.'s Burgers, a popular New Rochelle eatery, will sell a variety of delicious lunch and snack items during the event.  For additional information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.uwwp.org/campapalooza.htm or contact Denise Woodin at 997-6700, ext. 729.

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (uwwp.org) is a local organization whose mission is to create opportunities for a better life for all in the areas of education, income and health, resulting in lasting and positive change for those who live and work here.

Website: http://www.uwwp.org/campapalooza.htm
Phone: 914-997-6700 ext. 729
Email: dwoodin@uwwp.org
Price: $25 per person and $100 per family. Tickets at the gate are $35/$140. No charge for children under the age of 3.