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- A little about me:
- USC's Beta Sigma chapter of the Kappa Alpha fraternity began Troy Camp as a community service project in 1948, "partially motivated by the obvious need of the communities surrounding USC and partially as an answer to rival UCLA’s own community outreach philanthropy (Unicamp)." In the camp's first year, the fraternity took 70 elementary school boys[3] from the East Side Boys Club (now the East L.A. Boys and Girls Club)[4] to summer camp for a week of outdoor education, fun and bonding activities outside of the Los Angeles area. One of the project’s founding members, Otis Healy (USC Class of 1950), has remained a major source of support for Troy Camp’s continuation and growth.
The project grew rapidly in popularity among students, opening its membership to women and non-Greeks a few years later. Coupled with this growth was a change in the nature of the organization: in 1965, Troy Camp counselors Harry Grant and Bobby Godfrey decided they wanted more time with the kids than just the one week of camp, but realized they would have to work with kids who lived closer to USC for that to work. In 1966, Troy Camp began handling its own recruitment of children from the area. The organization was then able to incorporate events throughout the year, beginning with a Christmas party and later adding a beach trip and a USC football game. By 1970, the follow-up programming included an event for the children at least once a month. In the spring of 1970, Troy Camp expanded its focus beyond elementary school through the institution of a Junior Counselor program for former campers now in high school. The inaugural class of 16 junior counselors included former camper Margie Buckingham, who went on to attend USC and serve as the Director of Troy Camp in 1977.
Around the same time, the organization developed Pass the Can, a fundraising event held every year at the USC homecoming football game. To continue supporting itself, Troy Camp has more recently begun grant-writing efforts in 2001 and a charity auction in 2003, now transformed into its current fundraising Gala. The growth in funds has allowed Troy Camp to deepen and expand its work with children in USC’s community. Yearlong programming now includes bimonthly events as well as a variety of in- and after-school programs. Additionally, Troy Camp has sought and seen an increase in the number of schools it serves and the number of campers that its members mentor. A new program entitled "Leaders In Training" was added in spring of 2006 for camper alumni in middle school to stay connected with the organization, form more personal relationships with counselors, and prepare for high school and higher education.
Troy Camp's week of camp was held at Idyllwild Pines campground in Idyllwild, CA from the early 1990s until 2008. It has since been relocated to Forest Home campground in Forest Falls, CA.
- School you attend:
- 32nd Street Elementary School
52nd Street Elementary School
Accelerated Elementary Charter School
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Science Center School
Esperanza Elementary School
Hoover Street Elementary School
James A. Foshay Learning Center
John W. Mack Elementary School
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Menlo Avenue Elementary School
Normandie Avenue Elementary School
St. Agnes School
Synergy Charter Academy
Trinity Street Elementary School
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
West Vernon Elementary School
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Eddie posted a blog postNeighborhood Academic Initiative sends Foshay and Manual Arts kids to college, USC & Harvard
KABC and veteran LA reporter Sid Garcia did a fabulous and well-deserved feature on the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Friday and its homegrown leader, Kim Thomas-Barrios. Below is a USC story on the program and this year's senior class.Which high school graduating class boasts 100 percent of its students enrolling in…See More
24th Street Theatre's blog post was featured24th Street Theatre Directors recognized by LA Weekly
LA WEEKLY is featuring 24th Street Theatre co-founders Debbie Devine and Jay McAdams in their annual BEST PEOPLE 2012 Issue! There are 5 different covers photographed by the amazing Kevin Scanlon for this special issue that hit newsstands yesterday...all gorgeous. Grab one for your coffee table if you live in L.A... and here's the online version for our 24th ST friends across the globe:Debbie and Jay's BEST PEOPLE 2012…See More
24th Street Theatre posted a blog post24th Street Theatre Directors recognized by LA Weekly
LA WEEKLY is featuring 24th Street Theatre co-founders Debbie Devine and Jay McAdams in their annual BEST PEOPLE 2012 Issue! There are 5 different covers photographed by the amazing Kevin Scanlon for this special issue that hit newsstands yesterday...all gorgeous. Grab one for your coffee table if you live in L.A... and here's the online version for our 24th ST friends across the globe:Debbie and Jay's BEST PEOPLE 2012…See More
Eddie updated an eventNeighborhood Council - 1st Thursday of Every Month at MLK Park
June 7, 2012 at 6:30pm to March 7, 2013 at 9pm
The North Area Neighborhood Development Council meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss the most important issues in the community.See More
24th Street Theatre's blog post was featuredIndia Comes to 24th ST This Sat! Get your tickets today!
This Saturday, May 5th at 1pm, 24th STreet Theatre brings performance artist Sheetal Gandhi to North University Park with her hit show, Bahu-Beti-Biwi. This, the final show of this year’s Saturday Explorer Series for family audiences, has been performed around the world and is great for audiences 7 and up. Ticket includes a Free homemade tamale. Tickets for North University Park residents, just 24-cents, for the general public, just $5. Get tix…See More
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