The Arts Program at Camp Lovejoy enables youth to develop creativity and cultural awareness through skill development and the appreciation of the Arts (visual, performing and digital arts). The program encourages youth to be inventive, resourceful and imaginative—all things needed to be successful and productive today and in the future. Arts activities will allow youth to explore the aesthetic and technical qualities of various art media and develop critical thinking skills;

Times Union Hope Grant funds will be used to expand the Summer Program at the Rotterdam Club (SPARC) and to offer more scholarship opportunities for low income families. We would like to enroll 50 additional children and to increase the average daily attendance. This program currently serves an average of 75 children per day and we would like to expand to serving at least 100 youths per day. There is a critical need to expand the program and to offer more scholarships. Our Ca

An Inspirational Video of our 2016 Youths of the Year! Click here to read Joey's story.