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Hello, Mission Rivers District United Women in Faith (MRD UWF)!
Happy Spring and Happy Easter!!! I pray that each of you had a very blessed Holy Week and are continuing to rejoice in the gift given to each of us with the resurrection of our Lord!
In this newsletter, I want to share information with you regarding the cost for camps at Westview on the James. I will start out by sharing with you information contained in the Westview on the James Frequently Asked Questions regarding the pricing for camps. (And yes, this information needs to be updated to reflect the new district names.)
“Why are there three different camp prices? Because of the support of churches in the Richmond, Charlottesville, and Rappahannock River districts of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, as well as committed donors, we are able to offer tiered pricing for our summer camps. This gives each family the opportunity to pay as they are able.
· Tier 1 – Supporter Cost: Covers the true cost for your camper, as well as a camper attending at the subsidized rate.
· Tier 2 – True Cost: Includes indirect expenses such as maintenance, insurance, and utilities, in addition to direct expenses like food supplies and counselor pay.
· Tier 3 – Subsidized Cost: The lower price we are able to charge thanks to our generous supporters.
The rate you choose is based on the honor system. Please choose the price that is the most reasonable for your family.”
The information above is the first information shared with parents, grandparents, etc. who look into sending a child or children to camp.
I also encourage each of you to consider contributing to the Westview on the James Care and Connect program. Care and Connect Camperships are funds used to help those who are unable to fund the full cost of camp. For example, Care and Connect Camperships may fully cover tuition, camp supplies, and transportation for some campers. Here is another example. If an adult sends a child to camp and pays the Tier 3 cost, Care and Connect Camperships may supplement the Tier 3 cost to bring the payment for the camper to the full cost. Donations to Care and Connect help campers to attend who might not otherwise be able to attend.
To learn more about Westview on the James, here is the link to the camp’s website.
https://www.westviewonthejames.org/
Grace and Peace,
J.M. Gallier
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