At the annual "State of the Borough" address, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Junior celebrated the announcement of the registration opening for "Camp Junior" at Harriman State Park.
The new camp will honor the memory of Lesandro "Junior" Guzmán-Feliz, the 15-year-old who lost his life at the hands of gang violence; a brutal crime that shocked our community last year. "Camp Junior" will welcome children who live in The Bronx, between the ages of 9 and 13. The camp will provide educational opportunities, recreation and it will include an anti-violence curriculum.
"Camp Junior" will be free of charge.
"Camp Junior will provide hundreds of Bronx children with an amazing summer experience, and I am proud to have partnered with The Fresh Air Fund and the New York State Department of Parks to make this program a reality," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "Junior was everything we want our children to be."
Information sessions and application assistance will be provided at events held in conjunction with Bronx Community Partners.
The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities, since 1877.This initiative was created through a partnership between the Borough President's office, The Fresh Air Fund and the New York State Department of Parks.
"He was a good student and a member of the NYPD Explorers. He was kind to his parents and his neighbors," said Borough President Diaz Jr., at the State of the Borough. "His candle was dimmed too soon, but he can be a shining light for generations. Starting this summer, we will give hundreds of Bronx kids a chance to learn by his example. I encourage Bronx parents to register their children for Camp Junior and take advantage of this program."
For information on how to donate or participate in the camp, visit Child.FreshAir.org or call 1-800-367-0003.
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