send inner city, learning disabled kids to specialized summer campLearning Disabilities Association of BC - Vancouver Chapter

Peer rejection in childhood often brings with it serious emotional difficulties. Rejected children are frequently discontent with themselves and with their relationships with other children. Many of these children experience strong feelings of loneliness and social dissatisfaction. Rejected children also report lower self-esteem and may be more depressed than other children. Peer rejection is also predictive of later life problems, such as dropping out of school, juvenile delinquency, and mental health problems. Working in partnership with Van Tech Community Schools Team, Strathcona Community Centre and Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre we will be targeting the inner city, at-risk socially isolated child. Many of the families we serve are low income and can not afford to send their child to a specialized camp. The requested amount will subsidize the fee for those who can not pay. Children regardless of their financial status should be able to receive the help they require.