After wildfires destroyed property, camp for Oregonians with disabilities is back on this summer Morgan Romero
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Last September s historic wildfires destroyed Upward Bound, a camp for Oregonians with disabilities.
Flames wiped out almost all of the old Gates Elementary School property where camp is held. As the cleanup and recovery dragged on, they worried camp wouldn t happen this summer.
Finally, last week, campers returned to their haven in the Santiam Canyon to experience an overwhelming feeling of joy that they waited 10 long months for.
Where mounds of melted metal and debris sat for months collecting rust, there s now a fresh slate; from the ashes they rise.
After 16 long months we are thrilled to announce that FPCT will return to live, in-person mainstage programming in September 2021. It is only because of the incredible support of the Maryland State Arts Council, the State of Maryland, and our exceptional friends and neighbors that we have navigated this difficult time. And it is only through that same generosity that we look forward to presenting an ambitious season of
new work, fresh ideas, and modern classics.
UPGRADED FACILITY
We’ve been busy while you’ve been gone! When you return, you will notice upgraded seating, lobby improvements, and hand sanitizing stations. But the most important upgrade is the one you won’t see. Through a generous grant from the State of Maryland, we have
Campers returned to Upward Bound Camp in the Santiam Canyon last week. Author: Morgan Romero Updated: 5:50 PM PDT July 16, 2021
GATES, Ore. Last September s historic wildfires destroyed Upward Bound, a camp for Oregonians with disabilities.
Flames wiped out almost all of the old Gates Elementary School property where camp is held. As the cleanup and recovery dragged on, they worried camp wouldn t happen this summer.
Finally, last week, campers returned to their haven in the Santiam Canyon to experience an overwhelming feeling of joy that they waited 10 long months for.
Where mounds of melted metal and debris sat for months collecting rust, there s now a fresh slate; from the ashes they rise.
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