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WEST COLUMBIA, SC - Glenforest School, a K-12, non-profit school for children who learn differently, presents the second annual “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament in partnership with Technisis at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 8am – 2.30pm.
All “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament proceeds directly benefit local families in need of financial assistance in our community. Funds raised provide camp scholarship opportunities to local students of all ages, and will help more kids go to Glenforest camps this summer.“The success of Clubs 4 Camps is highly dependent upon the support, contributions and participation of local businesses, individuals, and families in our community. We are very grateful to all of the players and sponsors of this year’s event who are all helping us accomplish our goals and helping us ensure all families in our community are afforded the chance to provide their kids a fun summer camp experience they can enjoy and remember for years to come.” Said Chris Winkler, Head of Glenforest School.“Clubs 4 Camps” is an action-packed, daylong event, offering players and providers far more than a round of golf alone. Thanks to each of this year’s tournament hole sponsors there is a whole line-up of surprises, goodies, fun activities, and refreshments throughout the course.Additional event highlights and features include: “Golf Bingo”, 1st and 2nd place award trophies, door prizes, free range golf ball giveaways, raffle prize drawings, Mulligans “Team First Aid” kits available for purchase, snacks and beverages, and a Hole-in-one prize take-home with vehicle provided by WRAY Automotive and breakfast compliments of Chick-Fil-A (of Harbison Blvd.) A Players Luncheon and Award Presentation concludes festivities for the day, featuring prize giving, recognitions, and silent auction. Lunch is provided courtesy of Carrabba’s Italian Grill.Individual entry for “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament, June 18th at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club costs $85.00 (individual) or $320 for team entry (4-player team.) Prices include course and club entry with associated fees, tournament play, breakfast and lunch, tournament commemorative shirt, and much more. 100% of all proceeds directly benefit local families in need of financial assistance. Funds raised provide camp scholarship opportunities to students of all ages, and will help more Midlands kids go to Glenforest camps this summer.Sponsors and providers for “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament, 2012 include: Atlanta Bread Company, Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Cohn Construction Services, Dixon Golf, Edward Jones, Event Management, LLC, Food Service Supply International, Fleetsource, GMM Insurance, Greystone Lodge at the Aquarium, Hill Construction, Jamestown Coffee, Lucky’s Burgers, McGee Real Estate, Mike Kelly Law Firm, Regions Bank, Renee G. Shongo, DMD, SCB&T. SCCABBE, Scotty Cleaning Services, The Coca Cola Company, Technisis, Thermo King, Wild Hare, Unforgettable Jewelry and Zorba’s.For more information, to register, sponsorship opportunities, or to make a contribution please visit us online at golfclassic.glenforest.org or contact Billy Briggs at Glenforest School at 803.796.7622 (x.108) or 803.528.4820, or email billy@glenforest.org.Tournament Program At A Glance:
8am – 8.45am: Registration/ driving range
8.45am – 9am: Welcome and introduction, tournament overview, rules and guidelines
9am: Tournament kickoff / shotgun start
1pm: Players Luncheon, Award Presentation & Silent AuctionAbout Glenforest 2012 Summer Camp Programs
Glenforest School offers a unique assortment of fun, engaging, education-driven summer programs specifically designed to accommodate students who learn “traditionally,” those who learn “differently” and those with unique learning needs (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, and Dyslexia.) This year’s camp line-up includes:
Camp “Skillz” - Social & Life Skills Camp : June 11th – 28th (Mon -Thurs / no Fridays)
Angry Birds LIVE: A High Flying Physics Camp : June 11th – 15th
Math, Laughs & Video Games Camp : June 25th – 29th
Reading Discovery Camp - $250 : June 18th – 22nd
To find out more about Glenforest Summer Camps, program information, to download camp flyers or register online please visit glenforest.org/Calendar/summer-camp or call 803.796.7622 (ext.222) or email camp@glenforest.org. Pre-registration is required prior to start date.About Glenforest School
Glenforest School is a K-12 nonprofit 501c(3) day school dedicated to educating and supporting amazing students with learning differences (or disabilities) in our community. Glenforest School works with students of average to genius level IQ, with a wide range of learning needs including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and others. Since 1983, Glenforest has been committed to assisting local families meet the learning needs of their child. Catering to the needs of students is the foundation of Glenforest’s mission, basis of the school curriculum and its daily concern. Glenforest School is the only school in the Columbia area that accommodates students with a full spectrum of learning differences, learning styles and levels of intelligence. Glenforest relies on the support of individuals, businesses, organizations and families, in the community and generosity of donors, contributors and volunteers to help sustain the school and its mission to help ensure that all students receive the education and academic experience that all children deserve. For more information, call Glenforest School at 803-796-7622 or visit Glenforest online at glenforest.org.