LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CREATE CAMP ENDOWMENT FOR YMCA COLLIN COUNTY ADVENTURE CAMP

Anna, Texas (March 8, 2021) – Bruce Evans, Professor Emeritus of the University of Dallas College of Business, and Sally Evans, retired teacher in the field of environmental education, volunteer, and Board Member for Collin County Adventure Camp, made a generous donation to create an endowment fund for the camp located in Anna. This endowment will provide additional funding for Collin County Adventure camp to support scholarships and camp improvements annually through the interest from the endowment fund.

“I give my salute to the YMCA’s mission and for giving kids and adults time to learn, play, and rest. Our goal with this endowment is to create opportunity for future generations to experience the positive life lessons from attending Collin County Adventure Camp. My hope in this endowment it to promote more interest and support for Collin County Adventure Camp,” said Sally Evans.

Collin County Adventure Camp opened its gates with a dream to bring the outdoor learning experience to children of Collin County and the surrounding area. Residents passed a $26 million bond to build camp and when construction was complete, Collin County partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, who manages camp. Camp opened in 2006 and has expanded programming of Outdoor Education to include 10 weeks of Summer Camp programs and year-round Group Retreats. 

“The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and Collin County Adventure Camp sincerely appreciate Bruce and Sally’s generous support in making camp a community, character-building, skill development and healthy experience in spirit, mind and body for ALL,” said Neil Rosenbaum, Executive Director, Collin County Adventure Camp.

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1885, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves thousands of men, women and children each year, regardless of age, income or background. Anchored in communities across North Texas, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. This year, the Dallas Y celebrates 135 years of building stronger communities. Learn more about the Y at: www.ymcadallas.org.