For a few years now, I've been shooting a Family Night slide show for The Arc of York County's Camp Pennwood. It takes some time, a few mornings for a couple weeks during camp. Then I run to work to shoot for the YDR. During camp, organizations like the York County Sheriff's Department and McGruff the Crime Dog (above) present programs. The York Alliance Church youth group brought a carnival to camp last week.
One of my favorite quotes says "It's only work if you'd rather be doing something else." So, shooting photos for The Arc isn't work. It's a pleasure seeing young people-- generally high school and college age-- spending the summer as camp counselors. And of course, it's a pleasure photographing some of my favorite people-- the campers.
In fact, there is only one photograph of mine hanging in my house. And it's a photo of a Camp Pennwood camper named Timmy from many years ago. It's a very special photo.
If you have some spare time or spare change, The Arc is a great place for both. For its website, click here
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