May 23rd, 2005

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

CONTACT: Clifford Marshall, Public Relations for Salvation Army

Phone: 212-337-7487

Email:  Clifford.Marshall@use.salvationarmy.org

 

 

 

SANTA CLAUSE TAKES A SUMMER VACATION IN NEW YORK CITY

 

 

Santa Clause will be taking a summer vacation in New York City beginning Saturday, May 28th, 2005. And in typical Santa tradition, he will be giving away trips to summer camp for kids in need. It’s all part a week-long campaign to raise awareness for “Star Lake Youth Camp,” a free summer camp for underprivileged children.

 

From May 28th to June 3rd, Santa Clause will be traveling around New York and New Jersey, giving away several hundred summer camp spots to children ages 7 to 11. The camp is located in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 35 miles outside of New York City. The camp provides activities like swimming, hiking, sports, arts and crafts, and an opportunity for kids to make friendships that can last a lifetime.

 

“Star Lake Youth Camp” is accredited with American Camp Association. All camp counselors are extensively trained in first aid, child management, safety procedures and other issues related to the safe supervision of our children.

 

More information on Star Lake Youth Camp is located at www.StarLakeyouthcamp.org.

 

Because if Santa gets to take a summer vacation, why shouldn’t every children in need?

 

 

WHAT: Santa will tell children how they can get a free trip to Star Lake Youth Camp. He’ll also tell parents how they can sponsor a child at camp.

 

WHERE: (name of park) in New York City.

 

WHEN: Saturday, May 28th, 2005

 

TIME: 11am to noon.

 

Salvation Army will provide video and pictures of “Star Lake Youth Camp” at the presser. Several children who attended camp in previous years will also be available to talk about their previous experiences at “Star Lake Youth Camp.” Santa Clause will also be giving away camp spots to children in front of the media. Those children will also be available to talk.

 

 

Santa Tim show no fear as he allows a young Salvation Army camper to cling to him as they ride Coney Island's famous Cyclone Roller Coaster.
With his hair billowing in the wind, Santa finds what Coney Island's Cyclone Coaster lacks in size is balanced by the height, speed and drops the famous coaster makes .