United Methodist Camp Tekoa Chosen to Host NMFA’s Popular Operation Purple Summer Camp

The National Military Family Association announced today that United Methodist Camp Tekoa was chosen to host a popular Operation Purple Summer Camp in 2008.  NMFA developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed.  

“Operation Purple Camps provide a much needed respite from the worries of war that many of our Nation’s children face each day their mom or dad is deployed. NMFA is excited to work with Camp Tekoa on this very worthwhile program,” said Nancy Alsheimer, NMFA Chairman of the Board. “Together we can make a difference in the lives of military children.”

Established in 1949, Tekoa is the Western North Carolina Conference Camp of the Untied Methodist Church.

Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina

Operation Purple Camp Dates:  August 10-15, 2008

Contact Information:  www.camptekoa.org  or 828-692-6516

Registration for Operation Purple Camp begins March 24, 2008. Applications will only be accepted online. Sign-up at www.operationpurple.org to receive email notices and camp updates. Each camp is “purple” and open to children of service members of any branch of Service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, as well as children of members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.

Camps are free to all eligible children thanks to a partnership with the Sierra Club Foundation and support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.

About NMFA
The National Military Family Association, the only nonprofit organization that represents families of all ranks and services, prepares spouses, children, and parents to better deal with the unique challenges of military life. The Association protects benefits vital to all families, including those of the deployed, wounded, and fallen. For nearly 40 years, its staff and volunteers, comprised mostly of military family members, have built a reputation as the leading experts on military family issues. For more information, visit www.nmfa.org.