Rex Porter Summer Camp Scholarship

NOTE: PLEASE E-mail application to “claphands123@gmail.com”

Rex Porter Summer Camp Scholarship is being given in memory of one of our dear team members, Rex Porter.  He was our Public Relations officer.  Rex was instrumental in guiding us into becoming a 501 c (3) non-profit in 2014.

Many of his family and friends made a donation to Clap Your Hands in memory of Rex.  The board looked into several ways we might be able to use the funds given to us.  We wanted to do something that would honor his memory and his dedication to children with disabilities.

We believe the Summer Camp Scholarship is a much-needed program in the tri-county area.  Many families simply cannot afford to send their child to summer camp due to the extra costs associated with raising a special needs child.

It is our desire to continue providing this scholarship every year.

With Warmest Regards,

Sue Desautels
Executive Director of Clap Your Hands

2025 Summer Camp Scholarship

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED MARCH 1 –  APRIL 30, 2025

Clap Your Hands is excited to offer a scholarship opportunity for a child in the Tri-County area to attend Summer Camp.

Children must meet the following qualifications to be considered for the scholarship.

  • Ages 5 – 19 years old.
  • Child must live in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester counties.
  • Child must have a medical/developmental diagnosis as well as an attestation from a physician/therapist (attestation may be in the form of a short letter or child’s diagnosis on a prescription/order) Medical attestation must accompany completed application in order to be considered.
  • Scholarship is for Summer Camp or enrichment programs – not childcare.
  • Checks will be paid directly to the Summer Camp.
  • Applications must be RECEIVED by April 30th for consideration – All applications will be numbered in order of acceptance and a lottery selection will be used by the Board of CYH.
  • Email – claphands123@gmail.com

EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION – CAN BE PRINTED

Child’s Full Name:__________________________________  Child’s DOB:_____________

Child’s School Grade:_______________________________

Child’s General Diagnosis:____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Names:_____________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

County of Residence:______________________

Phone Number:__________________________ Email Address:_______________________

Camp Name:_________________________________________________________________

Camp Contact Name:__________________________________________________________

Camp Dates:_________________________________________________________________

Camp Total tuition:__________________________

Amount Requested:__________________________

Address for payment to the Camp:_________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Camp phone number:_____________________ Camp email address:_____________________

Please describe briefly how this camp will assist your child in attaining their goals:

 

 

By signing below I attest that all information is true and I intend to use funds as agreed and outlined. By signing below I give Clap Your Hands permissions to use my child’s first name/photo on press, website, media and information literature.

Parent/Guardian Signature: