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WHO WE ARE: Blooming Place for Kids provides an intervention/prevention summer program*, designed to build good character development through interactive sports, arts, and nature. Good values are nurtured through role models and activities that are designed to build self-confidence, team spirit and individual growth.

OUR MISSION: Blooming Place For Kids is committed to enriching the lives of children age 8 to 15 who are at risk by providing a unique camping experience which has a profound effect on their self esteem. Blooming Place For Kids' residential camp promotes positive values and encourages teamwork, sharing and individual growth.

*Blooming Place for Kids currently uses existing campgrounds throughout Florida for camp, until property becomes available to us.

Our Founder

Founder and Executive Director Jan Horn grew up in Florida on beautiful Clearwater Beach and has had a love for children for as long as she can remember. As a single parent for 19 years, Jan raised two children on her own so she definitely understands the time, energy and attention it takes to raise kids who are responsible, productive and happy adults.

Jan has a broad base of education and expertise in working with children including experience with such programs as Special Olympics, YMCA youth and special education programs but has always had a desire to offer a place for abused and neglected children to mend and "to grow and bloom."
Prior to founding Blooming Place for Kids, Jan was the spokesperson for a local, national wish granting foundation and coordinated wishes for children with life threatening illnesses.

Jan describes herself as resourceful, persistent, disciplined, honest, funny and most of all, committed. Blooming Place for Kids is a 25 year dream come true for Jan who wants nothing more than to "make a difference in the lives of children. After all, they are our future."

Camp 2005
Summer Camp 2005, Better Than Ever!
Camp 2005 was held July 17 - July 29th at Cedarkirk Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center located at 1920 Streetman Drive in Lithia, Florida. This year's camp activities included canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, swimming, and high and low ropes challenge courses.

We had a very successful summer and lots of FUN!!! (see photos) and would especially like to thank all of the generous and supporting sponsors who helped make it all happen!!!!!!

Blooming Place for Kids Staff

Please check our website for information regarding Summer camp 2006 and Winter camp 2006!

CLICK HERE!!! Summer Camp 2005 Pictures

Blooming Place for Kids is always looking for caring individuals to volunteer as camp counselors.

Shoppe Volunteers
Needed immediately for our new Blooming Place Resale Shoppe to help with various duties.

Sponsor a Child
This includes materials for arts and crafts, all meals, housing, 24 hour counselor supervision, medical staff, and all camp activities. How many children's lives can you make a difference in today?