The American Camp Association, New England to Honor Singer, Songwriter and Camp Advocate Lisa Loeb in November

The American Camp Association, New England (ACA New England) is ramping up for its 5th Annual Camp Champions Celebration honoring singer, songwriter Lisa Loeb on Friday, November 13th at the State Street Pavilion at Fenway Park. The evening, hosted by Emmy award-winning arts and entertainment critic Joyce Kulhawik, celebrates the true spirit of camp, and all net proceeds will help to bring the summer camp experience to the area’s children-in-need through ACA New England’s Campership Fund.

More than 200 children age 6-16 had the chance to attend day and overnight camps in all six New England states as a result of last year’s Camp Champions Celebration. These camperships were a result of fundraising efforts from the 2014 Camp Champions Celebration, which honored Camp Philanthropist Anna Gould, founder of Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

ACA New England will present Lisa Loeb with the 2015 Camp Champions Award in recognition and appreciation of her efforts in support of the life-changing gift of camp.

The Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter (platinum-selling Number 1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You)“) founded Camp Lisa, a nonprofit organization that helps children attend summer camp and co-wrote a new musical “Camp Kappawanna,” which debuted at New York City’s Atlantic Theater Company in April 2015. “Lisa Loeb’s music and non-profit work have helped to build awareness of the importance of a camp experience in the life of every child,” said Bette Bussel, Executive Director of ACA New England. “Lisa truly defines a “Camp Champion.” She will be recognized for this work and for her commitment to spreading the message of the importance of summer camp and the life changing effect it can have on a young person. And, she will be recognized for her philanthropy, for financing camperships through her foundation.”

“It is such an honor to be chosen as the 2015 Camp Champion by the American Camp Association, New England. Summer Camp taught me to try new activities, explore, make friends, and learn how to be a leader. Kids can learn a lot about themselves, have fun, become a member of the community and challenge themselves by trying something they’ve never done before. It’s an amazing experience that resonates through your entire life,” said Lisa Loeb, singer/camp advocate, and this year’s Camp Champions Honoree.

The evening kicks off at 7:00 pm and includes hors d’oeuvres, Fenway Park pre-event tours (which begin at 6:00), a delicious dinner buffet overlooking the field, a raffle and silent auction, photo ops with Red Sox mascot Wally – an overall fun program designed to delight and inspire a camp-committed crowd of guests.

Co-chairing the Camp Champions Committee are Jeff Hacker of Lincoln, MA, owner and director of Camp Cedar in Casco, ME, Dan Isdaner of Jupiter, FL, owner and director of Camp Mataponi in Naples, ME, and Jason Silberman of Needham, MA, owner and director of Camp Matoaka in Smithfield, ME. Sarah Seaward, of Littleton, MA, owner and director of Camp Nashoba North in Raymond, ME chairs the Auction Committee.

The Camp Champions Celebration is open to the public. Adult tickets are $150; children 12 and under are $75. Event details including ticket sales, sponsorship, and donation information can be found at www.acanewengland.org/camp-champions.

The American Camp Association, New England—the region’s hub for all things summer camp—supports summer camp experiences, educates camp professionals and staff, consults on best practices for camps to follow and advocates for camp quality. November 13, 2015 marks the fifth annual Camp Champions Celebration at Fenway Park to celebrate the true spirit of camp and to raise funds that help bring the summer camp experience to the region’s children in need. 100% of net proceeds benefit ACA New England’s Campership Fund. For additional information visit http://www.acanewengland.org/camp-champions.