Stamp Camp Part I Of II

Summer is now upon us and the kids are off on wonderful adventures to various scouting camps, community camps and church camps. Did you know that there is a Stamp Camp this is available to children? It is a non-profit entity that was formed in 1995. It is dedicated to teaching children about the love of stamp collecting.

Stamp Camp USA is one of the most successful programs for young stamp collectors. It helps introduce children to stamp collecting and the use of interesting stamp tools. Children learn the basics and then begin their hunt for their favorite stamps. All materials become part of their personal stamp collection. Camp also teaches them about exhibiting in various formats. It is a day camp that is filled with hands-on activities that are sure to delight your young stamp collector.

Each day the children can earn “stamp camp cash”. This “cash” can be used to purchase donated philatelic items and supplies at the end of camp in a live auction. At the end of the week there is an awards ceremony, where each participant will receive a philatelic memento and recognition.

Stamp camp is the brain child of Cheryl Edgcomb who is the Postmaster of Nelson, PA. The camp is a non-profit organization. It is partnered with the American Philatelic Society, the American Stamp Dealers Association, American Topical Society and the United States Postal Service.

Please check back Wednesday for the conclusion to this post.