James (Jim) Hoolehan, President of Penntex Construction said, “Penntex Construction is pleased to commit $187,000 to Valley Youth House to support their incredible work in helping youth in our community. Our team is committed to building community by helping organizations we are passionate about in the areas we serve. We are honored to be part of removing barriers and creating opportunities for more children across the region to access this valuable learning resource. We look forward to seeing firsthand how the funds will benefit young campers.”

Camp Fowler serves youth of all ages with a focus on those who would otherwise not have access to camp experiences. Adventures in Arts and Adventures in STEM camps provide informal summer learning experiences, helping to level the playing field for underserved youth whose families could not ordinarily afford such a program.

Informal learning has been shown to promote student success and engagement. Adventure-based learning that combines behavioral health support are a means to reach youth struggling with behavioral health issues, as is the case with many youth experiencing homelessness and in the foster care system.

“By removing any financial barriers, Camp Fowler becomes more accessible to youth who could greatly benefit from this life-changing camp,” said Christina Schoemaker, Senior Vice President of Development, Grants, and Marketing at Valley Youth House. “We are so grateful to Penntex Construction for making this generous donation that will send hundreds of young people to Camp Fowler this summer.”