Camp bursary in child's memory

A local resident is sending a child to summer camp in memory of a girl who lost her life in a tragic accident in Toronto.

Eight-year-old Georgia Grace Walsh was struck and killed by a van in Toronto on July 16.

A Creemore resident who knows her family has decided to commemorate the little girl by naming a bursary after her at the Imaginarium Adventures in Art summer camp.

“I think it is really important for children to experience something special in the summer,” said the donor, who prefers to remain anonymous.

“I recognize that a single parent has difficulty keeping kids busy in the summer, and if kids can attend camp then that’s a good thing.”

Last week, the donor called Ayrlie MacEachern, one of Imaginarium’s founders, with the idea.

“She said she wanted to donate this bursary and future bursaries in Georgia’s name,” Ayrlie explained.
The donor added, “Lots of kids want to go to camp but can’t afford it. I can, so I did.”

Imaginarium offers bursaries to families who need financial help sending their children to the day camp.

Bursaries are arranged by various community members and groups, and are supported by Imaginarium’s fundraising efforts.

“We post on Facebook and in emails and are able to offer this to families in financial need,” Ayrlie said.

Imaginarium was founded by Ayrlie MacEachern, Jordan Eveland, Shelley Hannah and Patrick Keating three years ago.

The group’s mission is to cultivate a love of the arts and confidence in self-expression in kids of all ages.

If you are interested in setting up a bursary to send a child to camp, contact Ayrlie at 705-444-0550 or creemoreimaginarium@gmail.com.

Pictured on home page: Kids in costume at Imaginarium Adventures in Art summer camp.