by Marta Segal Block | Feb 6, 2019 | BASE Camp, News
We know how important summer and extra-curricular activities are for children. It’s a thrill to watch kids engage in active, hands-on learning, having new experiences and making new friends. We’re fortunate that our donors have made our robust scholarship... 
by Marta Segal Block | Jan 2, 2019 | BASE Camp, News
BASE Camp never really ends in the OPEF offices. If we aren’t running camps, we’re planning for them. Mark your Calendar! Registration for BASE Camp 2019 will open January 30th at noon. Our full list of 2019 camps can be seen here. More Camp! Perhaps the biggest... 
by Marta Segal Block | Sep 11, 2018 | BASE Camp, Events, News
Both new and long-time supporters stopped by the historic home of Mary Jo & Stephen Schuler last Friday night to celebrate the end of summer and support scholarships for BASE Camp. Thanks to our hosts and fabulous chefs Kim Wojak, Alice Ireland, and Wayne Juhnke,... 
by Marta Segal Block | Sep 4, 2018 | BASE Camp, Julian
The following is a transcription of the remarks Faith Julian made at the dedication ceremony for the BASE Camp mural in honor of her father, Dr. Percy Julian. A video of her speech is below. I’m so happy to be here. You have no idea. I spent four months in the... 
by Marta Segal Block | May 7, 2018 | BASE Camp, News
Yarn, cardboard boxes, two-liter bottles, toy cars … whatever you’ve got lying around your house, we can use for BASE Camp. Our staff and campers will take your trash and turn it into exciting STEAM education projects! Contact Amy Struckmeyer to arrange... 
by Marta Segal Block | Mar 19, 2018 | BASE Camp, News
We heard you! So many rising 6th graders (6th grade as of Fall 2018) have asked for more BASE Camp options that we have opened the following camps, previously only available for 7th & 8th graders, to 6th graders. The newly opened camps are: Lift Off: Aeronautics...
