Beaver Camp's 48th Annual Benefit Auction to be Held Online with Drive-Thru BBQ and Raffle at Fairgrounds

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Beaver Camp's 48th Annual Benefit Auction to be
Held Online with Drive-Thru BBQ and Raffle at Fairgrounds

May 05, 2020 03:00 p.m.

A Change in Plans for Beaver Camp’s 48th Annual Benefit Auction

The fundraiser will now feature an online auction, drive-through BBQ, and raffle

Beaver Camp’s busy summer season traditionally kicks off with its annual live

auction at the Lewis County Fairgrounds. Friends and family gather to bid on

handcrafted items, enjoy the variety of food booths, and support the programs of

Beaver Camp. The fundraiser will still happen, with a few important changes to

allow for social distancing.

The auction will take place online June 9-16, 2020. Bidders will be able to

browse items and monitor their bids until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16. Beaver

Camp is now seeking donations for the auction, including handmade items,

themed gift baskets, tools, antiques, vacation packages, unique toys, and gift

cards to restaurants, services, and experiences. Donations can be sent to

Beaver Camp or picked up by camp staff.

The community is also invited to a drive-through BBQ at the Lewis County

Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The menu includes

chicken, jerked pork, and a vegetarian option. Delivery will be available to the

local area for people who are unable to drive; contact Beaver Camp to preorder

by June 9.

An addition to this year’s event is a raffle for a 2020 Polaris Phoenix 200 from

Waite Motorsports. Raffle tickets for the youth-sized four-wheeler are available at

Steele’s Ace Home Center in Lowville, Buckingham Hardware in Croghan, or by

calling Beaver Camp at (315) 376-2640. Tickets are $20 for 1, $100 for 6. The

second prize is a week of summer camp; the third prize is a Polaris jacket.

Winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the BBQ on June 13 and shown on

Beaver Camp’s Facebook page.

Since 1969, Beaver Camp has provided kids of all ages the opportunity to enjoy

a summer camp experience in the Adirondacks. We continue to develop new

games, activities, and protocols to meet and exceed the expectations of our camp

families. We are monitoring the situation surrounding COVID-19 with guidance

from the health department and the American Camp Association.

“The Beaver Camp Auction provides important support for our children’s camp

program, offsetting the true cost of summer camp,” says Mike Judd, executive

director of Beaver Camp. “In 2019, the actual cost per resident camper was

$500, yet the average fee charged was well under $400. The Auction is what

helps cover the difference.”

For more information about the online auction, BBQ, and raffle, visit www.

beavercamp.org, call the Beaver Camp office at (315) 376-2640, or email

mike@beavercamp.org.

48th Annual Beaver Camp Auction Raffle Item: 2020 Polaris Phoenix 200 from Waite Motorsports