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DocuSign Envelope ID:A6B9A80E-25C6-439A-A77D-6C8B04CDDFE2 XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> manager, and amount determined, rolling dates until all scholarship money allocated. <br /> - Spring camps begin March 27,2017, end April 14, 2017 <br /> - Summer camps begin June 12, 2017, end August 25, 2017 <br /> - Fall camps begin Sept. 18, 2017, end Oct. 13, 2017 <br /> -Winter camps begin Dec 26, 2017, end Jan 12, 2018 <br /> i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br /> program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> Our partnership with Orange County Parks and Rec is providing visibility for their new park <br /> by bringing environmental education programs to the park. Environmental Education <br /> programs were listed as a main attraction to park facilities by their focus group (p. 6-11, <br /> OCPR Needs and Assessments). The focus group also stated the need to expand camp <br /> programs. The Counselor-in-Training program offers a wonderful opportunity for teens to <br /> develop into future leaders and have skills to use to teach, spark an interest in our <br /> environment providing them with a possible direction to a career they want to pursue. Our <br /> organization also has a conservation division offering outreach programs for all ages, helps <br /> educate our communities on conservation which brings awareness to the importance of <br /> living a sustainable lifestyle. Several of our staff have nature museum experience and could <br /> be a great partner and resource for development of a nature center. <br /> j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is <br /> recommended. <br /> Financial aid requests increase yearly. Families are turned away and the chance to connect <br /> that child with nature and forming a deep and lasting bond with their surroundings is <br /> diminished. Holding camps in several locations, allows us to better serve our surrounding <br /> communities, reaching more kids. Without additional funding, our desire and ability to offer <br /> the same ratio of scholarships for all of our camp locations will not be possible. We would <br /> have to reduce the amount of scholarships per venue impacting families in several counties. <br /> k) Include any other pertinent information. <br /> Please refer to section K, page 14 of this application. Feedback from our parent surveys <br /> from campers who attended Blackwood Farm camps last summer: "This is a wonderful <br /> program, and so perfectly located for parents in Hillsborough. I think Mr. Jarl did an amazing <br /> job, and I hope Piedmont Wildlife has camps available in future summers at this locale!"; <br /> "Both my husband and I are outdoorsy people, but it has been so fun and rewarding <br /> experiencing Blackwood Farm Park with our child. Our son has really enjoyed being the <br /> 'expert' on our hikes there, which has been incredibly rewarding for all of us.“; "The kids <br /> being out in nature. It was peaceful and inspiring for them.” <br /> 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM Page 23 .f 29 <br />