Happy Hollow Camp: About Charlie

HAPPY HOLLOW CHILDREN'S CAMP
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Inc.

3049 Happy Hollow Rd.
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-4900
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615 N. Alabama St., Room 228
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 638-3849

Camp: (812) 988-4900
Indy: (317) 638-3849

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CharliE McDonald-Zwoyer
1984 - 2008
Camp Counselor 2003-2005

Charlie

March 1, 2008 as it came in like a lion so did our “Under the Stars” auction and dinner. In kicking off the evening of events, Bernie Schrader the Executive Director dedicated the Seventeenth Annual “Under the Stars” auction and dinner in honor of Charlie McDonald-Zwoyer. Charlie was on Happy Hollow’s staff during the summers of 2003, 2004, and 2005. In 2006 Charlie left us to pursue his college degree but was diagnosed later in that year with cancer. Charlie has been battling it ever since and is hanging in there like a trooper. His dedication, respect, concern, and willingness to help each camper learn and respect each other and the environment are only a few of the attributes he shared with all of us at Happy Hollow Camp. You would never see Charlie without his campers, campers were always involved their activities with a smile, and you could always see that kid-like smile on his face knowing he knew the kids had developed a great trust and relationship with him. Charlie’s campers always felt he was “fair enough” with them. From all of us at Happy Hollow Camp (campers, staff, Board of Directors, and friends) our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Just five precious days later on March 6, 2008 Charlie lost his battle with cancer. It is with great sadness that a life was taken so young and our hearts will always miss Charlie but it is with great joy that we got the chance in Charlie’s short life to spend three summers to get to know him and who he was. Charlie was such a great role model for the children we serve. The campers could relate to Charlie and in return Charlie became one of the best friends a camper could ever have. Camp was a very special place for Charlie and we know that his spirit will always be looking over the campers and staff. God Bless you Charlie for what you gave us.