Swimming in a pristine lake, reading under the shade of generations-old oak trees, racing through the woods during a game of capture the flag, sleeping in a bunk-bed and drifting off to the croaks of bullfrogs or the far-off hoots of a great horned owl, living and playing with people of all backgrounds: that is Camp WA WA Segowea. Kids find their independence, make lifetime friendships, and learn how to live conscientiously in a community. Everyone’s experiences and journeys are unique, but Smith Park of New York (SPONY), believes Camp WA WA Segowea offers true, life-changing growth that should be accessible to all kids, from all backgrounds.
SPONY alumni and friends are the backbone of these experiences. They help to fund Camper Scholarships through events, social campaign fundraising, and through volunteer service. This is how Camp WA WA Segowea can give the summer outdoor camp experience to those that need a little extra help.
The Annual WA WA Wally Waddle 5K and Kids Run is organized by WA WA Alumni in cooperation with the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club and held on Mother’s Day every year at Vassar Farms Ecological Preserve in Poughkeepsie, NY. This popular family event directly funds Camper Scholarship for Camp WA WA Segowea. Registrations for the events, day-of raffles, and donations collected around this healthy, community event go towards sending children to Camp WA WA for two-week sessions. Your participation at the Waddle is not only important for the fun of having more friends to join us, but also to help us send more kids to Camp each summer.
Please join us for the 9th Annual WA WA Wally Waddle 5K and Kids Runs.
Vassar Farms corner of Raymond and Hooker Ave. Map
Sunday May 13th, 2018 (Mother’s Day)
Race Day registration 7:30-9:00 am
Kids 1 Mile 9:00 am (free if you preregister, $5 on race day)
Kids Rugby Field Rush 100 yards 9:15 am (free)
5K Run/Walk 9:30 am ($20 preregistration $25 race day)
Awarding of the Pies around 10:30 am
T-shirts to the 1st 150 Registered 5k runners
Free games, face painting and balloon animals for the kidsRegister online here
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