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Scolarships and
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During each week of Clown Camp® a charity auction is held. The auctions result in raising money for the:
Mark Anthony Memorial Scholarship
The Bo-Dino Scholarship
The Wishland Pony Express
Over the years, the camp auctions have raised over $100,000. It is estimated that over 150 educational scholarships have been funded through the auctions, as well as many other charitable activities.
The auctions include the sale of merchandise donated by camp participants as well as staff members, and friends of the program. Frequently persons who have previously attended the program will send items to be sold at the auction. Items available in a typical auction include clown artwork, costuming, books, posters, craft items, new and used props, and a variety of other mostly clown related items. Some none clown related items have included a weekend stay at a bed & breakfast, dinner tickets at a local restaurant, etc.
Some fun and comedy items also work their way into the auction with great regularity. We have the pink dress-seen to the left. For over 20 years the dress has been brought back to be re-auctioned time and time again. It was originally purchased at Goodwill for 29 cents, but has earned thousands of dollars. Traditionally a male staff member is selected to model the dress.
The auctioneers are always staff members or participants. Some of these people have had training as auctioneers, but others just have the gift of gab and can keep the sales fun and interesting. The emphasis is on fun, and one never knows what will happen at a typical auction.
If you are planning to attend Clown Camp® and would like to donate items for the auction, you can bring them with you for the week of your participation. (Items do not have to be send ahead of time.) Many times persons that have received a scholarship are particularly generous in providing items for the auctions.
At the auction itself, cash, checks or credit cards can be used to pay for purchases.
At the auction itself, cash, checks or credit cards can be used to pay for purchases. |
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Scholarships |
There are several scholarships available which help offset registration fees, as well as honor those persons that are selected to receive them. Scholarships currently available include: Clown Camp's, Mark Anthony Memorial Scholarship.
The following two clown organizations also provide educational scholarships. If you are a member of either, or both, contract them directly for application information.
The Clowns of America, International's Educational Scholarship Fund;
The World Clown Association's Bo Dino Educational Scholarship Fund. |
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 | Mark Anthony Scholarship
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sponsored Mark Anthony Scholarship is named in honor of one of the clown world's greatest contributors. Mark Anthony performed in circuses large and small, throughout the world. He was a master prop builder and a very unique clown. Attesting to his greatness is the fact that he was one of the first inductees into the International Clown Hall of Fame.
Mark was a dear friend of Clown Camp® and was a regular favorite as an instructor at camp. His desire to help others learn and his humble nature are qualities that will not be soon forgotten. It is in this spirit that the scholarship fund was established.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation established this scholarship fund in 1990. Donations from Clown Camp® participants, staff members and friends have provided the fund's principle to perpetuate this program. At least fifteen $250 scholarships will be awarded in 2008. Each year, at least one scholarship is reserved exclusively for an individual under the age of 19.
Scholarship applications are available from the Clown Camp® office, or can be downloaded from this website.
Scholarship 2008 Application |
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WCA & COAI Educational Scholarships
The Clowns of America, International and the World Clown Association provide generous educational scholarships to their members. Each organization has its own scholarship application and qualification standards. If you are a member of either or both of these organizations, contact them directly for scholarship information and applications. |
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Wishland Pony Express
The Wishland Pony Express is a local wish granting organization for chronically and terminally ill youngsters. Monies raised through various fund raisers, including contributions from Clown Camp's Tuesday night auctions, are used to provide enjoyment, comfort, or services for deserving persons from birth to age 18.
Twenty years ago, the local Coulee Clown Club started the Wishland Pony Express. However, the major fundraising for the group has come via Clown Camp® auctions and photo ID card sales. These cards are produced during Wednesday’s photo day activities.
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The organization has granted simple wishes, such as a desired toy, or tickets to an entertainment attraction. However some wishes are much more intensive or expensive. The group has sponsored gifts for over fifty different youngsters.
You can assist the WPE by bringing clown related items to be placed into the auctions, or by bidding at the auction. |
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