Golfers raised more than $300,000 to help low income children attend
summer camp. (photo courtesy of JBBBSLA)

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles held its 27th annual Camp Bob Waldorf Golf Classic on Monday, June 28, with over 140 players supporting children in need. For many, the tournament marked the first in-person charity event following closures due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The more than $300,000 raised will enable low-income children to attend Camp Bob Waldorf, owned and operated by JBBBSLA for over 80 years.

“Many of the campers who come to Camp Bob Waldorf experience food insecurity, homelessness or grow up in high-crime neighborhoods,” JBBBSLA CEO Cari Uslan said. “A week at camp means they can leave that all behind and create lifelong memories with other kids. [The] generous supporters make all the difference for running our camp and delivering an incredible camp program to kids throughout Los Angeles.”

JBBBSLA collaborated with the county to create a safe in-person camp this summer. Each session will include campers from different geographic areas in Los Angeles to help prevent transmission of COVID-1. Mask wearing and social distancing will be required.

“Camp Bob Waldorf is the best place on Earth for kids to build self-confidence, form lifelong friendships and create positive experiences they will look back on for the rest of their lives,” camp director Simon Hansen said. “My staff and our incredible counselors instill the four pillars of respect, community, identity and inclusion at Camp Bob Waldorf, and we all work hard through our programming to ensure every camper grasps the importance of carrying these pillars into their lives.”

For information, visit jbbbsla.org.