First Congregational Church Branford, CT         

...where you are welcome!

Camp Totokett
July 30 - August 3, 2018


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Camp Totokett is a free one-week camp for the children of HIV/AIDS: children who, while not infected themselves, live in families where one or more family member is infected. CampTotokett is a non-disclosure camp which does not identify the children or their family members with regard to health status.  


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Founded in 1996 by The First Congregational Church of Branford and held yearly at Killam's Point, the Church's waterfront property in Branford, camp offers a respite from the stress, trauma and responsibilities which these children face daily. Recognizing the impact of trauma and stress on children, Camp Totokett recently offered the camping experience to a small number of refugee children, relocated to New Haven through Integrated Refugee Immigration Services. 


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Camp Totokett also seeks to promote individual, family and community connections between urban and suburban participants.

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Our camp staff is mainly community volunteers, including high school and college students, teachers, nurses, physicians and clergy.


Through bringing together diverse urban and suburban groups, camp serves strongly as a bridge spanning geographic, socioeconomic, racial and religious lines. All participants develop new understandings, compassion, lasting friendships and respect for each other.

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Volunteers are always needed. High school students who have completed grade 9 are eligible to be mentors and adults who either like to work with children in a specific age group setting or have other skills in the areas of waterfront, arts and crafts, music, fishing, grant writing etc. are encouraged to become a part of the camp.



For more information please contact
Rev. Theresa Borchetta, Director
Minister for Youth and Family
First Congregational Church of Branford
203-488-7201
Theresa@firstcongregationalbranford.org



Camp Totokett in Branford Lets Kids Get Away from Hot, Urban Streets

Camp Totokett’s Bonds of Friendship


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