Young Women’s Summer Camp Receives Grant from
Community Foundation’s
Dustin and Courtney Muse
Memorial Fund

JUNE 21, 2010: The Community Foundation is pleased to announce a grant from The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial fund benefiting the Frederick 1st Ward Young Women’s Summer Camp. The camp will be held June 21-25, 2010 and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

According to Pamela Meehan, mother of Dustin and Courtney Muse, the summer camp is for young women ages 12 through 18. In addition to the curriculum providing a spiritual experience,
the camp helps the girls acquire skills in outdoor safety, fire safety,
canoeing, hiking, and camping.

Courtney Muse attended this camp for several years before her untimely death in December, 2006 at the age of 13. “Courtney loved this camp experience each year,” said Pamela Meehan. “I participated in this awesome experience with her during her last camp visit and we shared some wonderful mother-daughter moments. I am so happy to have had this time with her. Courtney’s father, Don Muse, and I wanted to continue to help other young women have this same memorable experience.”

The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund was established with the Community Foundation by their parents along with generous contributions from a community who wanted to honor the legacy of these two exceptional children. The Fund provides scholarships and grants in Dustin’s name to Governor Thomas Johnson High School scholar-athletes, and scholarships and grants in Courtney’s name which support the performing arts. To date, more than $48,000.00 in scholarships and grants have been awarded from the Fund.

Those who wish to help others in memory of Courtney and Dustin Muse may make a secure, online donation to The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund by clicking here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, with the name of the specific fund on the memo line, may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701.

Since 1986, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has provided more than $23 million in scholarships to area students who might otherwise not be able to attend college or trade school and grants to area nonprofits serving a variety of community needs. This tremendous accomplishment is a direct result of generous donors who touch the future with each donation, leaving a positive impact of lasting change for the Frederick County community. For additional information about the Community Foundation please call 301.695.7660.