Stamp Camp USA | What is Stamp Camp USA?

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What is Stamp Camp USA?

Stamp Camp USA is one of the most successful programs for nurturing young collectors. It
introduces stamp collecting from basics, like sorting and handling, up to beginning exhibiting
using both creative three-dimensional and traditional formats in a day camp setting filled with
hands-on activities. During the activities, the kids earn "stamp camp cash," which they use to
purchase donated philatelic items and supplies at the very lively end-of-camp stamp camp
auction. Stamp camp culminates with an awards ceremony, where each participant receives
philatelic mementos and appropriate recognition and reinforcement.

Stamp camp runs leader workshops where the only entrance requirement is a desire to work
with children. Through leaders trained in these workshops, stamp camp has been able to expand
its program nationally.

Stamp Camp USA is the brainchild of Cheryl Edgcomb, the postmaster of Nelson, Pennsylvania.
It is a non-profit organization with a 501c3 standing and enjoys collaborative relationships with
the United States Postal Service, the American Philatelic Society, the American Stamp Dealers
Association, and the American Topical Society.

Many community, civic, and educational groups work with Stamp Camp USA to promote stamp
collecting as a family activity: 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, public libraries, home
school networks, foster grandparents, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Experience Works,
AmeriCorps VISTA, Centers for Independent Living, Headstart, nursing homes, Communities
That Care, and the Federal Prison System.

Stamp Camp USA is a non-profit, incorporated organization governed by a board of directors
who formulates policy and its chief executive officer who is in charge of operations.

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