From Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, parishioners at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton, MA gave back to the community by volunteering for B-SAFE – the Bishop’s Summer Academic and Fun Enrichment summer day camp – at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Mattapan. Monday through Thursday, parishioners prepared, delivered, and served lunch to 60 elementary school campers and 20 young counselors and counselors-in-training.  On Friday, the group of campers and counselors enjoyed a wonderful and educational field trip to Spectacle Island.

The week’s activities were made possible by food and monetary donations from St. Michael’s parishioners. Support for the Friday outing to Spectacle Island came from area businesses including sandwiches from Abby Park (550 Adams St, Milton) and Ashmont Grill (555 Talbot Ave, Dorchester), water and fruit from The Fruit Center (10 Bassett St, Milton), cookies from The Plate (27 Central Ave, Milton), and a gift certificate from Star Market. Boston Harbor Cruises provided ferry tickets for all participants to and from Spectacle Island.

The Mattapan B-SAFE camp is one of six B-SAFE locations in the Boston area. Children and teens enrolled in the program often come from underprivileged backgrounds. The program offers individuals a fun and safe environment to enjoy the summer months.

For more information on B-SAFE or St. Michael’s Church, contact the church office at (617) 698-1813 or visitwww.stmichaelsmilton.org.