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Michael's
Story
Born
October 27th,
1972, Michael’s
interest in and
enjoyment of South
Florida began at
an early age. The
abundance of
outside activities
and the unique
tropical
environment
brought him ‘home’
wherever else he
lived or
traveled.
As a
young man, Michael
spent his leisure
time enjoying all
that South Florida
had to offer such
as boating, wind
surfing, water
skiing and
canoeing.
Michael
discovered his
calling when
attending Life
University School
of Chiropractic in
Atlanta, GA. Upon
returning home he
established his
own firm, Active
Spine Centers. He
was surprised and
delighted by his
success and
frequently
expressed his
gratitude for all
he had been given.
He wanted to give
back to those who
had not been so
lucky, especially
to children.
Although
he was taken too
soon, at the
young age of 30,
his legacy
remains strong
with the Michael
Scholz Memorial
Charitable
Fund.
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The mission
of the Michael Scholz
Memorial Charitable
Fund is to teach youth
how to preserve and
protect South
Florida’s fragile
environmet and
ecosystem. A key
goal is to engage
youth who face
socio-economic
challengaes who
otherwise lack
opportunities to
experience South
Florida’s unique
tropical beauty.
Initiatives of the
Fund are undertaken in
South Florida with an
emphasis on Michael’s
home of Key Biscayne.
In
the spirit of
Michael’s passion
for the outdoors and
love of children,
Michael’s Magic
Camp, a not-
for-profit agency,
launches into the
13th year. This year
roughly 50 children from
low-income
communities are
invited to participate
in the camp at the
beautiful Marjory
Stoneman Douglas
Biscayne Nature
Center. There, the
children enjoy four
fun filled weeks
during which
they learn about our
marine ecosystem and
are given the
opportunity to learn,
observe, interact
with, and impact
the natural
world around them.
Through
enriching hands-on
activities, the camp
teaches these children
how to protect,
preserve and respect
South Florida’s
fragile
environment.
 
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Adventure
- Friends - Memories
The
experiences these
children have are
ones which they will
never forgot
With
trained counselors
and naturalists by
their side, the
children learn about
sea creatures and
plants, marine
mammals, and birds
of South
Florida. Exploring
both land and sea,
campers are given
the opportunity to
go on hammock hikes,
mangrove slogs, sea
turtle sightings,
sea grass
adventures, kayak
excursions,
snorkeling
adventures, paddle
boarding outtings,
and so much more!
Accompanied
by lifeguard
certified marine
biologists, kids can
escape the heat of
the city and dive
into the cool blue
oceans. Their hands
on experiences are
invaluable and their
memories will never
be forgotten. For
every student
participating in
Michael’s Magic
Camp, a new
environmental
advocate is born,
and another piece of
Michael’s expanding
legacy is put into
place.
“Such
wonderful things
around you . .
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under the
sea!"
From the
land to the sea, we
invite you to join
us on our upcoming
adventures. Explore
the ocean floor,
gaze at the
beautiful creatures
which inhabit our
waters, trek through
our thick mangroves,
and become little
scientists with
Michael's Magic
Camp!
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We hope
that you continue to
find our mission of
providing an
environmental summer
camp for inner-city
childrenin Miami
empowering and a
worhty cause
Please
send tax deductible
donations to:
50
West Mashta Drive,
Suite 3
Key
Biscayne, Florida
33149
Phone:
(305) 361-2770
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©2014 Key
Biscayne Community
Foundation. All
Rights Reserved.
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