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  • We are now accepting pre-apps for the 2012 summer camp season!

    Click on 'Application' above for more info!

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  • Scott-Free 2012 Camper Guidelines -- ALL APPLICANTS READ THIS --

    We are proud to announce that the application season for the Scott-Free 2012 Summer Camp Scholarships will start on January 1st, 2012!

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    Scott-Free2012ApplicationProcessInformationLetter.pdf

  • Happy New Years from Scott-Free!!!

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  • The 4th Annual Scott-Free Event - Rendezvous at 7

    The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation is devoted to sending local at-risk children to summer camps that fit their interests and abilities. This summer we sent 51 kids to a wide range of camps that focused on activities like sports, theatre, and...

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  • March 13, 2011: The Cajovna Quartet Performs to benefit Scott-Free

    The Cajovna Quartet (made up of Scott-Free Scholarship recipients The Coleman Twins) will be performing to benefit Scott-Free at Meredith College in Downtown Raleigh.

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  • As seen in Midtown Magazine... SF Scholarship Alums The Coleman Twins!

    As we count down the final days of 2010, we take the time to reflect on another successful year at Scott-Free. Along with its camp partners and a generous community of private and commercial donors, Scott-Free has provided the opportunity to attend summer camp to over 125 at-risk children in North Carolina.

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    scott free Midtown ,Colmans-1.pdf

  • Scott-Free is now accepting pre-applications for the 2011 Camp Season!

    Go over to our application page to begin the process....

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  • Photos from the 2010 Scott-Free Event

    Photos from the 2010 Scott-Free Event can now be found in the Gallery section of

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  • As seen in Midtown Magazine... 3rd Annual SF Event!

    The illusion-themed event, held on October 16th at the Mirage Nightclub in downtown Raleigh, dazzled guests with acrobatic dancing, body painting, magic, a silent art auction, raffle prizes and exotic gourmet food. Mayor Charles Meeker even dropped by to voice his support.

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    SF_MM.pdf

  • Vote for Scott Free in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge!

    You can vote once per day, so make sure to keep voting!!! Direct link to Scott Free Pepsi Refresh Page is below... http://pep.si/9At7Nx...

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  • Letter of Support from Mayor Charles Meeker

    Scott Free recently received a letter of support from none other than Mayor Charles Meeker of Raleigh, North Carolina. Click on the link to view a PDF version of the letter. Your kind words and strong support mean a lot,...

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    Letter from Mayor Meeker.pdf

  • Scott-Free is now accepting camp applications for 2010!

    Scott-Free is now accepting applications for 2010- Go to http://www.scott-free.org/application.php to apply!...

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  • The Second Annual Scott-Free Event as seen in 'Midtown Magazine'

    The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation held its second annual event on September 26th. The country-western themed event raised funds that will allow the local nonprofit to send children to summer camps next year.

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  • Thanks to all that attended...

    On September 26th, supporters of Scott-Free, filled with excitement, adorned in jeans, cowboy boots and ten gallon hats, gathered under the tin roof of an old barn on a rainy evening, to celebrate the accomplishments of an inspired community, who along with our Camp Partners, made it possible for 46 children to attend camp. Congratulations to all of the poker and raffle winners. We are thankful to those of you who were able to join us for the event; it was a fun and memorable evening.

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    Thank You 2009.pdf

  • ..as seen in Midtown Magazine

    SCOTT-FREE KIDS BENEFIT FROM CAMP EXPERIENCES With the help of a local nonprofit, 46 deserving children attended camp this summer. Whether it was baking a cake, shooting jump shots, or performing Broadway show tunes, it wouldn’t have happened without The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation. In just their second year, Scott-Free provided local at-risk children with spots at 22 different camps.

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  • No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Tournament

    Due to the overwhelming interest in the Texas Hold'Em Tournament at the 2ND ANNUAL SCOTT-FREE EVENT, we are allowing players to register by purchasing tickets in advance.  By registering in advance, players are guaranteed a seat at the table.  To purchase...

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  • The 2nd Annual Scott-Free Event

    For future updates please add listmaster@scott-free.org to your address book.   “a gift is most precious when given under no obligation and received without any expectation”    Dear Friends, Your generosity and support during this past year, combined with the...

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  • NEW: Letter of Support from Governor Beverly Perdue

    North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue

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    governorperdue.pdf

  • www.scott-free.org now taking donations online!

    Hello friends, It is our pleasure to announce that The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation is now equipped to accept donations via credit card thanks to PayPal! If you check the bottom of the Scott-Free homepage you will see a 'donate'...

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  • ...as seen in Midtown Magazine- March / April 2009

    “America’s greatest contribution to the world is the summer camp.” - FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT With a little inspiration and an opportunity to explore one’s own abilities, all children can succeed and become part of a productive, thriving community. Summer camp...

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  • Welcome everyone to scott-free.org version 2.0!

    Welcome to scott-free.org version 2.0!

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  • As Seen in Cary Living Magazine- Sept/Oct 2008 Issue

    This summer, 22 children found a friend in Scott-Free, which provided them the opportunity to attend camp, challenge themselves and explore the possibilities of where their own abilities might take them in this world. The Scott-Free Scholarship is need based, and recipients receive full or partial scholarships that enable them to explore and discover talents and abilities theywere unaware they possessed.

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  • A Letter from former Lieutenant Governor Perdue

    Dear Friends,I hope that the Inaugural Scott-Free Charity Art Auction went well, and I wish you much success on your goal of sending at-risk youth to summer camp. Like you, I know how much summer camp means to a child....

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    perdue.pdf

  • A Letter from former Governor Mike Easley

    governor.pdf

  • A Letter from former Treasurer Richard Moore

    treasurer.pdf

  • As seen in Cary Living Magazine

    SCOTT GRUDER WASN'T ONE TO TOOT HIS OWN HORN. He once paid to fix the broken car window of a grocery cashier, barely mentioning it to his wife Deborrah. The cashier was a single mom with two kids, one of...

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    CaryLiving.pdf