Aspects of the Demonstration Projects Approved in Major Community School Building Plans

Camden

The demonstration project that was proposed by Camden School District and the City of Camden is the new Octavius V. Catto Community School, a 122,729-square-foot pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade facility for approximately 540 students. It replaces the existing Catto Elementary School and Davis Elementary School to provide more capacity for academic and athletic activities. The nonprofit Boys and Girls Club of Camden County financed and operate a new 24,600-square-foot facility attached to Catto School that features a 7,000-square-foot swimming pool and community meeting rooms. Students can use these facilities and the swimming pool during school hours, and Boys and Girls Club members can use school common areas, such as the gym and auditorium during non-school hours. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening was held August 22, 2007.

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