CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Director passes away after illness

Organization officials say a pillar of the Rehoboth community has passed away after battling an illness.

On Thursday, CAMP Rehoboth Community Center says their Executive Director and Co-Founder Steve Elkins passed away from lymphoma.

According to the center's Facebook page, Elkins served as their Executive Director for over 25 years. CAMP Rehoboth attributes the organization success to Elkins saying, "Steve's leadership and vision has allowed CAMP Rehoboth to become one of the most respected and successful non-profit organizations in Delaware, and has contributed greatly to establishing Rehoboth as a widely recognized community with "room for all."

The organization extends their condolences to Elkins' family, and they say the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center will remain pen throughout the day as a place to gather. Grief counselors will also be present.

Arrangements have not yet been announced.