PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKAshley Marais enjoys her cake during Camelot for Children’s Feb. 18 event to celebrate 40 years of service to special needs children and their families. Marais said she has been enjoying making friends and participating in camps and social events at Camelot, 2354 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, for the past five years.

A large crowd gathers at Camelot. With help of generous community donors, Camelot offers free social, emotional and educational programs to enrich the lives of children and families.

Cutting and serving the cake are Pat Mullin, Camelot founder; Emily Werner, executive director; and Nick Weidman, board president.

Gathering together with Mullin to celebrate are volunteers Jeanne Southardi and Taylor Crompton and campers Marais, Justin Kaniper, Olivia Neiley, Nathan Staak and Brody Kleckner.