The need for money...

The cost of operating a camp for individuals with special needs is substantially higher than that of other camps for these reasons:

• We must hire more counselors than a regular camp hires. Approximately three-quarters of our campers require one-on-one counselor assistance to ensure a safe camping experience.  
• Liability insurance comes at a higher premium for a camp providing services to campers with special needs.
• Approximately two-thirds of our campers cannot afford the camp fees. Our cost per camper is over $1000.00 but we charge only $700.00 per one week session. 

We operate on a cash-basis and have no debt. We rely on monthly fund raising events and financial donations from  from individuals, service organizations, businesses, and charitable foundations to provide services to our campers.  Approximately 72% of donations goes towards program expenses.  

Facilities development is funded with capital created by private donations of money and materials, and foundation grants. For example, construction of the water-supply and septic systems mandated by public health regulations was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation whereas smaller projects, such as the new sleeping quarters, are completed with material and labor donated by individuals and businesses.

Where camp funds come from...

Donation sources and amounts vary from year to year, however, contributions generally fall into the following catagories.

• Income from operations (Camper fees, off-season facility rentals) 
• Kiwanis and other service clubs
• Fundraising events
• Individual and corporate donations, grants