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The Circle of Camp Magic 

Every summer, something remarkable happens at camp. A friendship begins with a shared paddle in a canoe. Confidence grows on the ropes course. A voice finds courage around a campfire. 

For generations, these moments have been made possible because of people who believe in camp. 

People who believe every child, teen, family, and senior deserve a place where they can belong, grow, laugh, and discover who they are. 

Our donors are part of that story. And like every camp story, there are chapters — journeys that reflect the many ways people choose to support the magic of camp. 

Welcome to the Circle of Camp Magic, where generosity becomes tradition.



Honoring those who keep the campfire burning year after year 

At camp, traditions matter. The same songs are sung. The same trails are hiked. The same spirit returns each summer. 

Our Loyalty Circle celebrates donors who give year after year, creating a steady and reliable foundation that helps camp thrive. These gifts may come one summer at a time, but over the years they become something powerful — a tradition of generosity that campers can count on. 

Loyalty Giving Milestones 

  • 3 Years – Camp Friend
    Your generosity has become a tradition. Campers are already benefiting from your continued belief in the power of camp. 
  • 5 Years – Camp Champion
    Five consecutive years of giving reflects a deep commitment to helping young people experience belonging, friendship, and growth. 
  • 10 Years – Camp Steward
    A decade of generosity helps sustain the programs, traditions, and spaces that define the camp experience. 
  • 15+ Years – Camp Legacy Builder
    Your loyalty has helped generations of campers discover confidence, independence, and joy.

 

 


For those planting seeds that will grow for generations 

Some gifts support this summer. Others shape the summers that haven’t happened yet. The Heritage Club recognizes donors who contribute to our Endowment Fund, ensuring that camp will remain strong and accessible for future generations. 

Endowment gifts are like planting trees at camp. You may not sit under their shade tomorrow, but one day a camper will tie their hammock there, laugh with friends, and feel the same sense of belonging that camp has always offered. 

Heritage Club Giving Levels 

  • Pine Society
    Endowment gifts of $5,000 – $24,999 
  • Evergreen Society
    Endowment gifts of $25,000 – $99,999 
  • Redwood Society
    Endowment gifts of $100,000 – $249,999 
  • Legacy Grove
    Endowment gifts of $250,000+ 

 These visionary gifts ensure that the spirit, mission, and accessibility of camp will live on for generations to come.

 

 

 


Honoring a lifetime of belief in camp 

Some supporters walk beside camp for a lifetime. They give when they can. They show up when camp needs them. They believe deeply in the mission. Over time, their generosity becomes part of camp’s foundation. 

The Lifetime Circle celebrates donors whose cumulative giving has reached meaningful milestones and whose generosity has helped shape the camp experience for countless young people. 

Lifetime Giving Milestones 

  • Trailblazer Circle: Lifetime giving of $10,000+ 
  • Campfire Circle: Lifetime giving of $25,000+ 
  • Summit Circle: Lifetime giving of $50,000+ 
  • Founders Circle: Lifetime giving of $100,000+ 
  • Visionary Circle: Lifetime giving of $250,000+ 

 Their impact can be felt everywhere at camp: In laughter echoing across the lake. In friendships formed in cabins. In confidence, carried home after the final campfire. Because camp is not built in a single summer. It is built over lifetimes.

 

 

Your Place in the Story 

Every gift becomes part of the story of camp. Because somewhere this summer, a camper will: 

  • Try something new 
  • Make their first best friend 
  • Discover they are braver than they thought 

And that moment will be possible because someone believed in camp. Maybe that someone is you. 

Join the Circle of Camp Magic and help write the next chapter. 

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