Confidence
How a bursary changed one camper’s life
A former bursary camper describes how camp built independence, close friendships, years on staff, and lasting ties to the camp community.
Read the storyImpact stories
Success stories from campers and families
These stories from campers and families show what bursary support can mean over time: confidence, belonging, and continuity at camp.
We protect the privacy of every family we support. Stories are shared with permission and without identifying details.
Featured stories
Stories from campers and families
Continuity
Why camp became a lifeline for one family
One family describes camp as the most consistent part of their children’s lives, underscoring the value of steady, multi-year support.
Read the storyBelonging
How Camp Wapomeo became a home away from home
A camper describes how Camp Wapomeo became a place of belonging and lasting gratitude.
Read the storyWhy these stories matter
What these stories add to the numbers
2,000+
Camping summers funded
75–85
Campers supported each year
~$160K
Annual bursaries distributed
~95%
Of every donated dollar to bursaries
What shows up again and again
Confidence
Families repeatedly describe growth in confidence, maturity, and self-belief after camp.
Belonging
Camp gives young people a place to feel known, supported, and part of something lasting.
Continuity
Multi-year bursary support helps camp become a stable, repeated source of growth.
That is what donors help support when they fund a camper’s summer.
Next step
Help more children get to camp
The donor guide explains how giving works and what bursary support makes possible.