Your Donations at Work!

We work all year long for our camps and the kids they serve.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented serious challenges for all of our network camps in 2020. A majority, 91%, of our 22 network camps proceeded with their summer camps in 2020, continuing to make the unique experience of summer camp available to the special needs and underprivileged communities that we have served since 1981. Camp directors and staff worked to adapt to the new realities and meet the unique needs of the children and youth they serve. No surprise here: for many this involved delayed start dates and new logistical issues for volunteers and medical staff.

 Two camps proceeded with in-person camps with fewer numbers due to safety precautions.

 Four camps proceeded with in-person and virtual camps.

 Twelve camps held virtual camps: These camps provided various direct services and supports including: tablets, Wi-Fi-hot spots, meals, staff prepared videos, Zoom meetings, hand written notes, encouraging signs in campers yards, camp t-shirts, weekly camp-in-a-box activity material and safety supplies including disinfectant wipes, disinfectant sprays, antibacterial hand sanitizer, masks, etc

 Three camps canceled.

Due to an increase in revenue we were able to add 3 new camps to our network in 2020.

As a result, the need for your continued  support is as great as ever.

A camp director noted the impact of our program.

 “Without the support of Camps For Kids, CHD Families would be unable to provide a free medically supervised summer camp for kids with Congenital Heart Defects.” -Camp Director

 The overarching goal for the program is to provide funding and assistance to twenty non-profit camps to guarantee they have the necessary funds to assure that no child will be denied the camping experience because of low income or developmental or medical disadvantage.

As campers and a parent commented:

“At camp, I feel like a normal kid and can do everything a normal kid can do and make friends”. a ten-yr. old camper

“Thank you for this amazing gift. My son would never have been able to attend camp this year without your help. He learned so much and had so much fun he can’t wait for school so he can show off all his new knowledge!” – a parent

• Make donations payable to Camps For Kids and send to our office at:
  Camps For Kids
  5913 Woodson Rd. Suite 211
  Mission, KS 66202
• Or click the DONATE button.

“I can see what other kids have gone through and how they survived. It helps me get through & conquer. We are all survivors. That’s a gift.” a twelve year old camper

Thank you for your gift!

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