Camp is for Everybody!

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of young people and help us to improve our communities, one person at a time. The experiences gained at an overnight summer camp can change a child's outlook on life, and allow them to see their world through a new lens. Be a part of the solution and engage these deserving boys and girls today.

We would love to add you to our list of youth-development supporters or see you at one of our upcoming events. Please donate and help us reach at least 40 deserving kids who would not otherwise be able to afford the experience of attending an overnight summer camp. Allow them to live, learn, and play in a safe and healthy environment that promotes self-esteem and leadership development.

Donors are the backbone of the Hawkeye Campership Fund. Without donors the HCF cannot provide the yearly level of financial support to deserving youth that it has for the past 2 years. Donors represent a wide range of supporters including parents, family members, neighbors of campers, colleagues of parents, participants at fundraising events, folks who love to camp, local businesses, and corporate sponsors. In 2009, 93 supporters made it possible for 17 children from all over the US to attend a total of 42 weeks of camp

Donors can give on behalf of a specific camper or donate to the general fund and in any amount. Some donors contribute for a specific need such as a week of food ($ 65), one day of camp ($ 100), ½ week of camp ($ 375), or one session of camp ($1500). For donors with employers that have a matching corporate donation policy, HCF qualifies as a tax exempt organization. Donors can also arrange to donate once a month or on a quarterly schedule.

Donor Levels:

$1 – 99 Scout
$100 – 249 Explorer
$250 – 499 Adventurer
$500 – 999 Guide
$1000 – 2499 Mountaineer
$2500 – 4999 Trailblazer
$5000 – above Pioneer

Annually, HCF holds a Donor Recognition Day at Camp Hawkeye the first Saturday of August to thank the wonderful people who make the fund a reality. Donors get to meet campers, tour Camp Hawkeye, swim in beautiful Lake Kanasatke, or go hiking on Red Hill. After attending the 2009 luncheon, donors said:

Additional simple ways donors can give throughout the year are:

• Click HERE to set Hawkeye Campership Fund as your Amazon Smile charity. It's free!
• Get a group of friends together and sponsor one camper for a 2 week session.
• Ask your employer if your company makes matching donations.
• Participate in a fundraiser.
• Sponsor an event.

Testimonials

"Camp is my family. They've taken me in since the age of 12 & have given me guidance. Camp has allowed me to be myself & not hold back anything with the fear of being judged. This community, in a way, saved me & introduced me to many cultures. It has sparked friendships with people from all over the world. The friendships & memories I've gained throughout the years will never be forgotten. I will always love this community & am more than happy to pay it forward to help give the opportunity to a child, who like me, could not afford to experience a family such as Hawkeye."
John Santiago, HCF Recipient – NYC

"I firmly believe the outdoor experience is a necessary part of growing up that too many kids miss out on because of financial reasons. There’s a world out there aside from video games that some kids have never seen, and donating to the campership fund gives them that opportunity."
Dave, Donor – Tucson, AZ

"I can’t just [name] one thing I liked because I liked everything. This camp means a lot to me, it's like a second family... Thank you so much for donating money so me and some friends I made here could come."
Jared, Camper – Wayland, MA