Be the Reason a Camper Smiles This Summer

Each year, children eagerly wait for the chance to experience a week in the woods canoeing under blue skies, hiking through the forest, laughing with new friends, and discovering the best versions of themselves. For many families, the cost of Summer Camp is out of reach. Thankfully, Camp Ondessonk’s Scholarship Fund exists to ensure that every child, regardless of financial background, has the opportunity to experience a week that can change their life forever.

With your help, we can clear our scholarship waiting list. These are kids who want to be at Camp. They’re ready to take on new challenges, grow in confidence, and form lifelong friendships, but they need a little help to get there. With your support, we can welcome more children home to Ondessonk.

For many scholarship recipients, Camp is more than summer fun; it’s a vital experience that builds resilience, joy, and hope in their lives.

In recent years, we’ve seen growing demand for financial assistance. Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made it difficult for some families to provide this opportunity for their children. This summer, our waiting list includes dozens of hopeful campers. Your gift to the Scholarship Fund can turn “waitlisted” into “welcomed.”

You can make the difference between a child staying home or coming to Camp Ondessonk. Every donation – big or small – helps us clear the waiting list and say “yes” to one more child. When you give, you’re not just supporting a scholarship. You’re giving a child the chance to grow, connect, and shine.

Visit ondessonk.com/giving to make your gift now. Choose “Scholarship Fund” as your designation and know that your generosity will open hearts, minds, and trails for future campers.

Thank you for helping us carry on the Spirit of Camp Ondessonk for every child who longs to be here.