North Star Reach

Help us bring the transforming power of camp to children with serious health challenges in the Great Lakes Region who have never had the chance to come to camp. They've never had the chance to swim in a lake, catch a fish, or enjoy dozens of other magical camp experiences, including being a kid with other kids who are just like them. By making a generous gift to North Star Reach today, you help to ensure camp is always free of charge. 

Our state-of-the-art health center, The Observatory, is staffed 24/7 by nurses and physicians recruited from our 12 partnering hospitals and medical centers throughout Michigan and the Chicago area. Our accessible campus and inclusive programs also ensure we can accommodate campers with diverse medical needs. The lasting impact camp can make is truly profound. 

“North Star Reach has been fantastic,” says 13-year-old Jonathan, a Chicago resident, who was born with sickle cell anemia. “People truly care about me here—they make me feel special, they listen, they help me try to be my best.”

THE NEED, HELPING CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Children like Jonathan are not limited by their illness when they are at camp. Instead, camp is one of the few places where they are encouraged to discover a world of new possibilities. “We embrace our disease at camp,” Jonathan says. “It makes us stronger.”

As you know, when you help a child with a serious illness, you also help dozens of people who love that child. “My son had an amazing time last week,” Jenna W. told us. “It was so nice for us as parents, knowing he was in a safe environment and had great medical staff right at camp.”

The profound—and immeasurable—impact North Star Reach is already making on so many lives would not be possible without you. Your tax-deductible donation will enable us to continue offering the transforming power of camp to many more deserving children with serious health challenges and their families. Each and every gift will be greatly appreciated.