Help Us Send Kids to Camp!

It is our goal to provide 11 children (ages 8-13), who live in our affordable housing developments, the opportunity to experience overnight camp in summer 2022. We are asking for your help to raise enough funds for 11 scholarships. 

Lakes Region Community Developers (LRCD) has established an Overnight Camp Scholarship program in partnership with YMCA of Greater Boston, the owner and operator of North Woods Camp for Boys and Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls, both in Tuftonboro, NH. The YMCA of Greater Boston has generously agreed to cover half of the tuition of all 11 children in 2022, a value of $11,000. LRCD is now working to raise the match to provide these kids with the life-changing experience of summer camp. 

Did you know summer is the most challenging time for youth from low-income families in New Hampshire to be without a structured program or safe environment? We know that 1 in 4 kids are left unsupervised – and unsupervised youth are at higher risk for accidents, getting into trouble, or just spending a summer day in front of a screen. With your help, our young residents will have the chance to go to overnight camp, make lasting memories and build life-long friendships.

Campers will attend either North Woods Camp for Boys or Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls for two weeks. They will learn outdoor skills, conquer fears, and build confidence, friendships and memories that leave a lasting imprint. Camp allows all kids to just be kids and provides a life-changing experience.

Thank you for your support!