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Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love - Money

Many people choose to donate to our scholarship program.  Children who would not be able to afford the benefit of a Camp Augusta experience are able to come through generous donations.  Our waiting list for such campers is greater than our ability to serve them. 

Of course, monetary donations for large and small items alike are greatly appreciated.  Come take a walk around the camp with the director to see what potential is yet to be tapped.

If you would like to donate to Camp Augusta please click the Donate button on the right.

 

September 14th Fundraising Party

Every September, the camp community gathers in the East Bay for some play, socializing, a silent auction, and a live auction. 

In addition to being fun, note that the proceeds from this event go toward vital improvements at Augusta, such as replacing a bath house, adding EVERY new major program area, replacing vital infrastructure, and now our focus on replacing the camp kitchen.  Tens of thousands of people benefit from these replacements and additions.  Thank you for your consideration.  :-)

Nonprofit?  Fundraise?  Huh?  Why?

Hundreds of children will spend one or two weeks of their summer vacations on the shores of Lake Vera.  Dozens of families spend a Spring or late-Summer weekend climbing the ropes course, swimming in the falls, and enjoying the company of their own and other families.

As you probably know, Camp Augusta is a non-profit organization.  We receive no money from the City of Piedmont or any other governmental assistance.  All camp operating expenses, such as food, counselors' salaries, insurance and electricity, are paid by camp tuition and rental fees from outside groups.  We detail exactly where the tuition money goes, and all new programs and structures are due to gifts, which allows us to keep our tuition several hundred dollars less, and as much as $1000 less than a few other camps.

Non-profit organization.  Unless you’ve worked for one, especially a small one, it is unlikely that you can appreciate the need and gratitude for gifts both small and large.  It means that we rely on donations for many of the things we have and do at camp.  Our magnificent lodge was a grant.  Families barely making ends meet are able to give their kids the wonderful gift of Camp Augusta because of scholarship donations.  Many of our program supplies were donated to us.  Only through your generosity can we continue to fund these worthy improvements to your camp.

As you consider options for distributing your philanthropy, please consider Camp Augusta.  We welcome a variety of donations, from financial contributions to building materials, services, or program equipment.

Gifts of Love - Time

Camp Augusta has a traditional Spring and Fall work weekend.  No skills are needed, and we often complete fun projects such as new construction and creating additional program areas. Here is some more information about the 2013 weekend in PDF form.

2013 Work Weekend = April 6th and 7th (Saturday is the main day)

Beyond those times, we are always looking for volunteers to contribute their skills or time to camp.  Graphics, finance, web, and other skills can be done from anywhere.  Volunteer opportunities are available any time, and not just during the summer.

 

!!!   Watch the Slideshows of Work Weekends    !!!

Gifts of Love - Things

Most families understand that they can’t have everything they want.  Similarly, Camp Augusta can’t have everything it wants.  The things on this list are there because we feel they would enhance the program or site, or because a donated item would prevent us from buying it, which would enable us to acquire other wanted things.  This list is more illustrative than comprehensive.

What

Why

$10,000+ Gifts

Bathhouse

Built over 60 years ago, they are not sanitary, structurally sound into the future, large enough, or very comfy.

Kitchen

The size, condition, and equipment are, respectively, too small, dilapidated, old and undersized.   In addition, campers would be able to be responsible for washing and caring for their own dishes and silverware.

$5,000+ Gifts

Kitchen

Donations on any level are appreciated!

High Ropes Course Element

While our ropes course has exciting opportunities, we would like to expand it with additional elements such as a Flying Squirrel, Pamper Pole, Vertical Playpen, and Alpine Tower.

Bouldering Wall

Instead of the focus being on going up, the climber moves sideways.  With “UP” taken out of the equation, it is easier for campers to focus on the techniques of climbing.

Solar Panel System

Alternative energy sources would serve both to supplement our electricity (serving many buildings), as well as to educate campers about this opportunity.

$500-$1,000 Items

Kitchen

Donations on any level are appreciated!

Drama Costumes

You might have just the thing in your closet or a box somewhere.  If not, and this is of interest, a small donation would enable the purchase of additional garb.

Totem Pole

Such an artifact would add to the character and ambiance of the camp.

Less than $500 Items

Kitchen

Donations on any level are appreciated!

Fruit Trees

Wouldn’t it be nice if campers could pick some fruit right off the tree?  It is a pleasure to enjoy the beauty and fruits of these trees.

Our Federal Tax ID Number, is 94-1265033.

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