Racine’s Camp History

Every summer since 2002, 50+ volunteers gather at a campground in southern Wisconsin to welcome a busload of special children ages 7 to 11. These children have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and frequent foster care placements. Our camp provides them with a week of special memories, affirmation, success, and love in a safe environment. Two campers are paired with one counselor for special attention during activities like swimming, fishing, boating, woodworking, and group activities. The campers’ expressions vary—some are eager, while others are fearful or defensive due to past hurts. At our camp, we witness their transformation, joy, and simple pleasure in being children. It’s a privilege to be a part of this transformative experience.

Our camp provides hope and positive memories for foster care children. Campers engage in activities such as birthday parties featuring inflatable decorations and gifts. Each child departs for home with an MP3 player, duffel bag, t-shirts, and other mementos, thereby fostering their positive memories and instilling hope.

We collaborate with Racine County Foster Services to identify our campers. As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, we are financially supported by corporate donors, individuals, service organizations, and fundraisers. We actively seek volunteers to assist with camp activities, fundraising initiatives, and other endeavors. Consequently, foster families and human services receive no financial burden.