CAMP SUMATANGA

I’m serving again as a Camp Champion for Camp Sumatanga this year and wanted to give you the opportunity to share in the 2024 campaign. You may have also heard from other Camp Champions, but I hope you’ll go to my page to give! We are all competing!

I know that the camp means as much to you as it does to me. I’m often asked how the camp is doing, and I’m pleased to tell you that it’s moving from ‘surviving’ toward ‘thriving’. That’s good news, and you can be a part of taking the next steps. I was recently told that paying the staff is no longer dependent on donations and the focus is now toward capital improvements. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to support current and future projects. Below is a list of those projects.

   YOUR 2024 GIFTS WILL SUPPORT CAMP PROJECTS LIKE

• Cabin Renovations - Cabin renovations are underway to revitalize Pool Camp, with the capacity to accommodate 28 campers per cabin. The new bathrooms will be ADA-compliant, enhancing the camp experience for those who need accessible facilities. Estimated Cost: $75,000 per cabin.
• Dining Hall Renovations - The McKinney-Atkins Dining Hall is the place where everyone gathers for celebrations and special meals.  The doors that welcome everyone into this space are in desperate need of replacing. Estimated Cost: $4,000
• Pool Repairs - Our gunnite pool is showing years of use and love from our campers and is in need of repair.  Afterall, what is camp without a swimming pool!?! Estimated Cost: $25,000
• Pool Improvements for ADA Compliance - Our special needs camps are designed to welcome individuals of all abilities. To better support campers who use mobility aids, we aim to purchase a hydraulic lift. Estimated Cost: $10,000

It will mean the world to me if you’d join me in this effort with your donation of any amount. It’s so easy! To donate click on the link Creating Camp Connections 2024 | Lynda Bottcher which will take you to my account and click "Give Now".