Partners

in Philanthropy

​Meaningful change is fueled by more than just financial support. It is built on a collective investment.

Whether you are a student, a professional, or a legacy builder, your contribution is the catalyst that allows a child from a low-income community to step out of their daily environment and into a summer of discovery, friendship, and growth.

​Be part of something we’re building.

There are many way to help make camp possible.

Give

Help fund scholarships, camp essentials, and access to new experiences.

Partner

Bring your business, organization, or community group alongside our mission.

Volunteer

Share your time, experience, and skills as we prepare for our very first camp session.

Spread the word

Introduce us to someone who believes every young person deserves the chance to explore.

Ways to Give

🕒 TIME

Advocacy & Volunteer

  • Camp is Education, and we need your help to convince legislators that outdoor learning opportunities are important for a child’s development.

    Connect or share Summer Camp Project with local civic groups (e.g., Rotary Clubs), giving circles, or potential funders to raise awareness.

    Advocacy portal will be available soon.

  • Assist with data entry, or assist with thank-a-thons or writing thank-you letters to donors.

  • Create a fundraising page on behalf of Summer Camp Project. Great grassroots way to bring awareness to the org, while leveraging your networks to raise money for camperships, gear, and camp snacks.

    Host a house party or your next event to benefit Summer Camp Project.

  • Experienced volunteers can research and write grants tailored to youth development and outdoor equity.

  • As SCP grows, we will need volunteers for the following:

    Gear & Supply Drives: Organize community or corporate drives in population hubs like Seattle or Spokane to collect sleeping bags, backpacks, and bug spray.

    Care Package Assembly: Volunteers can pack "Send-a-Kid-to-Camp" care packages or welcome kits with bug spray, flashlights, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and custom notes.

    Pre-Camp Fairs: Volunteers can lead meet-and-greets or informational booths across Washington so families can learn about the campership application process.

💰 TREASURE

Financial & In-Kind

  • Join the S’mores Society to provide reliable, year-round funding with a recurring, automated $10, $28, or $100 donation.

    Monthly giving to The Summer Camp Project is the most easy, efficient and flexible way for you to give.

    Providing steady, reliable support is simply the best investment that you can make to support our work to provide summer camp opportunities for underserved youth who wouldn’t otherwise have the experience.

  • You may be able to give more with less and save on taxes by donating appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds.

    Donating stocks or mutual funds to The Summer Camp Project is a smart and simple way to provide an enrichment experience for kids. By making a gift of appreciated securities, you may be able to avoid capital gains tax, diversify your portfolio and/or secure a stream of income.

    Manage your charitable giving simply and efficiently with a donor advised fund. You can give through an existing giving account.

    Leverage donor-advised funds (DAF), annual travel credits.

  • Legacy Club members have committed to continue providing summer camp opportunities by including The Summer Camp Project in their estate plans or by making a life-income gift.

    Recognize someone special who’s passed away or commemorate an occasion like a birthday. Make a donation in a loved one’s name and choose who to notify about your tribute gift.

  • Making a donation of tangible personal property can be an excellent way to save on taxes, dispose of property that is expensive to insure or maintain, and support The Summer Camp Project.

  • If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA to The Summer Camp Project. It's an efficient way to support the causes that matter to you most.

    For the 2026 tax year, the annual limit for Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) is increased to $111,000 per person ($222,000 for married couples). This allows individuals aged 70½ or older to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity without including the amount in taxable income.

  • Give through workplace giving & employer matching gifts. This may include volunteer grants, payroll donations, and in-kind gifts and grants.

    Check your company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) page for info.

🧠 TALENT

Pro-Bono & Expertise

  • Join the board to provide governance, planning, and accountability.

  • Ask your employer to match your board membership, volunteer hours or skills-based contributions through a volunteer grant program (often referred to as corporate "gifts" or "matches" for board/volunteer hours).

    Check your company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) page for info. Companies use internal corporate portals such as Benevity or CyberCoders.

    Some top companies offering this benefit include Amazon, Bank of America, Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft, Multicare, Starbucks, U.S. Bank.

  • Contribute by designing the organization's website, provide grant writing, legal advice, writing promotional materials, or managing social media channels.

  • Lead skill-share workshops, presentations, or community classes to educate others on Summer Camp Project’s mission.

    Invite Summer Camp Project to your company’s virtual Lunch and Learn.

  • Help translate educational materials or outreach brochures to serve a broader, diverse demographic.

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