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SUMMARY:Summer Dreams Campaign Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:Help make a child’s dream come true this summer \nSummer Dreams Campership and Equipment Drive\nApril 22 – August 31\, 2026 \nEvery child deserves the chance to experience camp. The Summer Dreams Campership and Equipment Drive helps make that possible by supporting camperships for families who would otherwise not be able to afford a YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps experience. \nAt Hayo-Went-Ha Camps\, kids step away from screens and busy schedules and step into something real. They spend their days outside on the water\, in the woods\, around campfires\, and alongside friends who quickly become like family. Camp is a place where young people learn independence\, discover their strengths\, and build confidence that carries with them long after summer ends. \nFor more than 120 years\, Hayo-Went-Ha Camps have helped young people grow through adventure\, challenge\, and connection. When a child arrives at camp\, they are welcomed into a community where everyone belongs and where the values of “Each for All\, and All for Each” guide every experience. \nWhy your support matters \nYour gift opens the door for a child to unplug\, explore\, and grow in ways that only the outdoors can offer. For many families\, the cost of camp can be out of reach. Through the Summer Dreams Campership and Equipment Drive\, donors help provide financial assistance so that more children can experience the life-changing impact of camp. \nCamp is where children learn resilience on the trail\, courage on the climbing tower\, teamwork in the canoe\, and friendship around the campfire. These moments shape young people into confident leaders and compassionate community members. \nYour generosity makes these opportunities possible. \nDouble Your Impact with the Matching Challenge \nThanks to the generosity of the Cook and Piraino families\, who are multi-generational alumni of our camps\, every gift to the Summer Dreams Campership and Equipment Drive will be matched dollar for dollar\, up to $50\,000. \nThis means your support goes twice as far in helping more children experience the magic of Hayo-Went-Ha Camps. \nA $100 gift becomes $200\, helping provide essential gear and equipment so campers are ready for every one of our camp adventures. \nA $500 gift becomes $1\,000\, helping support a camper’s experience at Hayo-Went-Ha Camps and opening the door to a summer of growth\, friendship\, and discovery. \nTogether\, we can help more children step outside\, unplug from screens\, build confidence\, and discover the joy and belonging that happen at camp every summer. \nYour support in action \nIn 2025\, generous supporters helped provide over $300\,000 in campership support\, allowing:\n 130 resident campers and 7 day campers to attend camp who otherwise might not have had the opportunity. \nYour gift does even more than provide camperships. It also helps ensure that every camper arrives ready for adventure with the equipment and resources they need. \nWhat Your Gift Supports \nOutfit Campers for Adventure\nYour support helps ensure that every camper arrives ready for the experience ahead. Donations help provide essential\, often costly gear such as backpacks\, sleeping bags\, rain gear\, and other personal items for campers receiving financial assistance\, so every child can fully participate in the adventures of camp. \nStrengthen Outdoor Programs\nYour generosity helps maintain and improve the equipment that makes camp experiences possible. Canoes\, tents\, climbing equipment\, safety gear\, and trip supplies enable campers to explore the outdoors\, challenge themselves\, and discover new strengths in a safe\, supportive environment. \nSupport Pathways to Growth\nAt Hayo-Went-Ha Camps\, campers grow through every stage of their journey. Your gift supports our Pathways to Growth program\, which guides young people from their early days at camp through leadership development opportunities as counselors-in-training. Along the way\, campers build confidence\, responsibility\, and the skills that prepare them to become future counselors\, mentors\, and leaders in their communities. \nTrain Future Leaders\nYour support also helps invest in our staff through advanced training and leadership development. Programs like WILDER and other staff training opportunities equip counselors with the skills to guide\, mentor\, and inspire campers while creating a safe and meaningful experience for everyone. \nTogether\, we can help more young people unplug\, explore the outdoors\, build confidence\, and discover who they are becoming. \nOnce a camper\, always a camper. No matter where life takes you\, Hayo-Went-Ha Camps are always a home away from home.  \nWays to give \nMail your gift to the Main Office – 919 N. East Torch Lake Drive\, Central Lake\, MI 49622 Attention Amanda Macaluso \nDonate online by scanning the QR code\nStop by camp\, make a donation\, and take a tour \nEvery gift helps ensure that more children can experience the adventure\, friendships\, and personal growth that define a summer at YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps. \nOnce a camper\, always a camper.\nEach for All. All for Each. \nWays You Can Help a Camper Get to Camp \nEvery gift helps a child step into the outdoors\, build confidence\, and experience the friendships and adventures that make camp so special. \n$50 – Hit the Trail\nProvide a sturdy pair of hiking boots so a campership camper can explore trails\, climb hills\, and take part in wilderness adventures. \n$100 – Ready for Rain or Shine\nOutfit a campership camper with rain gear so they can stay warm and dry while canoeing\, hiking\, and exploring. \n$500 – Adventure Ready\nProvide a backpack and sleeping bag so a camper has everything they need for overnight trips and wilderness exploration. \n$1\,437.50 – One Week of Camp\nGive a child a full week at Hayo-Went-Ha Camps filled with outdoor adventure\, new friendships\, and life-changing experiences. \n$2\,875 – Two Weeks of Camp\nSupport two weeks of camp where a camper can grow in confidence\, independence\, and leadership. \n$5\,750 – Four Weeks of Camp\nProvide a full camp experience where a camper can fully unplug\, build deep friendships\, and experience the magic of camp all summer long. \nYour generosity helps ensure every child can experience the adventure\, confidence\, and belonging that happen at Hayo-Went-Ha Camps.
URL:https://hayowentha.org/events/summer-dreams-campaign-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:National Day of Hayo-Hiking
DESCRIPTION:Hayo-Hike Day Is Going National (and International!) \nOn April 25\, the Hayo-Went-Ha Camps community will be gathering across the country\, and even around the world\, for National Hayo-Hike Day. From coast to coast\, alumni\, families\, and friends are coming together to get outside\, reconnect\, and celebrate the camp spirit. \nEach hike is uniquely led by members of our alumni community and reflects the love of connection that defines Hayo-Went-Ha camps. You are welcome to join a Hayo-Hike in your area. It is a great opportunity to share stories\, build connections\, and celebrate camp. \nNo matter where you are\, you can be part of Hayo-Hike Day. Join a local hike\, gather a few friends of your own\, or simply spend time outside and share your experience with the camp community. This is a great way to honor Earth Day and the official kick off of the Summer Dreams Campership and Equipment Drive that will launch on April 22nd. \nWe can’t wait to see photos and stories from across the country and beyond as we celebrate together on April 25. \nHayo-Hike Day Locations – April 25 \nWe’re excited to share the growing list of Hayo-Hike gatherings happening across the country (and beyond). Each location is hosted by members of our camp community and offers a unique way to connect\, explore\, and celebrate camp. \nAnn Arbor\, Michigan\nHosted by Emma Macaluso\n11:00 AM\nUniversity of Michigan Nichols Arboretum\n1610 Washington Heights\, Ann Arbor\, MI \nAtlanta\, Georgia\nHosted by Ani Hildebrandt and Chris Holter\n10:00 AM\nIsland Ford at the Chattahoochee River\n8800 Roberts Drive\, Sandy Springs\, GA\nMeet outside the Visitor Center \nArbutus Lake (Camp AHWH)\nHosted by Mackenzie “MackMo” Morrison\n2:00 PM\nMeet at the Camp Office \nTorch Lake (Camp THWH)\nHosted by Jack LaGoy\n2:00 PM\nMeet at the Camp Office \nChicago\, Illinois\nHosted by Connor Cronan\nDetails coming soon \nCincinnati\, Ohio\nHosted by Mimi Dyer\nDetails coming soon \nCleveland\, Ohio\nHosted by Doug Vahey\n4:00 PM ET\nSalt Run Trail (5K with shorter option)\nCuyahoga Valley National Park\n1000 Truxell Road\, Peninsula\, OH \nFort Collins\, Colorado\nHosted by Meg VanOsdol\n1:00 PM\nPoudre Trail\nMeet at the parking lot (link to map provided) \nNew York City\, New York\nHosted by Brad Middlekauff\n2:00 PM\nCentral Park – Fred Lebow Statue\nEast 90th Street and 5th Avenue \nPortland\, Oregon\nHosted by Nat Mitchell\, Kyla Louis\, Christa Shier\, and Carson Keene\n10:00 AM\nOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge\nNorth Parking & Trailhead \nSeattle\, Washington\nHosted by Lucy Portman\n1:00 PM\nDiscovery Park – North Parking Lot \nWashington\, DC Area\nHosted by Casey and Hadley Robinson\n10:00 AM\nNational Arboretum\nMeet in the parking lot off R Street (near the Bonsai Garden/Admin Building) \nAustralia (International Hayo-Hike!)\nHosted by Eliza Flower and Ellie Cameron-Krepp\nDetails coming soon \nFinal details for a few locations are still being confirmed\, and we’ll continue to share updates as they come in.
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