The Campership fund at Camp Mary Orton ensures that financial barriers never stand in the way of a meaningful camp experience. Your donation helps children build confidence, discover nature, and create memories that last a lifetime. Support the Campership fund today and help open the door to adventure, growth, and joy for every camper.
What's Included?
A Campership provides everything a child needs for a full and joyful summer at Camp Mary Orton, including:
- 4 weeks of camp
- Daily meals and snacks
Safe, reliable transportation
- Swimming Lessons from certified instructors
How can I help?
$2,000 — Launch a Camper’s Next Chapter
Give one child a full Campership—four weeks at Camp Mary Orton filled with discovery, friendship, meals, transportation, and swimming lessons.
$300 — Fuel Their Day
Cover the cost of daily meals and snacks, keeping campers energized for learning and play.
- $100 — Equip Their Next ExperienceProvide materials, supplies, and gear so every child can fully participate in camp activities.
- $50 — Spark Their Next SkillProvide swimming lessons and water‑safety training that build confidence
Why Camp?
- Camp builds confidence and self‑esteem, helping kids feel capable, proud, and willing to try new things.
- Kids develop stronger social skills and friendships, gaining teamwork, communication, and empathy in a supportive environment.
- Camp encourages independence and responsibility, giving children opportunities to make decisions and trust themselves.
- Camp strengthens resilience and problem‑solving, helping kids learn to navigate challenges and adapt to new situations.
- Camp provides supportive relationships and a sense of belonging, creating a community where children feel safe, included, and valued.
"At summer camp, I got to try new things like Ravine Crossing. It was kind of scary at first, but my counselors helped me through it and cheered me on! They’re nice and make sure we’re taken care of—like reminding us to drink water and stay safe. Camp was so much fun!"
Dontereo
"Camp was awesome! I got to try cool adventure stuff like Ravine Crossing, Flying Squirrel, and Pamper Pole. It was a lot of fun and exciting! My counselors were a lot of fun and really reasonable. They helped make camp even better!"
"All the counselors were super nice and funny—they didn’t even mind when I gave everyone silly nicknames!"
