Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake

Send a Kid to Camp


Dear Friend:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have super-powers? What if you really could scale tall buildings in a single bound? What if you were capable of single handedly saving mankind from its evil destruction? What if you could change all the world's wrongs with your superhuman strength? Seems like something out of a comic book doesn't it? But it is not. It is simply a description of our heroes that come to Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake every summer.

Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake is a residential summer camp for children with various disadvantages and/or disabilities; yet, the most courageous and forthright abilities. Camp offers an even playing field for all - despite any challenges or disadvantages. Here all our heroes soar on bikes, swim in the lake, paddle in canoes, catch fish, shoot archery, take hikes, sing songs, play games and roast marshmallows – all in an environment which enhances their gifts, their super powers, and teaches us, the mere mortals, how to live.

This is your chance to assist and join the elite club of Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake Super Heroes by donating a gift of $200. This gift will provide a young hero struggling to overcome challenges with a week of magical camping moments. A week of building self-esteem and confidence. A week to save the world!

This gift of $200 covers the costs for one camper for one week. Your gift of any amount will help and all donations are appreciated. Simply send your donation in the enclosed envelope and we will see to it that you will support the super-powers of a super camper!

Together we can continue to make Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake a 'special place for special kids' and foster the super powers we all have.

Sincerely,
Catherine Ithurburn
Executive Director

P.S.
Your gift of $100, $50 or even $25 will go a long way in making a difference in the life of a child with special needs.




ADOPT-A-PROGRAM

Overview: Camp Ronald McDonald is one of the only totally accessible camping facility in Northern California. Every summer we collaborate with other non-profit groups to bring a week of traditional camping experiences to all children with a variety of special needs. We staff qualified, trained Program Specialists in the fields of Waterfront, Sports, Outdoor Education, Arts & Crafts and Drama. Our specialists take the extra time to create programs that accommodate all our campers regardless of mobility, cognitive or emotional issues. Our program activities help to further Camp Ronald McDonald's mission and allow children with all types of disabilities to experience the wonderful program of summer camp! By subsidizing our program expenses, Camp Ronald McDonald would be able to keep the overall operating budget to a minimum and pass these savings on to our User Groups.
Total Cost: $5,000.00   (to run all programs)

Program Expenses Breakdown
$500 - DRAMA
Five hundred dollars helps in the purchasing, cleaning and maintaining of an array of props, costumes, scripts and music. Our Drama Program encompasses drama unit times, talent shows and campfires. Through our Drama program, we are able to foster creative expression with no inhibitions. This program encourages creativity, enhances self-esteem and introduces the concept of theater, dance and music as art forms.






$500 - SPORTS
Each summer we need to replace athletic equipment as well as update equipment with adaptive apparatus to individualize and accommodate every camper. Through our Sports Program all our campers learn the importance of being a team player, advance their motor skills, and are given new ideas of physical activity options.


$2000 - ARTS & CRAFTS
This is one of the most traditional camping activities which allows our campers to take home tangible camp memories, express their creativity and promote their individuality. In the past we have made candles, tie-dyes, nature crafts, jewelry making, scrapbooks, masks and sculptures.


$500 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Our Outdoor Education Program includes fishing, mountain biking, and archery; as well as hiking and environmental awareness. It creates an awareness of our environment and the impact of everyday living. Campers are able to learn about conservation, recycling, and the history of Eagle Lake and increase their physical activities with walks around the local trails.






$500 - NUTRITION EDUCATION
Our nutrition education program teaches all our participants the importance of healthy eating and physical activity during n educational sessions incorporating food, cooking and fun! Campers are offered a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals and low fat dairy options every meal time.




$1000 - WATERFRONT
Subsidizing this program includes purchasing new life jackets, floating devices, water toys, and water sports equipment every summer. Our natural lakefront enables us to expose all campers to boating, canoeing and swimming. These contribute to feelings of independence for all children, including those in wheelchairs or those who have muscle contractions and scoliosis.



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