Funding Your Camp Participation

In order to support as many campers as possible, we've compiled a list of resources and tips - everything you need to get started doing your own fundraising! We recommend: 
  • Setting up a crowdsourcing fund. Create a DonorsChoose Professional Development
    Project or a GoFundMe education fund and request support from your community. 
  • Reaching out to local businesses. Many local businesses will be happy to contribute small amounts to fund your participation. Consider businesses with a focus on science, children, or education first. We suggest calling or visiting in person.
  • Trying a little of both!

DonorsChoose Materials

In addition to step-by-step instructions and some boilerplate text, we've also included an editable flier (MS Word) that you can customize and use to spread the word about your project. 
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DonorsChoose How-To & Boilerplate Text (DOCX)
DonorsChoose Printable Flier (DOCX)
Camp Expense Planner (PDF)

​Note: DonorsChoose projects take a bit more time to set up and have more restrictions. However, many funders who have extra money will look directly to DonorsChoose to support a series of projects — so it can be worth the effort!

GoFundMe Materials

We've included instructions and boilerplate text for you to create your funding page. You can add your GoFundMe link to the Camp Fundraising Flier to help promote your efforts.
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GoFundMe How-To & Boilerplate Text (DOCX)

Note: GoFundMe is quick and easy to set up and there are no limits on the amount of funding you can request.