We are excited for the coming summer season of camp.
As we reviewed the costs from the previous summer, we calculated that the cost for each child to come to camp was over $700. As a nonprofit charity it is our mission to have as many campers come to camp as possible and we work to keep the price accessible for all. We have moved to a pricing approach that has been adopted by many camping organizations across North America. We are making the option available to pay various levels of the actual cost of a week of camp.
For our week long programs, there are three price options:
- $689 per camper – this price represents most of the full cost of a camper and no fundraising is necessary.
- $549 per camper – this price represents 80% of the full cost of a camper.
- $445 per camper – this is our standard price, about 65% of the actual cost per camper.
For our “Mini Camps” (two nights over three days), there are three price options:
- $289 per camper – this price represents most of the full cost of a camper.
- $229 per camper – this price represents 80% of the total cost of a camper.
- $189 per camper – this is our standard price, about 65% of the total cost of a camper.
This pricing is completely self-selected by families as they register and there is no differentiation, attention or preference given based on the price paid. Only our administrative staff will be aware of who pays what, and that is only for the purposes of ensuring all accounts are in good standing. There will be absolutely zero change to a camper’s experience based upon what they pay. There never has been at Green Hill Lake Camp, and there never will be.
In the event that these subsidized prices are still too much we have a camper scholarship program. – the application form is accessible here.
What does paying a full cost or less subsidized price accomplish? Every dollar of subsidized camper fees is offset by donations. In a typical year Green Hill, as a charity, needs to raise about $360,000 to cover total operational costs of running camp. Instead of paying for things like insurance and power bills, that money will be used for critical camp facility improvements, fantastic program equipment, and ensuring that every guest has an incredible experience.
As stated above, our goal is that every camper is able to come for a price that works for each family and we will continue to raise funds to ensure that Green Hill is growing as a camp. If you are in a position to donate you can find more about supporting our mission.
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