creating hope, healing lives, changing community

The year-round piece of Camp HOPE is Pathways. A monthly group mentorship program with activities for our participants. Events are held throughout the year and are varied, ranging from team-building activities to family events. Pathways aims to create a safe and nurturing community for not only the youth involved, but also their families.

Year-round programming involving mentors for children matters. A caring and trusting adult outside of the family plays a huge role in the development of a child's hope and resiliency. Children with mentors are:

• 55% more likely to enroll in college.
• 30% more likely to hold leadership positions.
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly.
• 90% become interested in being a mentor for others.

Through a weeklong residential camp experience, our campers are challenged to step outside of their comfort zone and accomplish an activity they haven't had the opportunity to do before, to overcome their fears. Each day, campers read about real people, not much older than they are, who have overcome adversity, abuse, and other real-life challenges to show them they are not alone, and that their past does not define their future.

In summer 2024 our summer camp will take place at Green River Preserve. Throughout the course of a week at camp, campers will participate in a variety of activities including:

• swimming
• field games
• hiking
• arts and crafts
• campfires
• and so much more!

Summer 2024

Green River Preserve
May 26 through May 31

All camper referrals and questions, please contact:

Whitney Jakubus

Email 828.513.8003

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