What We Do
Since 1997, Camp for All Kids has sought to diversify the camp experience and make it accessible to children of color from under-served communities. Each summer, more than 65 children are provided full camperships to private independent residential summer camps where all campers gain skills and independence, and make friends with people they might never have known.

How We Select Campers
Camp for All Kids partners with three schools that help select kids who have already succeeded at school and will thrive at camp. Families tell us that this experience has opened doors and provided learning opportunities that didn't previously exist. Our campers currently come from elementary and middle schools in St. Louis, Chicago and Cleveland. Recipients may continue to receive an annual campership if they continue to meet their school’s academic and citizenship standards.

Why CFAK?
Like no other youth activity, camp has the ability to shape life-long attitudes and behaviors. It is a place where children are treated as individuals, not as stereotypes; where campers are judged by their behavior, not by their appearance.

When camp is diverse, everyone benefits. In this intimate setting, children from different cultures and life experiences learn to live cooperatively, exercise tolerance and make close and lasting friendships. Once accepted into the program, children can return to camp to nurture those friendships year after year.

Where the Money Comes From
Camp for All Kids relies entirely on private, tax-deductible donations from individuals who believe that camp can be a place where kids embrace diversity and learn to make friends with people from different backgrounds.

How to Get Involved
Click on donate online to make your gift, or call us at (314) 910-8595.

Our History
Camp for All Kids — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — was formed in 1997 to promote and facilitate racial diversity by sending kids from under-served communities to overnight summer camp. To date, more than 500 camperships have been awarded.

Board and Staff
Marianne Baer, Co-President
Karen Handelman, Co-President
Paul Nathanson, Secretary
Ben Crane, Treasurer
William Burris
Emily Coen
Amy Gale
Kendra Martin
Joe Mendes
Rob Porter
Mike Simons
Mike Jay, Director of Camp Kamaji (founder & ex-officio)

Rabbi Susan B. Stone (executive director)
Sally Safranski (administrative assistant)

Contact Us
For more information, call us at (314) 910-8595
or click here to send us an email.

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