What We Do
Since 1995, Camp for All Kids has sought to diversify the camp experience and make it accessible to low-income children of color. Each summer, more than 70 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
Counselors and teachers at participating schools recommend kids who will thrive in a camp setting. Our campers come from elementary and middle schools in St. Louis and Chicago. Recipients may continue to receive an annual campership if they continue to meet their school’s academic and citizenship standards and are invited to return by their respective camps.

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 across the socio-economic spectrum.

How to Get Involved
Visit our donate online section 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 1996 to promote and facilitate racial and ethnic diversity by sending underserved children to overnight summer camp. To date, more than 400 camperships have been provided.

Board of Directors
Marianne Baer, Co-President/Treasurer
Karen Handelman, Co-President
Ada Parker, Secretary
William Burris
Emily Coen
Benjamin Crane
Kat Martin
Mike Simons
Mike Jay, Director of Camp Kamaji (ex-officio member)
Sally Safranski (staff)

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

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