Agency/Non-Profit
Agency/non-profit camps offer a chance for a truly unique and rewarding experience. Generally agencies are charitable and run camps to support children from either their local area or from a background related to the agencies area of fundraising. Some agencies are national (for example YMCA, 4-H or Boys and Girls Clubs) whilst others may be run by more local, independent charities (for example Lions Clubs, Round Tables or Lodges).
Unlike their private counterparts, agency camps are often run to tight budgets and rely on donations to provide funding, but what they don't have in the latest equipment they make up for in terms of the sense of community created on camp.
Generally sessions last one or two weeks, which means that over the summer you'll meet lots of different children. And for many of the children that do attend, camp is a place they wouldn't get to experience without the positive actions of the funding agency. It's a very special time for many of the campers which makes for a really rewarding experience for it's staff!
