Making Camp Possible in March with SCOPE! Spring is almost here and so much seems possible for children benefiting from SCOPE support. Here are some supporters and partners who are dedicated to providing ALL children access to overnight summer camp experiences with SCOPE.

DAN ZENKEL SCOPE Board Member As a dedicated and supportive SCOPE volunteer, Dan Zenkel has utilized his skills in a wide variety of roles: former SCOPE Board president, current board member and treasurer, golf event and benefit chair among others. Trained as a lawyer and experienced as an investor, Dan has spent 20 years deeply enmeshed in the camp industry, first as co-founder and CEO of CampGroup LLC, then as founder of the Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls and co-founder and partner in The Camp Professionals, which offers consulting services for camp owners and operators. Dan's consistent service and unique perspective are integral to SCOPE's continued success! SCOPE Board of Directors >

SUMMER 365 Corporate Partner Summer 365 is the innovative, summer camp and program consulting service created by parents for parents with a customized and holistic approach to finding the best fit summer experience for each child and family. The Summer365 team understands the importance of summer camp and the need to make camp accessible to ALL children. Summer 365's corporate partnership with SCOPE utilizes their GIVE SUM initiative to help provide life-changing summer camp experiences to children from low-income families through SCOPE's camperships. Through fundraising events, SCOPE committee participation and fun initiatives to include Summer 365 clients in SCOPE's mission, we value our friendship and joint effort in bringing camp into the lives of all children. Corporate Partners >

HANDS IN 4 YOUTH, HOME OF VACAMAS CAMPS, NEW JERSEY SCOPE Northeast Since 1924, Hands In 4 Youth (formerly Vacamas Programs for Youth) has offered award winning programs and much needed support to children and families from underserved neighborhoods. Through digital school programs, day and sleepaway camps, and afterschool programs, Hands In 4 Youth aims to instill social intelligence, self-efficacy, and educational prowess in all of the children it serves. They encourage their participants to set and pursue goals, live responsibly in the world, and reflect on their failures and achievements. Fun tid-bit, Heather O'Dell worked with Camp Vacamas for 13 summers before joining the SCOPE Staff over 6 years ago! Hands In 4 Youth's Website >

Northeast CAMP Conference Virtual 5K

The Northeast CAMP Conference kicks off TODAY and everyone across the globe is invited to join us virtually to run, walk, bike, Peloton, swim, or hike to #SupportSCOPE and help #givecamp! It's easy to take part: donate any amount to SCOPE, print out your bib, and post your 5K photos!  Join the Virtual 5K for SCOPE >

Join us from anywhere in the world as we celebrate SCOPE's mission virtually

Register now, at no cost, to be a part of our April 22, 2021  SCOPE Virtual Benefit

Attend from the comfort of your home in order to experience the magic of SCOPE!

Register now >

SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) provides children from underserved communities with life-changing opportunities through the experience of summer camp.

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