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In between summers we're always doing maintenance and upgrades of camp. We invite first responders, inspectors, and experts to visit camp to advise us on continuing improvements to make sure the camp is safe and prepared for our most important guests: the campers.
This year we had our vehicle bridge into camp inspected, and our engineer found it was time to do some repairs. He advised us if we wanted to be sure the fire truck from Forest Grove could safely cross, we'd need to replace some aging wood beams.
Of course, this isn't something our Handyman could just go buy off the shelf at our local hardware store! This is a serious project that requires professionals, engineers, and inspectors. Cha-ching!
But Gales Creek Camp isn't the most amazing place in the world just because of our camp staff. It also takes an army of donors who share a passion for our mission.
We are so indescribably grateful to the donors who stepped up and literally saved the summer this year. Together they helped fund this critical infrastructure project that ensures the bridge to the fun will be safe for years to come.
- The incredible family of our founder, Dr. John Stephens, whose children and grandchildren are now deep into their 3rd generation of direct involvement and financial support of camp - including the Stephens, Heffernan, and Dodson families
- The Laura D. Wanser Foundation
- Annie Irgens Lee and Rick Lee of the William and Donna Irgens Charitable Family Fund
- The Austin Family Foundation
- Phillip and Vickie Rothrock
- iPd USA - Volvo Parts, Accessories & Performance Specialists
Thanks also to Cascade NW Construction and Kylean at Miller Consulting Engineers who worked fast to bring a complicated project together before camp!
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