THE VALUES BEHIND THE MAGIC

Safety • Belonging • Adventure • Growth • Community • Connection

OUR MISSION

To offer high-quality, accredited educational and recreational camping programs and facilities for all youth and adults, providing formative experiences that develop basic life skills in teamwork, leadership, decision-making, resource management, self-awareness, coping, communication and relating to others.

Our mission guides everything we do, from the programs we offer to the community we create and the way we care for each other.

OUR VALUES

Safety & Outdoor Learning - providing a safe, enjoyable outdoor learning experience.

Leadership & Independence - developing leadership, social and group-living skills while encouraging creativity, independence and responsibility.

Confidence & Growth - providing age-appropriate opportunities that build confidence and self-esteem.

Connection to the Natural World - developing respect for the environment, animals, agriculture and natural resources.

Inclusion, Belonging & Community – appreciating and accepting differences, creating a caring community where everyone belongs and can be their authentic self.

of campers returned home MORE ACCEPTING OF DIFFERENCES IN OTHERS

94%

93%

98%

95%

of campers returned home MORE CONFIDENT

of campers returned home MORE INDEPENDENT

of campers returned home BETTER ABLE TO ADAPT TO CHANGE

What people say about the value of camp

"Camp Howe has made me the person that I am today, and my entire summer was an experience that has changed my life"

CAMP STAFF

“To me, camp is about controlled autonomy. It’s about teaching kids and helping them make smart choices, whether that be with time management, social interaction, or activity choice. Camp creates an environment that encourages kids to trust themselves while simultaneously ensuring their safety.”

TEEN CAMPER

"Now that we’re eight years into Camp Howe summers, we can certainly look back and say it’s been a vital part of our kids’ childhood. Perhaps the single most important investment we’ve made year after year to boost their confidence and independence."

“To me camp is a safe space where I can be completely my true self and feel like I belong."

PARENT

CAMPER