“This was the most amazing opportunity for my daughter. She had never experienced overnight camp before. Not only did she build new friendships, but the experience also helped her with healing after losing her dad to mental health. Thank you so very much!”
Military family
“Both of our daughters were able to learn new skills with respect to acting and singing as part of the camps (which culminated in a show). They were able to learn to be more confident and independent. Moreover, as my spouse was deployed and thus not able to help, we were still able to participate in worthwhile activities for our children that contributed to their personal development..”
Military family
“With our daughter’s medical conditions and the financial strain of medical costs, it can be frustrating with all that she’s had to miss out on. The lack of camps for her to attend leaves us with few options and Brigadoon (camp) has created a magical space for those with medical conditions. Giving children like her a chance for spend time with others who understand how huge an impact food restrictions have on her life. This grant was a huge asset to not only her but the whole family.”
Military family
“This has been a great opportunity for us to send our kids to summer camp while their dad is deployed. It gave me the ability to have a week with no children – my first break since my spouse was deployed last February – and then I was able to have a week of one-on-one time with each child. My son went to an animation camp and band camp. While my daughter went to fashion camp and found a love of sewing and design.”
Military family
“As I am deployed, my son was able to have a happy, healthy distraction from the everyday reminder that Dad’s been gone from home for a long time. This also allowed my wife to get a brief reprieve from the demands of working as a single parent.”
Military family
“Camp helped our son develop social skills and practice his French. With my husband being a senior citizen, it helped us with the cost and relieved us of the financial stress as we’re a one income family.”
Military family
“This (grant) made our decision to send our child to camp that much easier. It provided him with the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and he was left with great memories from the summer!”