For nearly two years, Sound View Camp has weathered each storm, against all odds, during a global pandemic. Now is the time to rebuild and refresh to meet the challenges of what lies ahead.
Pressing Needs for 2022
LONGHOUSE MATTRESSES
In 2020/21 interior improvements were made to the Longhouse. This historic building was divided into two units (Lakewood and Fircrest) and reconfigured to be more comfortable for youth and family groups. The thirty-six unique built-in bunk beds could use some better, more comfortable mattresses suited for bodies of all ages. Estimate: $7,000
CAMPERSHIPS
In 2022, we hope to again offer financial assistance to overnight camper families backed up by the campership fund. Although we strive to keep our summer sessions affordable, it is important to ensure that deserving kids can come to camp
WOOD CHIPPER
Our woodlands yield plenty of windfall. We use this “free wood” for family campfires, walking stick projects, and poles for shelter building classes. However, most of it could be chipped up and used on trails, in the garden, or on the farm. A modern wood chipper is needed to keep up with the windfall and help manage our forest lands. Estimate: $3,000
HIGH ROPES COURSE REPAIR
Our course is still uses natural trees (Douglas Firs) which thankfully are healthy and strong. In 2020, regulations changed which caused some of the hardware (high up in the trees) to expire and thus needs replacing. At the same time, we hope to take advantage of new technology to improve the course. These changes will make the challenge course more accessible and easier to run with our small staff team. Estimate: $20,000
New upgrades would make the course accessible for some of our smallest campers.
Our Budget in a Nutshell
INCOME
FAMILY CAMPING: $
GROUPS AND RETREATS: $
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: $
YOUTH CAMPS: $
CAMP STORE: $
DONATIONS: $
TOTAL INCOME: $
EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: $
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: $
PROGRAM SUPPLIES: $
UTILITIES and CAMP VEHICLES: $
STAFFING: $
TOTAL EXPENSES: $
Special Thanks
Jim and Pat - for the waterfront weather station and kicking off our Longhouse Mattress replacement fund.
Vicki, Loren, and family - for the new dining hall projector and the bikes which will be put to use during the 2022 season.
Dave - for the hours of volunteer work and the new Hagrid’s Trail
Maryanna - for the donation of Heath, the newest addition to the farm
Sound View Familes, Campers, and Alumni - for your continued generous contributions to keep camp alive and thriving!
