April Newsletter - From Camper to Counselor

Imagine a place where young people discover their potential and grow into confident leaders. That's Camp Impact. Each year, we welcome about 150 campers, instilling in them the belief that they are capable of amazing things. We know we're making a difference when our campers return, year after year, eventually becoming the very counselors who inspire the next generation.

You play a crucial role in this incredible cycle. And right now, your support can go twice as far thanks to our $20,000 donation match! Every dollar you give will be matched, allowing us to empower even more young people.
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The powerful impact of Camp Impact is best told by those who have lived it. Hear from our current counselors, who themselves began their journeys as campers. Their stories are a testament to the life-changing influence of Camp Impact.

Be a part of their journey. Donate today and double your impact!

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Mia Dominguez:
I was first introduced to Camp Impact as a camper, and back then, it was the one time each summer when my sister and I got to fully explore our creativity, go and have fun at the pool, do science experiments, bake, and just embrace our childlike wonder. Camp Impact was more than just a camp — it was a safe, exciting place where I felt truly seen and appreciated. Now, as a returning counselor, the experience has matured into something much deeper. I return each year with the hope of making Camp Impact feel like a second home for every camper, just like it was for me.

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Ki’Ron Meyers:
To me, Camp Impact is a family. From the moment you get on the bus—even before you arrive—you can already feel the love. Many of the kids who come to Camp Impact are going through some of the toughest times at home, but for one week, none of that matters. You don’t have to think about what’s happening at home—you know you’ll be taken care of. You’re fed breakfast and lunch every day, and most of the time, you even have dinner to take home. That peace of mind means everything. Camp Impact is more than just a camp—it’s a second home. It’s the one thing I look forward to every single year.

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Savannah Kay:
I’ve been attending Camp Impact for 11 years, 8 as a camper and now proudly returning as a counselor, and I can confidently say it’s helped shape me into the person I am today. I still remember my first year at camp; I was only six years old and incredibly nervous to meet new people. But within just a few hours, my worries disappeared thanks to the warm smiles and open arms that welcomed me in. By the end of that first day, I was singing songs with the counselors, making crafts with my new friends, and already counting down the days until I could come back.

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Camilla Torres:
Camp Impact for me has been a blessing because of all the nice people I met there and how everyone there impacted my life somehow. Camp Impact is the place where you get to be a child again, and I have seen both perspectives as a camper and as a counselor. When I was a camper, all I thought was that I wanted to be like my counselors. I’m really thankful for Camp Impact because they have helped me grow more as a person, and now that I have the chance to be a counselor, I know how much it not only impacts campers' lives, but also the counselors’ lives.

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