Camper Updates
ATS alumni have enjoyed great success, graduating from top-tier colleges, working in meaningful professions, and continuing to better themselves.
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Testimonials
Our impact is best measured through the words of our campers, parents and partners.
Campers
“Camp had a big impact on me. My friendship skills are better, I feel happier, and I can do more. I have grown. I am better at working out problems, I am more confident, and I am a better person.”
– Sara.
“Thank you for making this possible. You allowed me to be my best self, giving me forever friends and unforgettable memories. I feel that I can base my future on something that you opened up for me. You changed my life.”
– Cassidy.
“My camp friends are kind and generous souls, and they inspire me to be a better person. My counselors have taught me life lessons and mentored me not only on the trail, but in nearly every aspect of manhood.”
– Dylan.
“My experiences at camp have had a profound effect on my life. They have changed my perspective, helped me overcome fears and let me experience things that I would probably have not been able to if I had not attended. I have met people there that will not easily be forgotten and made friendships there that I hope will last a lifetime.”
– Kai.
Parents
“We believe that this experience afforded Kati a chance to grow and mature as a young woman independent from the safety net of her family. She had to find her own way to overcome obstacles and adversity with the support and companionship of her fellow campers and find her own voice in the process…She learned how to rely on herself when she needed to and she learned how to get along with many different personalities, enabling her to learn vital interpersonal skills and meet many new friends along the way.”
– Brigid K.
“I am so grateful to the camp and to A Thousand Summers for the gift you have given my son. I hope you know just how much what you do changes the life of a young person, which in turn, changes the world. You have changed the path my son is on and while I don’t know where it will take him, I know it will be somewhere phenomenal!”
– Rubicela E.
“There are not enough words to say thank you or show appreciation for what you have given my daughter, Faith. Just seeing her there with the other girls enabled me to see that camp unlocked the magical piece of her that I have never seen before and that she really needed. Without the help of the Foundation and the support of your donors this never could have happened.”
– Victoria S.
Partners
“A Thousand Summers does such an amazing job of creating partnerships that support each camper throughout the year. We feel so fortunate to work with them to provide transformational life experiences for the wonderful young people they send to camp.”
– Jane Sanborn,
Sanborn Western Camps
“Bringing student-focused community organizations together with shared goals and values ultimately strengthens and empowers the students we collectively serve. Working with A Thousand Summers has helped our students gain access to transformative summer opportunities year after year. Our partnership has allowed us to provide more holistic support and enrichment that undoubtedly help our students continue to thrive.”
– Gina Lucas,
REACH Prep