No child misses out
Vision
Every holiday, thousands of Kiwi kids attend Christian camping programmes around Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Our vision is for every child - regardless of background or circumstance - to have the opportunity to experience the joy, growth, and belonging that camp provides.
Mission
To remove financial barriers and partner with caregivers so that all Kiwi kids have the chance to attend school holiday camps.
We aim not only to offer support, but to do so in a way that upholds the dignity and agency of each whānau.
Goals
Increase Access
Ensure that more Kiwi children can attend school holiday camps by providing targeted financial support where it’s needed most.
Empower Through Partnership
Work alongside families so they retain the dignity of contributing to their child’s camp experience; even if they pay a smaller portion, they are active participants, not just recipients.Promote Inclusion
Open the door for children from all walks of life, ensuring that economic or social barriers do not prevent any child from joining a welcoming camp environment.Support Life Skills Development
Support camps that help children grow in confidence, resilience, leadership, and teamwork.Foster Meaningful Connections
Enable children to form lasting friendships and a sense of belonging through their camp participation.Encourage Outdoor Engagement
Promote healthy, active experiences in nature, helping children appreciate and develop a love for the outdoors.
“I love camp because it's my home, it's my second family and everyone is my sister or my brother. What blows me away is not the cool activities or the fun programs, but it's the people I meet and the whole atmosphere and culture of love - it's incredible that people can come and have a sense of belonging, when for some kids, it may be the first time they feel that level of love and acceptance.”
How it works
During the registration process, camps may identify children who need financial assistance in order to attend. Our member camps then apply to the fund on the family’s behalf.
We typically provide 35–50% of the cost of camp, with flexibility for special circumstances requiring more.
Every dollar donated to "Send A Kid To Camp" goes directly toward helping a child attend camp.