Charity Spotlight: Camp Shalom

Birdies #: 1315

Location: Davenport & Maquoketa, IA

Website: http://www.campshalomia.org/

Mission: Camp Shalom is a Christ-centered outdoor ministry: a time and place apart that encourages growth through relationships with God, community and nature.

Impact of charity on the community:

Camp Shalom is committed to providing an enriching summer camp experience for youth and families.

1. Strategic plan targets for 15% of summer campers to be at-risk youth requiring financial assistance.
2. Welcoming and inclusive by design, Camp Shalom is a place for all youth to feel safe and be the best version of themselves.
3. Camp Shalom offers progressive programming to keep campers engaged for many years.
4. Attending summer camp at Camp Shalom teaches youth team-building skills and a helps them understand the power of a positive, faith-based community.
5. Camp Shalom is where kids take time to experience the beautiful natural world God created.