CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CAMP IN WASHINGTON D.C.

We are delighted to invite you to join us for a gathering in Washington, DC in support of Change Summer on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an inspiring look at how Change Summer is transforming the lives of young people in the DC community.

This special evening is graciously hosted by Amy Bess, a champion of Change Summer’s mission and a longtime friend and supporter, at her office at Vedder.

HOSTED BY VEDDER

Vedder is an international business-focused law firm serving sophisticated clients of all sizes and industries from offices across the U.S. and in the UK through our affiliate, Vedder Price.

This gathering is a unique chance to hear directly from Vedder—and from the campers and families themselves—about the profound impact of both overnight and day camp experiences, and why this work is more vital than ever.

THE EVENT

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: VEDDER, 1401 New York Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005

The program will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Guests will enjoy an inspiring look at how Change Summer is transforming the lives of young people in the Washington D.C. community through brief remarks and powerful reflections from our team, families and campers.

ABOUT CHANGE SUMMER

Change Summer is on a mission to provide students from under-resourced communities with fantastic, two-week overnight and day camp experiences that increase their confidence, curiosity, independence, and responsibility. Change Summer partners with top-performing charter schools to deliver customized summer programs designed to help campers strengthen these core character strengths and prepare for long-term success.

Through five camps—AF Camp, Camp Canopy, Camp KIPP DC, Camp Ironwood, and Camp Uncommon—Change Summer currently serves nearly 3,000 elementary and middle school students. Programs operate across Maine, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., empowering young people with the skills they need for a successful future.

We hope you will join us to learn more about our work and how we are expanding our impact.

CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CAMP IN WASHINGTON D.C.

By Change Summer

CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CAMP IN WASHINGTON D.C.

A CHANGE SUMMER MARCH EVENT — HOSTED BY VEDDER