Since our founding in 1947 75 years ago, Red Oak has always built environmental stewardship into every camper's day by caring for the camp property, conducting nature-based science programming, and performing service work at the Holden Arboretum.

Caring for our natural world has always been part of the deal here, whether it’s clearing trails, planting gardens and trees, or removing invasive species. Along the way, our campers not only have fun, they learn about the flora and fauna in our 56-acre patch of Northeast Ohio. We love to help campers learn about the world around them it’s paramount to our mission of developing campers’ character through outdoor exploration and adventure. It’s part of our history and crucial for our future.

To celebrate this rich tradition, we are asking for your help during our
Third Annual Earth Day to Arbor Day Fund Raising Challenge from April 22nd through April 29th.

In honor of our 75th Anniversary, help us unlock an extra $7,500 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor! For each donation we receive of $10 or more between Earth Day on April 22nd through Arbor Day on April 29th, we will unlock a $75 bonus. 100 individual donations of at least $10 will help us reach that goal. Truly, it’s not the amount you give; your participation matters most.

All donors are invited to come out to Red Oak on Saturday, April 30th, anytime from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. to enjoy our Arbor Day Celebration. We will have snacks, campfires, and a variety of camp activities open. Be sure to register for the event with the link from your donation receipt if you plan to come!

Earth Day to Arbor Day Fund Raising Challenge

In honor of our 75th Anniversary, help us unlock an extra $7,500.

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