Keepers of the Flame 2026

Give a Child a Place to Become Who They Are

At Hayo-Went-Ha Camps, young people find a place to belong, take healthy risks, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of. The moments they experience here shape who they become long after summer ends. Your gift helps make that life-shaping experience possible for children this year.

Camp Needs You This Year

Keeping Camp strong takes more than memories. It takes caring staff, safe facilities, meaningful programs, reliable equipment, and the daily attention that helps every camper feel known and supported. Our 2026 Keepers of the Flame goal is $350,000.

Your Gift Has a Clear Purpose

With Your support our camps keep changing lives. Your donation Supports staff, programs, equipment, facilities, and the day-to-day operations of Camp. Every gift is directed where it is needed most, helping camp serve children today while protecting the places we will serve tomorrow.

Every year we also raise money for key projects. This year we are focused on the following:

Nejee Cabins - Two Nejee groups are currently housed in platform tents. Two new cabins will restore the welcoming, connected home base our oldest girls need for friendship, leadership, and belonging.
Old Dining Hall Stabilization - After decades of flooding and severe weather, the Old Dining Hall needs urgent stabilization. Acting now will help protect this beloved Camp building and keep it safe and usable for campers.

Make Your Gift Today: Your Gift Changes Lives

Give today to help a child feel seen, become more confident, and discover a place where they belong. Your support keeps Camp running strong for this generation and the ones that follow. Give Today to Keep Camp Strong!

Other Keepers of the Flame Events

Online Auction

The online auction is another way to support Camp. Bid on meaningful Camp and local area experiences, artwork, and more. Every winning bid helps sustain the people, programs, and places that make Hayo-Went-Ha Camps possible. Auction Dates: November 13th – December 11th, 2026

Keepers of the Flame Trivia, Live Auction & Camp Update

Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7.30pm for fun with our camp community and a chance to bid on a weekend at the Torch Lake Directors Cabin.

Hear why kindness matters and how you help make a positive impact for camp.

Keepers of the Flame 2026

a heartfelt annual end of year appeal rooted in a cherished Hayo-Went-Ha Camps tradition

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