For many children, camp is more than a place — it’s a turning point.

Each summer at Camp Kidwell, we watch something incredible happen. A child arrives unsure, maybe quiet or hesitant. They don’t know if they’ll fit in. They don’t know if they belong. But by the end of the week, they’re standing taller, laughing louder, and discovering confidence they didn’t know they had.

That change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because caring adults, safe spaces, and meaningful experiences come together to create something powerful.

As the year comes to a close, we’re working to ensure that every child who wants to experience Camp Kidwell has the opportunity to do so — regardless of their family’s financial situation. The demand for camperships continues to grow, and your support plays a critical role in making camp possible for so many children.

A year-end gift helps provide more than activities or meals — it helps create friendships, build confidence, and shape stories that last a lifetime.

Choose the impact that matters most to you.

As you make your year-end gift, you’ll have the opportunity to direct your support to the area of Camp Kidwell that speaks most to your heart — whether that’s providing camperships for children in need, supporting our horses, improving our kitchen, building new cabins, or helping meet Camp Kidwell’s greatest needs.

No matter which fund you choose, your generosity helps ensure Camp Kidwell remains a place where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired.

Bruce goes PINK for our CAMPERS
- When we get to $15000, Bruce and KJ will dye their Hair BRIGHT PINK
Herb's Cabin
- Help finish the cabin that Herb Johnson got started
Kitchen Matching
- Donation matched up to $5000)
Kidwell Island Mortgage
Horse Care
General Contribution

Before the year ends, would you consider making a gift to help change a camper’s story?

About Camp Kidwell

Camp Kidwell was created in 1949 by the 4-Hers of Allegan County. In the 75+ years since, we have served our community as a youth camp for youth people and a facilty to gather, socialized and enjoy the outdoors! We are a non-profit, 501 c 3 organization.

Our facility is located on Eagle Lake near Bloomingdale, Michigan. Camp started on a beautiful plot of 8 acres, purchased from the Kidwell Family. In 1998, with the support of so many in our community, we were blessed to expand to over 150 acres. This allowed us to add new facilities and become a year-round facility which serves youth groups, families, schools, and businesses. The expansion also kept nearly a mile of Eagle Lake shoreline undeveloped. Each year we host over 5,000 guests in programs such as summer, weekend and winter camps, school programing, family reunions, friendship gatherings, youth retreats, church fellowships, wedding, and business programs. We are licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by the American Camp Association.

A Year-End Gift That Changes a Camper’s Story

By Camp Kidwell

A Year-End Gift That Changes a Camper’s Story

As the year comes to a close, your gift can open the door to life-changing camp experiences for children who need it most. Help change a camper’s story before the year ends.