Giving opens November 23

We know it sounds silly. That's kind of the point.

At Hope for Kids, we want kids to be kids. And honestly, we want the grown-ups to get to be big kids again, too. Camp is full of those moments when people can laugh, make friends, and have a good time together. So this Giving Tuesday, we're bringing a little of that fun into your home with an egg.

From November 23 through December 6, 2026, we're inviting our community to take the Cracking Up For Camp challenge and help us raise $30,000 toward stocking the pantry and covering food and kitchen needs for summer 2027.

Thanksgiving is a season of food, family, and gratitude. As we're gathering around our own tables, we thought it would be a pretty great time to remember the tables we'll be setting at camp next summer. We've been pouring into kids and families for more than 30 years, and we'd love for you to be part of helping us keep that going.

We're not trying to break anybody's pockets. We just hope people will have a little fun, give what feels right, and pass the invitation along.

Why eggs?

We bought 12,600 eggs for camp this past summer. And that's just eggs.

Then there are the chicken patties, peanut butter, breakfast, lunch, dinner, canteen snacks, and even the coffee helping our staff make it through those early morning meetings.

The kitchen is one of those things quietly supporting the entire camp experience. Kids can't focus on all the fun, friendships, faith, and new experiences if their basic needs aren't taken care of first. And let's be honest: everybody knows what it's like to be hangry.

So we're taking one familiar camp staple and turning it into a challenge you can actually see.

The egg is the fun part. Helping stock the pantry is the point.

Our $30,000 goal will be meaningful help with one of camp's ongoing expenses. It's not the entire summer kitchen budget, and we're certainly not planning to spend $30,000 on eggs alone!

How to take the challenge

Make your sign. Write down the amount you're giving to support camp. Add a note or a little decoration if you want.
Start recording. Tell us you're supporting Hope for Kids, show your amount, and share a quick reason you're joining in.
Crack your egg! Take it on your own head, or let someone else who wants to be part of the fun take the egg.
Challenge three. Nominate three people or groups to respond within 24 hours.
Post, tag, and give. Share your video on Instagram, tag @HopeForKidsInc and the three people or groups you challenged, use #EggChallenge, and make your gift right here on this Givebutter page.

That's the full version. But if recording, tagging, or social media feels like a lot, don't let that stop you. Do whatever feels simple for you. The whole idea is to have fun, help camp, and keep the challenge moving.

Watch the example video

Wondering what this is supposed to look like? Watch our quick example, then make it your own. Nobody's expecting a movie production here!

Bring your people!

Families, businesses, church groups, and groups of friends can join together. Pool whatever you'd like to give, grab your eggs, and make a video as a group. You can all join in, or pick a willing person to take the egg for everyone. Then challenge another family, another group, or just three people you know. We're giving you the basic idea. What you do with it is part of the fun.

Not interested in getting egg on your face?

No problem at all. You can still donate, share the campaign, or cheer on somebody who's participating. No egg, video, or social media account required to give. We want this to feel like camp: a chance for people to come together, be a little silly, and help with something good.

There's room for everyone.

Choose a gift. Help fill the pantry.

These amounts are examples of the kinds of groceries we buy for camp, using our 2026 purchase records to help make the numbers real.

$25: Keep Lunch Moving. That's what we paid for one 10-pound box of chicken patties.
$50: Early-Morning Fuel. That's about what two large cans of coffee cost us. Our camp staff knows why that one matters!
$100: Something Sweet. For comparison, 150 churros cost us $102.12 in our 2026 orders.
$250: Eggs, Eggs, and More Eggs. At our 2026 average, that's roughly 3,200 eggs.
$500: A Serious Lunch Boost. That's close to what 20 ten-pound boxes of chicken patties cost us in 2026.
$1,000: Now That's a Lot of Eggs. We spent $979.10 on 12,600 eggs for camp this past summer.

Give whatever amount works for you. The examples are here to show how quickly an ordinary grocery list adds up, not to make anyone feel they have to choose a particular level.

Gifts support Hope for Kids' overall summer 2027 food and kitchen needs, including groceries and related preparation, serving, and cleanup supplies. These examples are based on historical purchases, not guaranteed 2027 prices or item-specific designations. Prices, needs, and any applicable fees affect what we can purchase. If a featured need is covered or changes, gifts support other food and kitchen needs within this purpose.

Let's keep it going!

Whether you're taking on the egg challenge, challenging friends or family, or simply giving what you can, we'd love for you to be part of Cracking Up For Camp.

We know it's silly, and that's the whole point.

Let's have a little fun and keep it going!

Cracking Up For Camp

Giving opens November 23.