Y Partners Annual Support Campaign
Each year, the YMCA raises funds through our Y Partners campaign. These funds stay in our local community, to address critical needs and provide scholarships so that no one is turned away from the Camp Warren experience due to financial need.
Camp Warren has been creating transformational experiences for more than 80 years. In 2010, more than 820 summer campers and 200 family campers came together to laugh and share, to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, to learn from nature and its challenges, and to grow as individuals, as families and as a camp community.
The funds raised help us to:
- Offer camperships to low-income youth and families
- Purchase essential program equipment and supplies
- Provide quality training programs for camp staff
- Enrich every camper's experience to keep YMCA Camp Warren available to everyone
Many of our campership recipients have never been on a family vacation, paddled a canoe or ridden a horse. At YMCA Camp Warren, we provide opportunities for new experiences in a safe, nurturing and respectful place. In 2010, 106 of our campers received substantial financial assistance. We awarded camperships to qualifying applicants within our available resources.
The Y Partners Annual Campaign is run primarily by volunteers who give generously of their time and passion. Contributions are recruited in person, by phone or mail.
By investing in Y Partners you can:
BE THE REASON Y... a youth reaches his/her full potential by developing values, skills and positive relationships.
BE THE REASON Y... participants experience improved health and well-being through a love for the outdoors.
BE THE REASON Y... our communities are stronger and healthier as our young campers grow into tomorrow's leaders.
To pledge or donate:
I wish to Donate Securely Online to YMCA Camp Warren of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis.
By mail, download the mail-in pledge card
The YMCA is able to process your gift immediately online, or by check, deferred billing, monthly credit card billing, EFT, and through donation of securities. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is fully tax-deductible.
Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are an easy way to double your support for camp! Most companies match gifts to YMCA camping programs. Contact your Human Resorces Department today and double your gift to camp.
Other Giving Opportunities
Camp Warren Endowment Fund
Your personal gift to the endowment fund, either by an immediate gift or a gift in your estate plan, will help perpetuate the concepts of leadership development and transformational experiences for youth for generations to come.
To put your values to work through and Endowment gift to Camp Waren, please call the Camp Center at 612-822-2267. Camp Warren is deeply honored to be remembered by our friends in such a personal and significant way.
Living Tribute Gifts
Honor a friend or family member on a special occasion - birthday, wedding, anniversary or holiday. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated and the gift will have a lasting impact.
Honor Gifts
Remember a friend or family member with a gift providing lasting value, while helping youth and families through a camp experience at YMCA Camp Warren.
Leave a Legacy & Planned Giving Opportunities
Information and services are available for making a gift through bequest, life income charitable gift annuities, donation of securities, estate planning and other giving options. Please contact our Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, Robie Wayne, at the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis Association Services (612) 371-8705.
Camp Warren Wish List (updated 4/2/2012)
- Front Loading Washer, large capacity
- 5x10 enclosed trailer for hauling luggage
- Black and white photography equipment including 35mm cameras
- Tents - Eureka Timberline Outfitter 2, 4 & 6 person tents
- Compasses for navigation
- Fishing lures, line, children’s rods
- Kayak Paddles
- Bird, plant, animal identification books
- Flippers and Snorkels
- Modern Tennis Racquets
- New Tennis Balls
- Musical Instruments ( i.e. xylophone, drums, guitars, tambourines, wood blocks)
- Vacuums
- Sponsors for framing archival photographs
- Twin sheet sets and twin blankets
- Gently used basketballs
- Gently used couches
