Summit Grove relies on financial partners to help fund our ministry. Whether it be staff support, maintenance and facilities, camper scholarships or other needs, we appreciate your tax-deductible donation to help us complete our mission!
General Support
One of the greatest ways you can help Summit Grove is by giving a general donation toward our Operating Expenses. Our annual budget is built with the anticipation that roughly 30% of our annual operating budget is through our generous and committed donors.
2025 Budget Goal: $130,000
Renovation Projects
Summit Grove has a rich history that extends further back than almost any other camp in America! The age and wear of our buildings and infrastructure are a telling sign that we must continue to invest in the future sustainability of our buildings and grounds. Because of this, each year we identify key renovation projects within our “stretch” budget scope that we can raise funds for and implement. The Renovation Project Fund is a revolving fund; if any funds are left after the current project is completed, they will get rolled over into the next project!
Upcoming Projects (as of 2025):
- Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade to Dining Hall, Tabernacle, Day Camp Pavilion, Snack Shack, and Registration Building: $25,000
- Youth Barn Bathroom & Kitchenette: $25,000
- New Convection Oven: $15,000
- Water Run-off Redirection (road from Lodge to Dining Hall): $10,000
- Build a Water-Slide: $10,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL: $85,000
Recently Completed Projects (as of 2025):
- Dorm 3 Renovation: $50,000
- New Maintenance Building: $130,000
- New Roof on Youth Barn: $15,000
2025 Renovation Projects Goal: $85,000
Scholarship Fund
Each summer, Summit Grove offers one-of-a-kind, dynamic camps for children. We offer partial scholarships to children who can’t typically afford summer camp. If you feel led to give towards this fund, donate below and put “Scholarship Fund” in the description.
The Jerry Mapstone Memorial Camper Scholarship Fund is in honor of Jerry Mapstone, who passed away in 2023, and left a special and enduring legacy at Summit Grove — through his decades of service and care as a Board Member, Executive Director, cottage owner, and friend. He exhibited a special dedication to impacting today’s youth and children for Christ.
2025 Camper Scholarships Goal: $5,000
Planned Giving
There are many ways to make an impact gift to Summit Grove, and many of our stakeholders find it meaningful to include Summit Grove in their estate plans.
- Bequests through wills or trusts
- IRA Charitable Rollovers
- Estate Plans & Donated Assets
- Gift of Stocks or Mutual Funds
If you have any questions about how to carefully plan a legacy gift, please contact us! We have a volunteer available to educate you through your options and help you better understand the process!
In-Kind Donations
We regularly need specific items! Here is a continuously-updated list of some of the ways you may be able to help out by donating something in-kind!
UPDATED FEB 2025:
- Matching, comfy, clean chairs for Dining Hall
- Mini-fridges (x6)
- Commercial Convection Oven
- Ice Merchandiser (or commercial ice maker)
- Sidewalk Message Boards
- Commercial-grade furniture
- Commercial-grade air hockey table
- Commercial-grade ping pong table
- Anything else that will help us improve our guest experience!
Prayer Team
Summit Grove thrives off of the prayers of hundreds of people in our community. Please consider joining our prayer team by entering your name and email below. We email out periodic prayer requests, and opportunities to participate in what’s going on at Summit Grove.
