Camp Eberhart & Beacon Health Foundation team to help families

August 28, 2026 - 18:38

For many families, the price of a week at summer camp is simply too steep, forcing them to skip the experience altogether. A new collaboration between Camp Eberhart and the Beacon Health Foundation is aiming to close that gap. The two organizations have announced a joint effort to provide financial support and programming that will make camp more accessible to children and families across the region.

The partnership goes beyond just covering fees. It is designed to address the broader barriers that keep kids from attending, including transportation and the cost of essential gear. Organizers say the goal is to ensure that a child's summer is not defined by their household income. By pooling resources, the foundation will help fund scholarships while Camp Eberhart will work to streamline the enrollment process for families who qualify.

Camp Eberhart has long been a staple for outdoor youth development, offering activities like canoeing, archery, and team-building exercises. The new funding will allow the camp to welcome a more diverse group of campers, including those who have never had the chance to spend extended time in nature. Officials from both groups expressed optimism about the long-term impact, noting that the benefits of camp often last well beyond the summer months. The first round of scholarship applications is expected to open later this spring, with a focus on reaching families in underserved communities.