YMCA Camp Lincoln Naming Opportunities

Since 1926, campers have spent part or all of their summer at YMCA Camp Lincoln, located on nearly a mile of shore line on Great pond and 70 acres of land in Kingston New Hampshire.  This past summer, nearly 1,500 campers ages 5-15 participated in a wide variety of day and overnight adventure camps, teen and specialty camps, and a counselor in training program,.  Every day over 500 children and 100 staff are engaged in activities from kayaking, swimming and fishing, to nature, archery, and climbing on a ropes course.  During weekends throughout the year, corporate outings, family reunions, scouts, youth groups and other not-for-profits schools spend the day or entire weekend.  Throughout the school year, a variety of elementary middle and high schools participate in environmental programs at camp.  Last year over 30,000 visitors spent time at camp

Since 1998 Camp Lincoln has invested over $350,000 dollars in improvements to better serve the programmatic needs of youth in the Seacoast region.  The Board of Directors have identified the following projects in their 2006-2010 Strategic Development Plan to involve and engage the leaders of our community with fundraising and gift naming opportunities. Recognition includes but is not limited to: plaques, naming rights, names published in annual reports and a host of public relation opportunities on site and in the press.

Projects under $100,000
1. $2,500 - Adopt-a-Cabin – Campers spend time during their camp day playing and developing friendships with other campers and staff.  The cabins need some changes from lighting, and extra windows to a porch and outdoor game space.  These small changes will make a huge difference. The material cost for each cabin is $2,500 and all labor will be donated.  Fifteen cabins are up for adoption. 
2. $12,500 - Adopt-a-Neighborhood – The 15 cabins are broken into three neighborhoods. Adopting a neighborhood includes the renovation of five cabins.  
3. $20,000 - Build the Village Green – The upper parking serves as the center of camp.  All campers, parents, and groups pass through this inefficiently utilized prime real estate.  Alternative parking has been found and the parking lot will now be converted into a 200’ x 250’ field (town green) to be used by campers for a variety of recreational activities. 
4. $20,000 - A Field of Kid’s Dreams – An outstanding location has been identified to build a playground, a BMX (bicycle) dirt track and a field.  This will allow campers to participate in a wider range of activities during the summer and throughout the school year.
5. $30,000 – A Roof over Your Head – The older campers are relocating and they will now spend more time in their neighborhood.  A 30’ x 60’ covered pavilion is needed for lunch and for rainy day activities.
6. $50,000 - The Heart of Camp – During the summer, campers skin their knees and they are mended in the health center.  Winterizing and renovating the building will allow small groups to utilize this space for retreats and team building throughout the year.  
7. $90,000 – A Room with a View – Winterized cabins with separate bedrooms, bathrooms and meeting space are needed for campers to utilize the camp during late fall, winter and early spring.  Four cabins are planned, and each will sleep 25 campers and staff.

Projects over $100,000
1. $110,000 -The Soul of Camp – A winterized maintenance facility built in a pole barn style is needed for storage of maintenance equipment and to work on projects and vehicles throughout the year. 
2. $250,000 - Grand Central Station – A 2,500 square foot winterized log cabin lodge sitting on the hill and overlooking the fields becomes the hub of all year round camp activity.  A large deck encourages conversations and friendships and creates memories that will last a lifetime.
3. $350,000 – Breaking Bread Together – The original dining hall at camp was built in 1929 and it needs to be renovated or rebuilt.  A winterized building will have a full foundation, bathrooms and an industrial kitchen.