Camp Arrah Wanna

Your Mt. Hood home for camps, conferences, retreats and events

WHAT IT TAKES TO REBUILD A MAINTENANCE SHOP
Our community has already shown their support by being available after the disaster, donating tools, and helping us gather some basic necessities, but here’s what we will need in order to break ground this spring:

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $860,000
This cost includes prep of site/location, construction of new building, excavation for new access road, and replacement of contents lost in fire.

FUNDS RECEIVED TO DATE: $323,000
From insurance claims, donations & sale of lumber (from fire-effected area)

REMAINING AMOUNT NEEDED: $536,112

Financial Outcomes?

$33,066 - Gross Income
Financial Donations = $15,076
Auction & Banquet sales = $11,140
Tickets & Sponsorships = $6,850

For over 75 years, Camp Arrah Wanna has held a unique role in the life story of countless people throughout the Northwest. It has become an extraordinary place to meet and experience God, establish lifelong friendships, develop young leaders, and so much more. As we look ahead and consider how we might ensure an even greater impact over the next 75 years, it has become abundantly clear that we must address our greatest current shortcomings: outdated facilities and insufficient staffing to meet current and future goals.

McCurdy Admin Building

Because we have the desire to welcome ALL campers, we intentionally keep our rental and registration costs as low as possible. In order to carry forward the legacy of this special place and its program, we depend on generous financial donations and volunteer hours from our loyal supporters. Every capital project, camper scholarship, and a few operational elements are made possible by people who love this place enough to invest in its history and its future through their donations.

Current Capital Project: Maintenance Shop

through this campaign...

Who made it possible?

In addition to operating funds during slow months, our second largest need is to raise funds to finish replacing the Maintenance Shop that burned down July 14, 2024.

Most of the site has been prepped, new access driveway has been cut, and the first shop building is getting dried in. Our facilities Director, Sean, is very thankful to be moving operations OUT of his garage and driveway! We have a LONG way to go before we can say the project is complete, but it's a blessing to see the progress.

Our 2025 Fall Gala focused on raising funds and support for the CAW Programs we offer throughout each year - specifically building on the "Character at Camp" initiative we began in 2024. Your contributions will help us provide more Camper Scholarships, strengthen and expand our Program infrastructure, and make it possible to update activity offerings for our fabulous campers!

Fundraising Results from the ...

$26,431
Net Funds Raised for Camp Programs!

Did you know we expanded our property? Thanks to some generous investors, this beautiful house was purchased for CAW to use as a much-needed Administration Building.

Now comes the fun part - buying out the investors! Will you help us raise $600,00 in the next 5 years so we can call it 100% ours?

What is currently our Main Office will transition into a Guest Reception Office, complete with the Camp Store!

Having private offices set apart from Main Camp will give our staff the peaceful and functional space we have needed for SO LONG!

December 2nd is Giving Tuesday...

Most Recent Completed Project:

What we've raised

AFTER - November 2023

100% Tax-Deductible

Used directly for Capital Projects & Programming Costs

ALWAYS NEEDED!

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Donors can choose specific projects or donate in honor of a loved one!

What's next?

Remodel Judson Bathrooms
- $90k-$100k
Build two "Mini Lodges" in place off Fernhaven Cottage
Relocate shop
Build new staff home
AND SO MUCH MORE!

December & January are months when Camp Arrah Wanna's income slows to a trickle - partially because it's just not a popular time of year for overnight retreats, but also because we purposefully take advantage of the much-needed break from on-call services.

Our staff members often work overtime February-November, so this important slow-down is a rare opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. The catch is that CAW's cash flow also slows down. Although we budget and plan for this time of year, it is still a bit nerve-racking.

Giving Tuesday is an annual global day of generosity that occurs on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving - a movement that encourages people to give back to their communities through charitable acts, which can in include donating money, volunteering time, or performing random acts of kindness.

This year, we hope you consider making a donation to Camp Arrah Wanna in honor of Giving Tuesday!

($6,635) - Expenses
Food & Beverage = $3,056
Set-up & Decor = $2,077
Entertainment, Admin & Supplies = $1,502

Thanks to the amazing folks who worked hard to create a memorable evening for our community and raise funds for CAW Programs...

29 - CAW Staff & Volunteers
11 - Sponsors
56 - Item Donors
Total Fair Market Value of In-Kind Donations = $14,707
42 - Financial Donors
72 - Guests at Gala

Current Fundraising Efforts...

All Donations are:

Will you help us serve campers for another 80 years?

donation records:

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BEFORE - October 2021

(Outstanding Pledge Total)

$1,678,589 CASH DONATED
+ $2,048 in PLEDGES

Making it possible to:

Remodele Dining Hall Bathrooms
Renovate 2nd floor of Main Lodge
Purchase truck & utility tractor for maintenance
Create FULL-TIME Program & Promotions Director position
Renovate 6 cabins
Upgrades to LED lighting
Upgrade High Ropes course
Update Penland Cottage
Replace back roof of Main Lodge
& fixed interior
Replace walk-in fridge
Fix & paint Main Lodge Exterior
Complete Stearns Cottage Rebuild!
AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Stearns Cottage Rebuild