Welcome
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan at Camp Blodgett in Holland, Michigan. Camp Sunshine's mission is to provide a camping experience for persons with developmental disabilities in an inclusive environment that embraces their recreational, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational needs.
Upcoming Events
- Camp Sunshine Charity Basketball Tournament
- December 2-3, 2008
- DVD Premier Party
- December 3, 2008 - 6:30pm
- Camp Sunshine Golf Outing
- May 30, 2009 - 12:00pm
- Camp Sunshine Orientation
- August 2, 2009 - 7pm
- Camp Sunshine Session 1
- August 3-6, 2009
- Camp Sunshine Session 2
- August 7-10, 2009
Camp Sunshine News
Year End Fundraising
It’s that time of year again; the time when charitable organizations ask for contributions.
Camp Sunshine operates through generous donations from people like you. I invite you to make a financial contribution that will help us keep this ministry vital. There are two ways you can help:
A tax-deductible gift to the Camp Sunshine general operating fund. This allows us to keep tuition reasonable so more people with disabilities can experience camp.
A tax-deductible gift to the Camp Sunshine endowment fund. This allows us to work toward our $300,000 goal. Reaching it will provide a solid foundation for the future.
Your gift helps ensure our two camping sessions for people with developmental disabilities will continue. A tax-deductible contribution to our general operating or endowment fund helps us bring the sunshine of God’s love to a person with disabilities. To donate by check, please send it to the address at the bottom of this page. To donate by credit card or PayPal account, please click on “Donors.” Thank you in advance for your generous support.
Sincerely,
Cindy Terlouw
Basketball Tournament 2008
For the third year in a row, Camp Sunshine, along with four local high schools (Hamilton, Holland, Holland Christian, and West Ottawa) are preparing for the 3rd Annual Sunshine Tournament. What began as an opportunity for girls basketball teams to compete has now blossomed into an event that helps impact Camp Sunshine and our high schools; it has become an event to help further the mission of Camp Sunshine.
The Sunshine Tournament has had an affect in a number of ways over the past two years. While it has given girls’ basketball teams the opportunity to play and compete in a tournament setting, the bigger impact, perhaps, is the one it has had directly on Camp Sunshine. At this event there have been counselors, past and present, from each school play in the Sunshine Tournament. There have even been campers that competed in a Special Olympics basketball game at halftime. Campers have spoken to the fans and shared their love for Camp Sunshine. Through the generosity of many people, this event has been able to raise over $10,000 for Camp Sunshine. And above all, this tournament has shared with people in the community what a wonderful, special place Camp Sunshine is. The Sunshine Tournament has certainly touched people in our high schools, our community, and at Camp Sunshine.
This year’s tournament is scheduled to be at Holland High School on December 2 and 3, with games being played at 6:00 and 7:30. There will also be a special event on the evening of December 3 beginning at 6:30 at Holland High. Camp Sunshine will have its first ever DVD Premier. Campers, counselors, friends and families are invited for food, activities, and a sneak peak of this years Camp Sunshine DVD. In addition to the premier, Camp Sunshine will also be unveiling its new website! This event is bound to be a great time and a wonderful addition to the Sunshine Tournament. We hope to see everyone there.
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to sponsor this event, please feel free to contact Doug Ammeraal at 616.296.1829 or click here to email Doug.