Send A Kid To Camp 2025 - Closing Update

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This is our second update for this campaign -- check out the first post HERE!

Dear Friends of Thousand Pines,

Summer Camp is officially over—and we have an incredible story to share with you!

When we first set out to raise $12,000 for camper scholarships, we knew it was a big goal. Thanks to your generosity, we reached $7,740—enough to make sure every single child who applied still received the support they needed to come to camp. That meant 51 kids were able to experience the joy of camp this summer. We were already celebrating what God had done through you.

And then, just when we thought the story was finished… something amazing happened. A last-minute gift came in that pushed us past our goal. In fact, together we didn’t just meet it—we exceeded it, raising $13,382 for camper scholarships!

That means even more kids will get to experience the adventure, friendship, and life-changing impact of camp—not only this summer, but in the seasons ahead.

This is a moment worth celebrating. You showed up for these kids in a powerful way, and because of you, their lives will be touched in ways that matter for eternity.

Thank you for being part of this story. We can’t wait to share more with you in the months to come!

With so much gratitude,

Mike Encoe, John Whisner, and your friends here at Thousand Pines