Wishlist
These items would be so appreciated by campers and retreat groups. New or gently used items are welcome.
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10-12' Kayaks
Approx $300/boat.
Sit-On Kayaks preferred for the campers.
10-12' Paddle Boards
Preferred "Sun Dolphin Sea Quest" boards:
1 Green | 1 Red | 2 Orange
Paddles for Paddle Boards
Preferred "Own The Wave" brand paddles.
They're adjustable, they float, and they will match our current paddles.
NERF guns and darts
Any class of guns or darts are appreicated.
You can often find used guns at thrift stores.
Wooden Adirondack Chairs
We would love to have 8-10 more of these for the back deck of the Retreat Center, and the beach.
Repcolite Red Briar stain
This is the exact type of stain for cabins and the Retreat Center, so we could ALWAYS use this to freshen up out buildings. Approx. $35 a can.
Lumber
Any sort or amount (2x4s, 2x6s, 4x4s of 6, 8, 10, or 12 foot lengths would be great!) We're always building and fixing things around here!
Shade Tree Saplings
Maple, oaks, or Eastern Redbud trees etc. that we can plant around camp to provide shade/color for summer camp activities in the future.
Large clean sheets of corrugated cardboard
We use them to build stage backdrops and theme objects for Summer Camp.
Large boxes
Campers get inside these For a game called "Mega Box Wars." 2'x2'x4' is the ideal size.
Cordless power drills
2 desired
DeWalt batteries for power drill
9.6v for DW926
2" Pro Gaff Gaffers Tape
Both black and white. We use this for stage design, taping cables and cords, and hanging things on walls during camp sessions.
This is approx $20 a roll.
Wireless SHURE Mic Set
For use in the dining hall, for skits, and to run our mealtimes. We have a cheap set right now, but would love to upgrade to a professional set!
DJI Mavic Pro
Used for capturing aerial footage of camp activities, such as field games, tubing, & blobbing.
Costumes and Props
Gentle used, or brand new - bible costumes, or fun, kid-friendly costumes, wigs, & props for summer camp skits.
Empty Arizona Tea Jugs
You can drink the tea, if you want, but we would love the empty plastic jugs! These can be purchased at your local grocery store, Walmart, Meijer, and more.
Fusion Climb Contigua Carabiners
4-6 total desired (For hammocks)
Glade Plugin refills/Air Wick Plugin refills
These keep cabins & bathrooms smelling fresh for retreat and summer camp guests.
Nerf Vortex Aero Howler
We'd love a variety of colors
Paracord 550 Type III 7 Strand
Multiple colors for camper crafts
Frontier Hawks
For our tomahawk range
Garden Hose Spool
2-3 desired
Nylon Double Hammock
3-4 wanted for Outpost Camp
Large black Innertubes
For downhill tubing at winter camp
Perennial Wildflower Seeds
For various places around camp that could use some color
Large Photo Frames
Ideally 24"x30" or similar sizes, new or old, doesn't matter. We'll paint them black and use them in the Retreat Center, Game Room, Dining Hall, Bathrooms, and more! It'll be super nice to showcase the best images of this beautiful camp!
Craft Supplies
Anything you can think of that kids can use for crafts!
Pool Noodles
48 were donated, but we would love about 24 more!
Spray Paint
Bright, fun colors in satin or semi-gloss.
Generic, large, lightweight balls
approx. $2.50/ball from a variety of sources, ie. Walmart kids section.
Woodchips
We go through a lot, as we use it to pave our hiking trails
Pea Gravel
For firewood corral and maintenance corral.
Mulch
for flower beds
Clean Fill Dirt
Disc Golf Discs
Putters, medium and long-range discs - we have a bunch, but would love some more!
Grill Lighters
For lighting candles for Prayer Walk
Sharp Knives
For food prep in Kitchen, non serrated preferred.
Lipton Peach Iced Tea mix
Our staff and campers love it so much!
Strands of regular Christmas lights
For prayer walks and lighting cabins at Snowbound Winter Camp. Any colors/styles
Large rain covers
For over top of our 8-person Outpost tents
Sun & Shade Grass Seed
To thicken lawns and fix patchy spots around camp)
1TB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
For transfer of files around the office)
New 6 foot shelf unit for board games
Ideally, a plastic cabinet style on wheels.
Tall Metal Shepherds Hooks
To drape Christmas lights on around our campfire area, so campers can see songs, skits, and campfire chat speakers. Ideally 6’.
22" Glowsticks in purple, green, yellow, or blue.
For night games like capture the flag!
Highlighters & Dry Erase Markers
Skinny ones preferred, not chisel tip
Funds/lumber for a shelter for our Tomahawk Range
Approx $1,500