OUR APPROACH

Sending a child to summer camp is a tremendous act of faith by families. At Camp Ironwood, we take that responsibility very seriously and will maintain an environment that prioritizes both safety and health, while reinforcing a positive self-image. We aim to provide campers with opportunities for emotional and physical growth, encourage their natural abilities, and instill the benefits of group living. Our ultimate goal is to provide an enjoyable, exciting summer experience that motivates our campers to approach the future with courage, confidence, and a feeling of self-worth, which we believe will ultimately build upon the greater purpose of our school partners—to ensure students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community.

A WORD FROM OUR CAMPERS AND FAMILIES

“What I learned at camp that will help when I get home and back to school is to be confident, be respectful to other people I don’t know, and speak up when I have to talk to someone.”
– Change Summer Camper

“My child had a wonderful experience. My child didn't even want to attend, and now she cannot wait to go back! The forever friendships she built with students and camp counselors from other states were amazing!”  
– Change Summer Family Member

At Camp Ironwood, we take a holistic approach to achieving our mission through programs geared towards physical, emotional, and social growth and well-being. We believe an overnight summer camp experience will:

• Increase students' social, emotional, and non-cognitive skills (e.g. confidence, curiosity, independence, and responsibility), which are essential to college and life success

• Provide an opportunity for elementary and middle school campers to explore, learn, and have fun in a safe, tight-knit community

• Provide a tremendous summer job opportunity/experience for 12th grade students and alumni of our school partners

• Create an additional pipeline for strong, diverse teacher candidates for our school partners