Donate Now to Send A Kid to Camp
Our ministry of Christian Hospitality reaches children, youth and adults from all over the state of Alaska. Our camp and retreat ministry consistently makes a difference in the lives of people; campers build healthy relationships, develop self-confidence and awareness of the world around them, and explore their faith in God through Jesus Christ.
Birchwood Camp is faithfully supported by many churches, individuals, and groups within Alaska. However, the Camp also appreciates support from churches and individuals outside of Alaska because there are fewer than 4000 United Methodist Church members in 28 churches in the Alaska United Methodist Conference.
Making camp available and affordable to all people is important to us. Because of that, we try to keep our prices as low as possible for our campers and groups. The fees we charge for camps and group usage do not cover the real cost of running a year-round staffed facility here in Alaska. That is why your support is vital. Here are some ways you can Support and Sustain Birchwood Camp:
Donate
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Mail in your support via check or make a secure gift online with your credit card. Consider becoming a sustaining donor by making a monthly gift to Birchwood Camp. You might also consider making a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. You can also check if your employer will match your gift– most large corporations have a corporate giving program and will match employee gifts to registered 501(c)(3) organizations like Birchwood Camp. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law; contact our office if you have any questions about making a gift.
Volunteer
Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering as an individual or as part of a Volunteers In Mission team.
Planned Giving
Our staff would be happy to talk with you about setting up a planned or estate gift if you would like to include Birchwood Camp in your will or estate plans. Please contact our office (907-688-2734) for more information.
The United Methodist Advance
Give to Birchwood Camp through the General Board of Global Ministries direct giving program, the Advance Birchwood Camp is Project # 931068 (click for more information). 100% of your gift goes to support Birchwood Camp.
Learn about the Annual Giving Tuesday.
Give your Goods & Skills
We are often in need of new and/or gently used items for the camp. We keep a “wish list” posted here. Please email us or call us at 907-688-2734 if you have an item to donate or would like additional details. We will provide you with a donations in kind receipt.
Birchwood Camp’s Wish List:
- A riding lawn mower
- Small tractor with front end loader and PTO drive
- A sponsor for our new outdoor pavilion (to replace the failing picnic shelter)
- Your unused air miles to help transport our interns and summer staff to Alaska
- Assorted craft supplies (contact us for specifics)
Support us when you shop
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You can help Birchwood Camp earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card! Birchwood Camp is now part of the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. Link your rewards card to Birchwood Camp at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards (search our name, or use our nonprofit number: 88373); you’ll be helping Birchwood Camp earn donations every time you shop at Fred Meyer. Click here to learn more.