Throughout this year, our company is highlighting the ministries and organizations that AM Technical Solutions (AM) supports annually. You can view the entire list of charities we support in our 2024 annual community calendar.
Today, we are spotlighting the Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC), a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas, that provides local youth with access to an excellent overnight camp experience without the barrier of cost.
ASC believes in the power of camping to give kids in the critical age range of 8-15 a place to grow, connect, and explore. Learn more about how they are impacting Austin-area students one camp at a time.
Austin Sunshine Camps: Turning Camp into Relationships
The common perception of summer camp is one-off gatherings where campers and counselors gather for a few days or weeks, participate in activities, and play games. Then, campers return home, and there’s no follow-up. ASC aims to flip this idea on its head by making camping the beginning of a long-term, positive investment in a child’s life.
During the summer camps, ASC provides a safe and welcoming environment for all campers, where they can learn new skills, gain confidence, and form meaningful friendships. But the organization’s commitment doesn’t end when summer is over.
The launching point is free, fun-filled overnight summer camp programs for children throughout Central Texas. All summer camp programs are free of charge for families of returning campers, for new campers who meet the free or reduced school meals income eligibility guidelines, or for new campers in foster care.
Then, ASC offers year-round programming that allows staff and volunteers to continue building relationships with the students who attend camp. These events also involve parents and caregivers to give them resources to support the family home. ASC aims to bring families into the magic of camp through programming that continues to build on the initial camp experience.
Our company is proud to support an organization committed to making a long-term commitment to our community. By investing in the lives of young people, we can help change their trajectory and build healthy communities.
– Learn more about how to get involved in Austin Sunshine Camps. Also, see how your child can get involved as a camp counselor.
– Interested in providing financial support to ASC? View opportunities to give.