Send a Kid to Camp – Help a Child Discover the Magic of Nature and Double Your Impact!Every child deserves the chance to explore, learn, and grow in the great outdoors! KEEN’s Pond to Pines Summer Camp provides a full week of nature immersion, adventure, and hands-on learning for kids in our community. But for many families, the cost of camp is out of reach.Your gift of $350 or more gives an underserved child a life-changing week of camp—a place where they can make new friends, build confidence, and stay engaged in learning all summer long.🔹 Why It MattersMany kids in our community don’t have access to outdoor experiences or summer enrichment programs. Without structured learning, children—especially those from low-income families—can fall behind academically, a phenomenon known as the "summer slide." KEEN’s camp helps bridge that gap by offering engaging, science-based activities that keep young minds active while they explore the natural world.🔹 What Your Donation Provides✅ A full week of outdoor day camp (9 AM - 3 PM)✅ Hands-on STEM and environmental education✅ Confidence-building activities like hiking, fishing, exploring, and wildlife observation✅ A safe, welcoming space for learning, growth, and fun💚 Give the Gift of Nature Immersion Today! 💚Your generosity ensures that every child, regardless of financial background, can experience the wonder of nature and the joy of summer camp.Donate now and help send a kid to camp! 🌿🐾🎒

KEEN's First Light Gathering Place, The Heart of Camp CampaignHelp Build the Heart of Camp at Pond to PinesImagine a child’s first night away from home—gathered around a campfire, falling asleep under the stars, and waking up to birdsong in the Yakima Canyon. With the addition of two new yurts at KEEN’s Pond to Pines Summer Camp, this experience will soon become a reality for hundreds of kids each year. These yurts will be more than just shelters; they will be places where friendships are made, confidence is built, and lifelong connections to nature take root.This fall, you can be part of bringing these yurts to life. By joining the Yurt Legacy Campaign, you can leave your mark, honor a loved one, or spotlight your business while helping to shape the future of outdoor education in our community.This fall, KEEN is building two yurts at Pond to Pines Summer Camp—creating safe, comfortable overnight spaces that will expand youth programming and strengthen the foundation for the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center (YCIC).By joining the Heart of Camp Campaign, you can leave your mark, honor a loved one, or spotlight your business while helping to shape the future of outdoor education in our community.Giving LevelsMemorial Tier – $50An individual plaque with the name of a loved one, along with a short message. Submit your custom text and we will work with you to ensure it is appropriate and fits beautifully.Pygmy Rabbit Tier – $100Your name added to a group plaque, permanently displayed at camp.Horned Lizard Tier – $500Your name in large font on a group plaque, honoring your generous contribution.Osprey Tier – $1,000Your own individual plaque with your name, placed at the yurts to recognize your lasting support.Bighorn Sheep Tier – $2,500Recognition for your business or organization with your company name, logo, and a short custom message on your own individual plaque (subject to approval).Legacy Tier – $7,500Name a Yurt! You’ll choose the permanent name of one of the yurts, with a large custom plaque featuring your name, business, logo, and a short custom message. PLUS: Membership in KEEN’s Yurt Rental Program—for two weekends each year, you can enjoy one or both yurts for free (subject to availability and pre-registration).Every gift, big or small, helps us create a space where kids, families, and community members can connect with nature and each other for years to come. Together, we’re building the future of outdoor learning in Kittitas County.