Donate to Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

As a charitable organization, BCCYMCA is dependent upon contributed dollars to maintain the quality of our programs and facilities. Gifts to the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA help provide camperships, fund programs, improve facilities, support program & staff development and assist in creating other exceptional leadership opportunities for staff and campers worldwide. While we offer high quality programs, the tuition covers only a portion of the cost of programs and related services. Gifts and income from our endowed funds make up the difference.

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Annual Fund Drive
You make an investment in our youth with a gift to the Annual Fund Drive. In 2007, 173 youth experienced the magic of summer at Camp Becket or Chimney Corners Camp thanks to the generosity of our donors. Additionally, 69 youth and youth-related organizations received financial support to participate in our Youth Travel Programs, Berkshire Outdoor Center and our Becket Day Camp. A gift from you will allow us to continue impacting the lives of young people in a profound way by teaching lasting values … like respect, honesty, caring and responsibility. Our goal is to raise funds that will be used to provide financial assistance to some of the many individuals that wish to attend one of our programs.

 

Capital Projects
Money raised will be used for much-needed capital improvements to Camp Becket and Chimney Corners Camps.  The funds will be used to help with such projects as rebuilding the Rudd Pond dam, repairing the Camp Becket library and improving staff housing. These are projects we could not afford to take on without help from generous donors such as yourself! In the past we have raised millions to support projects such as the rebuilding of the Chimney Corners Dining Hall and our Wastewater Treatment Facility.

 

Camp Becket Dads' Association
Over the past ten years the Camp Becket Dads’ Association has raised more than $1.2million for a variety of worthy projects. In 2007 the Dads’ Association raised more than $167,000 used to provide financial assistance to deserving families and maintain Camp Becket facilities. Past capital projects funded by the Dads include a 35’ climbing tower, the creation of a new athletic field, and six new tennis courts. Additionally, each year the Dads’ Association purchases program equipment that cannot be funded through camp operations. Such purchases have included sailboats, kayaks, woodworking equipment, and cameras. More information about the Dads' Association

 

Chimney Corners Camp Moms' Association
The Moms’ Association assists the camp in making improvements in programs and facilities and raises funds for camperships. In 2007 the Moms’ Association raised more than $96,000 ($600,000 over the past 10 years). Past capital projects funded by the Moms’ include improvements to the horse barn/stable area and the complete renovation of the Ina Gibson Lodge (the camp’s original dining hall until 1974). Recent program equipment purchases made by the Moms’ Association include Adirondack chairs, a set of chimes, and tables for the Arts Center. More information about the Moms' Association

 
 
CityKids School Program
A new initiative through our Outdoor Center, the CityKids School Program provides financially-challenged, inner-city youth to attend our programs as part of their school curriculum. Donations are accepted in blocks of $2,500, each block allowing 50 students to participate in our Outdoor Education and Leadership Development Programs. A donation totalling $5,000 will allow 50 students to attend our programs for an overnight stay, participating in Low Ropes, High Ropes, Climbing, Boating, Winter Sports, Environmental Education and more. Our programs are built around our strong Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA values. More information available at www.bccymca.org/seasons/programs/schools/citykids.htm
 

Other Endowed Funds to which Contributions can be Made

 
 

The Dominique Corneille Memorial Fund
Dominique was a Chimney Corners Camper, ICEP participant, Aide, CIT and Counselor who passed away in the summer of 1999. This fund was created in her memory to provide life-enriching opportunities for young girls to attend Chimney Corners Camp. Donations to this fund will provide financial assistance in the form of a campership(s).

 
 

The Maxine Chansky Memorial Fund
Maxine was a Chimney Corners Camper, ICEP participant and REACH participant who passed away while on a REACH II trip in 1997. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance for a young girl or boy to attend the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA or to provide for a leadership development opportunity for a girl or boy from the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota.

 
 

The Lee Canfield Memorial Fund
Lee Canfield was a camper at Camp Becket, Aide and staff member. At the time of his death in 2000 Lee was living in Jackson, Mississippi. His family established a memorial campership fund to assist in providing life-enriching opportunities for young boys to experience a summer at Camp Becket.

 
 

The Jennifer Phillips Memorial Fund
Jennifer was a Chimney Corners Camper who passed away while vacationing in Chile with her family in 1980. This fund was created by her family and friends in the hopes of providing the same wonderful experience Jennifer had at camp for a young girl who otherwise would not be able to attend.

 
 

The Steven Grave Memorial Fund
Steven Grave passed away while leading the 2000 ICEP Togo experience. During his years at Camp Becket, Steve was a camper, ICEP Kenya participant, a counselor in Frontier Village, Frontier Village Director and ICEP Togo Leader. His family established a memorial campership fund to assist in providing life-enriching opportunities for young boys to experience a summer at Camp Becket.

 
 

The J. Milton Washburn, Jr. Memorial Fund
J. Milton Washburn, Jr. was a Camp Becket camper and Committee member in the 1910s-1920s. This fund was established by family and friends to provide necessary maintenance and flowers for the Camp Becket chapel.

 
 

The Donald J. Shellenberger Leadership Fund
Staff members and friends created this fund, which later merged with the Shellenberger Fund for the Arts, upon the death of Don Shellenberger in 2001. He served as the director of Camp Becket and Executive Director of BCCYMCA. All donations will be used to cultivate the arts at Camp Becket by funding such things as visiting artists and equipment.

 

For more information on the above funds, or any of our other named endowed funds, please contact Amanda Lazur, Associate Director for Development & Alumni Relations at (413) 623-8991, extension 111 or alazur@bccymca.org.

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