The Friends of Camp El-O-Win

THE FRIENDS OF CAMP EL-O-WIN exists solely to continue the tradition of offering girls and young women unique camping experiences and memories that continue to sustain and inspire them throughout their lives.

For nearly five decades, girls and adults have made their own memories in a magical place in the Sierras called Camp El-O-Win. Since 1959, girls and their adult counselors learned new skills and team work. They understood it was not the outcome but the process that counted. They became part of an extraordinary connection with the natural environment, emerging as partners in preserving the land, and most important of all, their self reliance and self esteem flourished.

For several years, we have served more than 600 campers each summer. A greater number of campers will be able to attend camp each summer when the program graduates from an eleven weekend-only schedule using half of the camp to a 6-week resident camp, using the entire 58 acre site.   What do we need to make that connection with more girls?   We need to build a footbridge across Dinkey Creek which connects the north and south sides of the camp. For plans, permits, environmental reports, materials and labor, we are projecting the cost to be just over $600,000.

Last year, YOUR DONATION helped us KEEP THE GATE OPEN at Camp El-O-Win ! In six months, we raised $800,000! How did we do it? I assure you, we did it because people like you took a stand for girls. Some of you attended El-O-Win as campers or staff; you realize what a quality camp experience can do for a girl’s self confidence and leadership potential.   Some of you had no link to the camp, but you were supporting the dream of those who did.

We need your help again! You can help us to MAKE THE CONNECTION… a connection to the other side of Dinkey Creek, to the girls, to the future.   By sending a gift of $25, $35, $50 or whatever you wish, you will help us raise the needed $604,000 to build the bridge. Donations can be made by cash, check or credit card through our Pay Pal account on our website.

You can help us spread the word to the community, your friends, family and business associates. Please let them know about our great programs for girls 6 – 18 years old and our bridge building capital campaign.   If you have any questions, please email me at info@campelowin.org.

We are so very grateful for your support! Camp El-O-Win exists to serve girls, but the camp belongs to all who have a part in sustaining her site and her spirit.