Support the Summer Camp Experience: Because Every Kid Deserves the Woods

At The Key Foundation, we believe every child deserves the chance to paddle a canoe, sing around a campfire, and discover who they are, without a parent texting them mid-archery lesson.

We’re on a mission to make the magic of camp accessible to all, especially kids who might otherwise miss out due to financial barriers, neighborhood limitations, or a lack of mentorship.

Where We Began: Scouting Roots, Community Impact

The Key Foundation began by supporting Scouting programs because we experienced firsthand how the values of leadership, service, and resilience can shape lives. But we also believe those values shouldn’t be limited to just Scouts.

That’s why today, TKF partners with a wide range of youth-serving nonprofits—extending the ideals of character, outdoor exploration, and civic responsibility to all kids, regardless of background or affiliation. Whether it's a Scout troop, a school-based leadership program, or a summer camp on the edge of a lake, we invest in the people and programs that help young people thrive.

Why Camp Matters

Camp isn’t just fun—it’s transformative. Research from the American Camp Association indicates that youth who attend summer camp develop essential life skills, including independence, resilience, empathy, and teamwork.

According to the Children & Nature Network, spending time outdoors boosts self-esteem, lowers stress, and improves both physical and mental health. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Youth Development found that structured outdoor programs increase academic motivation and leadership skills, especially for underserved youth.

In other words, nature works. And camp is one of its best delivery systems.

The 21st Annual Andrew Curry Green Lake Swim

This summer, we gather again for a beloved tradition—the Andrew Curry Green Lake Swim. Now in its 21st year, this fundraiser celebrates the life of a remarkable Scout and supports a cause he deeply believed in: sending kids to camp.

Each stroke in that lake is a promise that another child gets a chance to explore, grow, and thrive outdoors. Every dollar raised helps fund camperships and strengthens the youth-serving nonprofits TKF proudly supports.

Make Waves. Change Lives.

By donating to the Green Lake Swim, you help kids unplug, connect with nature, and experience the joy of discovery—often for the very first time.

👉 [Click here to donate] – and help us reach our $25,000 goal this summer.

Let’s keep the tradition strong. Let’s send more kids to camp.
Let’s trade the hum of helicopters for the sound of laughter echoing across a lake.