X-Country Skis for Camp North Homes!

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

North Homes Children and Family Services
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$725

raised by 11 people

$2,000 goal

For #GTMD21, we need to raise $2,000 to purchase 10 sets of cross-country skis and accessories to enhance our winter outdoor programming at Camp North Homes!

Camp North Homes is primarily an extension of existing programs within our North Homes Children and Family Services continuum of care – including opportunities for youth in our residential facilities, our foster care and adoptive families, youth in our school-based Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) and other clients.

Camp North Homes’ mission is to provide powerful new experiences for youth and adults in an outdoor setting. Camp operates year-round and offers a never-ending rotation of seasonal experiences.  We let the wilderness be the guide as we support each other to build skills, have fun, be challenged, and grow friendships.

One winter activity in particular that has benefitted youth in our programs is cross-country skiing. With a groomed trail on-site, as well as opportunities to skirt beautiful Hill Lake, cross-country skiing offers a number of important benefits to youth in our continuum.  Besides the great physical benefits, cross-country skiing can be an easier winter sport to get into - less expensive than other sports like snowboarding and downhill skiing, as well as can be easier to gain and grow skills in, which can boost confidence.  

All in all, cross-country skiing helps support resiliency and healthy-living.

While we have some cross-country ski equipment, much has become outdated and overused.  Additionally, we need more sizes to ensure that all of our youth can comfortably utilize equipment.

How you can help!

  1. Make a direct contribution to this campaign -  a gift of $25, $50, or $100 will go to purchase the equipment needed to help give youth in our continuum life-long skills to support resilience and healthy living.  
  2. Donate an item from our wish list (below) - Want to give something tangible?  Check out our wish list of equipment below and you can do a direct purchase of something we need!

If interested in donating equipment directly, or if you have any other questions, please contact Angie Erickson, Development Manager at angie.erickson@northhomes.org

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!


Wishlist:

  • No-wax, classical skis with SNS bindings in the following sizes:
    • 160's (2 pairs)
    • 170's (2 pairs)
    • 180's (3 pairs)
    • 190's (2 pairs)
    • 210 (1 pair)
  • Boots SNS:
    • Most in need of sizes 37 - 39 & 45 - 50
    • In need of all sizes 36 - 50 
    • US size equivalent of Men's 6-14 / Women's 5 - 12 
  • Poles:
    • Most in need of sizes 42 - 46
    • In need of all sizes 42 - 52 


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