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GIVING TO ONAWAY

Thank you for believing in the mission of Camp Onaway! For over a century, amidst the inspiring natural landscape of New Hampshire, Onaway has been teaching girls to live simply, creatively and harmoniously with nature and with one another, to find their natural gifts and strengths, and to be confident, caring leaders. Onaway is a nonprofit educational institution, reliant on the generosity of hundreds of donors to sustain high program standards, while restraining tuition increases and providing scholarship assistance as needed.

An Onaway Education

An Onaway education is funded by three sources: Tuition from camper families, the Onaway Fund from annual donations, and the Onaway Endowment – a draw on Onaway’s investments.

The WIDE AWAKE Capital Campaign

We are thrilled to announce the WIDE AWAKE Capital Campaign to revitalize Onaway’s infrastructure and increase her endowment. For more information and to support the exciting plans for Onaway’s future, please click here.

The Onaway Fund

Think of the Onaway Fund as our checking or debit account. Annual gifts are deposited and fully spent in the same year to supplement tuition and support all aspects of camp including maintenance of facilities, staff training, scholarships, and the care and keeping of the girls for seven weeks. Learn more about the Onaway Fund.

The Onaway Endowment

Think of the Onaway Endowment as our savings account or investment portfolio. Gifts are invested and only a small portion is spent each year, approximately 4%, so the principle can grow and give Onaway a secure foundation, a source of annual income and a safety net for future unexpected challenges. Gifts to the endowment come in two forms: unrestricted gifts, to be used for any purpose Onaway deems necessary, and restricted gifts donated for a specific use, such as scholarships, staff training or a specific camp activity. Learn more about the endowment.

If you are interested in supporting Camp Onaway, we hope that you will first donate to the Onaway Fund, annually, or even monthly by joining Onaway All Year – our automated recurring gift program, giving the gift of Onaway to girls this summer. If you are further inspired to help Onaway be strong, to ensure that future generations of girls can receive the gift of Onaway, we encourage you to contribute to the Onaway Endowment in addition to the Onaway Fund. Learn more about our current endowment funds.

Donate Online

Your online gift goes directly to making Onaway strong and helping us achieve our mission. Click here to donate online now. To make a donation by check, please make check payable to “Onaway Camp Trust” and mail to P.O. Box 339 Glenside, PA 19038.

Gifts-in-Kind

We also appreciate gifts-in-kind and always have a wishlist of camp needs. Please contact the office if you wish to donate goods or services to Onaway.

Volunteer for Onaway

Volunteering is a wonderful way to support Onaway. Join us for Onaway Work Weekend in June. See our events page for details. Have fun with other alumnae, families and friends while helping us get camp in ship-shape for the summer!

Onaway Camp Trust is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID # 02-0261393