Second Century Campaign

In order to thrive, not just survive, Red Arrow needs a strong capital foundation, exceptional programs/facilities, reasonable tuition, and scholarship opportunities to keep camp accessible to families who value the RAC experience. Towards these ends, the RACF has embarked on a major fundraising initiative to ensure that RAC has the financial strength to thrive for the next 100 years. The Second Century Campaign has four main objectives:

Enhanced Programs and Activities. Red Arrow needs an operating fund to make certain we continue to invest in our existing programs while periodically introducing new activities, like our new mountain biking, baseball, golf, and junior lifeguard programs. This fund will make strategic annual investments in programs and equipment and replenish itself through investment earnings and on-going fundraising. Donors will have the opportunity to direct their support to specific camp activities.
Scholarships that make camp accessible to families who value the RAC experience. The Boesel Fund and our previous owners have always worked to keep camp accessible to boys who would benefit from the RAC experience though scholarships or outright tuition abatement. This included campers from disadvantaged backgrounds, long time RAC families, and the children of former staff. Through a combination of permanent endowment and annual fundraising, we seek to support approximately 20% of our campers annually with scholarships for deserving boys.
Facilities Improvements. The RAC Foundation Board has approved a multi-year capital improvement plan that includes an upgraded Mess Hall, Trip Shack, Eight, Tennis Courts, Mountain Biking Course to name just a few. This fund will make annual capital investments and replenish itself through investment earnings and on-going fundraising. Donors will have the opportunity to designate their support towards specific capital projects if they desire.
Increased Annual Financial Support. A major goal of the Second Century Campaign is to increase the number of donors that support Red Arrow on an on-going basis. Since 2012, over 400 donors have contributed over $3 million to either the RAC Foundation or the Boesel Fund. However, many of those gifts were one-time donations, especially those supporting the initial purchase of camp from Bob and Sue in 2012. The Second Century campaign aspires to increase our donor base and average giving levels over the next five years and provide Red Arrow with stronger annual financial support. As such, we are asking our supporters to consider both a multi-year annual gift as well as a contribution to one of the preceding initiatives. Donors to the annual fund will be recognized in our annual report according to the newly established giving clubs described below.

Red Arrow stands apart from most camps in its seven week term and related developmental philosophy. But like many camps that have transitioned from owner/directors to a foundation, it has become increasingly dependent upon philanthropic support to fulfill its mission. Red Arrow’s best days lie ahead but it needs a stronger financial base to fulfill its mission for the next 100 years. This is the ultimate goal of the Second Century Campaign.

See How Far We've Come

Towards Our $2 Million Goal by 2025

Number Of Gifts Over $1,000 Since 2019

Average Gift Size In 2023

See where your contributions have gone to during the Campaign.

The Backstory Of The Campaign

Donor Recognition

1. PATRONs

2. The Lil Joe Club

3. Bob & Sue Club

4. Razz Founders Club

5. Trout Lake Club

The Second Century Campaign Deadline is:

2025

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