National Philanthropy
CAMP DRAGONFLY FOREST
Camp Dragonfly Forest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe and fun overnight camping experiences for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Microdeletion Disorders, Blood Disorders and Atopic Diseases, with the primary goal of giving the children a chance to feel “just like everyone else.”
Camp Dragonfly Forest was founded in 2001 by Laura Jansen and held their first camp in 2006.
Affiliated Summer Camps:
Camp Sky Wild is dedicated to providing children on the autism spectrum and their siblings with an engaging outdoor experience including activities such as archery, canoeing, campfire s’mores, and much more, creating memorable experiences for all. Camp Sky Wild aims to foster a supportive environment for campers to explore nature and friendships.
Camp Korey provides children with life-altering medical conditions the opportunity to “just be a kid”. Through a variety of fun and adaptive activities, campers can enjoy the joy of outdoor adventures in a safe and supportive environment.
Sam’s Adventure Camp offers children with developmental disabilities and their families a supportive environment facilitated by a team of healthcare professionals. The camp focuses on providing hope, encouragement, and celebration of each child’s progress through engaging activities and meaningful connections.
local philanthropy
CAMPMED UCSB
CampMed UCSB is a non-profit education enrichment program aimed at providing quality mentorship within the varying health fields to low-income minority high school communities.
The organization aspires to inspire the future healthcare leaders of the country while also participating in community engagement and minority empowerment.
CampMed aims to host a free pre-health summit for the students to engage with guest speakers and medical providers, develop leadership skills, and practice medical procedures (CPR, suturing, etc.)