Every year literally hundreds of volunteers staff our camps and retreats. All of our volunteers are carefully screened to ensure the safety of our campers and the quality of our programs. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Camp, click here.
In an effort to make Camp's programs affordable and available to everyone, camper fees cover only about 60% of the cost of operations. The balance is funded by the volunary donations of individuals and churches. Here are some specific ways you can be financially involved in this life-giving and life-changing ministry:
Year-End Capital Campaign - year-end giving accounts for almost half of the funding for Camp's operations account. Our "500 Club" is a growing group of individuals that give at this time of year to sustain the Camp's general fund.
Special Project Capital Campaigns - from time to time we request financial assistance toward a specific project. Recent capital projects have included the Chapel construction, staff cabins, new cistern, electrical system upgrades and the new 25' rock wall. Currently we are raising money for renovation of the East Dorm and our outdoor education & adventure center.
Staff Scholarship fund - every year at the end of the summer we try to give monetary help to college-aged staff members who have served for a minimum of three weeks to help with college expenses. Staff Scholarships are funded solely by the contributions of individuals and churches who want to see quality young people serving our campers.
Campership Fund - When we are asked for help with registration fees, we attempt to ascertain the need and encourage each one to contribute as much as they are able. Yet, we try to make sure no one stays away from Camp simply because they can't afford to be here. Each year we receive requests for around $30,000 in assistance.
Year-Round Staff Support Needs - Our staff are paid a monthly salary equal to about 50% of their actual needs. They are asked to raise support to cover the balance of their income.
Would you prayerfully consider being a part of the team that covers these costs? For your convenience we can assist donors through the Automatic Contribution Program. For Colorado residents, there is added incentive to donate to Camp Elim.
Child Care Contribution Credit - According to FYI Income 35 (a bulletin published by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Service Division), any Colorado taxpayer that makes a monetary contribution to promote child care in Colorado may claim an income tax credit of 50^ of the total contribution. In-kind contributions, while still qualifying as a tax deduction, are not eligible for this credit.
This credit expires on December 31, 2009. As a licensed child-care facility, your tax-deductibel gift to Camp Elim qualifies for this credit! Colorado tax form DR 1317 will be provided at the end of the year for all donors required to file Colorado Income Taxes. This form must be attached to a paper income tax return that claims the child care contribution credit, or supplied to the Department of Revenue upon request if the income tax return is filed electronically. For more information about this tax credit, visit www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/income35.html.