Sending Kids
to Camp

Come to the Water raises money to make summer camp possible for kids who would not be able to go otherwise. Campers are nominated by individuals, schools or organizations.

Community Leaders that Support CTTW

Community Leaders that Support CTTW

UTK Softball Head Coach

Karen Weekly

UTK Softball Head Coach

Karen Weekly

UTK Softball Head Coach

Karen Weekly

SMU Men's Basketball Head Coach

Rob Lanier

SMU Men's Basketball Head Coach

Rob Lanier

SMU Men's Basketball Head Coach

Rob Lanier

Alcoa School Counselor

Lisa Williamson

Alcoa School Counselor

Lisa Williamson

Alcoa School Counselor

Lisa Williamson

Summer camps help children grow.

Summer camps help children grow.

A study by the American Camp Association (ACA) found significant growth in children’s social-emotional skills after a session of summer camp, including increased self-esteem, independence, leadership, friendship skills, social comfort, and values and decision-making skills.

A study by the American Camp Association (ACA) found significant growth in children’s social-emotional skills after a session of summer camp, including increased self-esteem, independence, leadership, friendship skills, social comfort, and values and decision-making skills.

65

%

of parents

said their child gained

self-confidence

by attending summer camp

65

%

of parents

said their child gained

self-confidence

by attending summer camp

65

%

of parents

said their child gained

self-confidence

by attending summer camp

92

%

of campers

said camp helped them

feel good

about themselves

92

%

of campers

said camp helped them

feel good

about themselves

92

%

of campers

said camp helped them

feel good

about themselves

Hear from our campers

Hear from our campers

Cara and Cassie attended Come to the Water camps when they were in middle school; this video reflects their first camp experience. Both are now in high school. Their mother, Candice, is a single mom who was initially hesitant to have her kids leave her for a whole week, but has seen the positive impact that the camps have had on her girls. A younger brother, Alijah, has followed their footsteps to camp.

Cara and Cassie

Cara and Cassie

Cara and Cassie

Cyrus and Titus moved to Knoxville before the pandemic with their family - all the way from Arizona. They come from a large family with 10 other siblings. Being home schooled and moving across the country can make finding new friendships difficult. Thankfully, the brothers were able to experience Come to the Water during the Covid year at a small camp which was able to operate through the pandemic. They continue to be appreciative of the opportunity camp gave them to make new friendships and experience a unique location!

Cyrus and Titus

Cyrus and Titus

Cyrus and Titus

Associations making referrals to CTTW

How our program works

1. Middle-schoolers are nominated

1. Middle-schoolers are nominated

Individuals, schools, and partner organizations nominate students from 20+ middle schools across east Tennessee - kids who because of life circumstance would otherwise never have the opportunity to experience a week of camp. Once nominated, an endorsement is sought from the student's school counselor. Each fall, the CTTW camper selection team chooses the appropriate camp for the next summer based on the projected number of campers.

2. We fund camper scholarships

2. We fund camper scholarships

Through the generosity of our donors, we make it possible for kids to experience a life-changing week at camp.

3. Kids have an amazing time at life-changing camps

3. Kids have an amazing time at life-changing camps

Christian camps selected by Come to the Water must be certified by, and in good standing with the American Camp Association – with a track record of hospitality to all, irrespective of faith tradition or religious practice. As the number of campers grows, additional camps may be considered.

Enthusiastic endorsements by past CTTW campers recommend these preferred camps:

How you can help

How you can help

Every penny donated goes directly to scholarships for middle school campers. The cost to provide a student with a week at camp is $550.

Every penny donated goes directly to scholarships for middle school campers. The cost to provide a student with a week at camp is $550.

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meals

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5

5

nights
of silliness

nights
of silliness

Change a life.

5 camperships @ $600 each = $3,000
2 camperships @ $600 each = $1,200
1 campership @ $600 each = $600
1/2 campership @ $600 each = $300

Help CTTW send

Help CTTW send

80 campers in 2024
100 campers in 2025
120 campers in 2026

80 campers in 2024
100 campers in 2025
120 campers in 2026

80 campers in 2024
100 campers in 2025
120 campers in 2026

(If donating by check, please make payable to Come to the Water.)

(If donating by check, please make payable to Come to the Water.)

Questions, Comments?

Get in touch with us today.

Questions, Comments?

Get in touch with us today.

Questions, Comments?

Get in touch with us today.

Donations are tax deductible under IRC Section 170. Tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts may also be received under IRC Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.


All content copyright Come to the Water - PO Box 7163

Maryville TN 37802 - info@cometothewater.us
A 501(c)3 Public Charity.

Website by Vessul.co

Donations are tax deductible under IRC Section 170. Tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts may also be received under IRC Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.


All content copyright Come to the Water - PO Box 7163

Maryville TN 37802 - info@cometothewater.us
A 501(c)3 Public Charity.

Website by Vessul.co

Donations are tax deductible under IRC Section 170. Tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts may also be received under IRC Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.


All content copyright Come to the Water - PO Box 7163

Maryville TN 37802 - info@cometothewater.us
A 501(c)3 Public Charity.

Website by Vessul.co