Sending Kids To Summer 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.
UTK Softball Head Coach
Karen Weekly
SMU Men's Basketball Head Coach
Rob Lanier
Alcoa School Counselor
Lisa Williamson
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.
65% of parents
said their child gained self-confidence by attending summer camp.
92% of campers
said helped them feel good about themselves.
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
Cyrus and Titus
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!
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