Donation Opportunities

Help preserve the camp we love. Choose the way to give that works for you.

Give online, once or monthly

Your generosity supports the experiences that bring Scouts, campers, staff, and families together at Camp Whitsett, including:

  • Facility renovations and upgrades
  • Equipment for programs and activities
  • Camp scholarships for Scouts in need

Give once or monthly, and choose where your gift goes. You will receive an emailed receipt.

Featured giving opportunities

Want your gift to go to something specific? These are the projects we are focused on right now.

Scouts gathered at Camp Whitsett for the 80 for 80 Campaign

80th Anniversary Campaign

Celebrate 80 Years of Camp Whitsett

Join us in our 80 for 80 Campaign as we work to raise $80,000 to invest in the future of Camp Whitsett before the end of our 80th summer in August 2027.

$4,460 raised of our $80,000 goal so far.

Program Fund

Keep the Mountain Bikes program rolling

Help keep the High Adventure Mountain Bike program rolling. Give to the dedicated fund that Friends of Camp Whitsett sets aside annually to maintain the program.

Helmeted mountain bike riders gathered at the Camp Whitsett entrance

More ways to make a difference

Friends of Camp Whitsett is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 95-4797311). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Prefer to mail a check? Send it to Friends of Camp Whitsett, PO Box 14092, Van Nuys, CA 91409.

Give stock or investments

Give appreciated stock, or make a gift from a donor-advised fund (DAF), brokerage, or retirement account. Please contact us before starting a transfer so we can coordinate the details, and talk with your financial or tax advisor about next steps.

Match your gift at work

Your employer may offer a matching gift program that can increase the impact of your donation. Ask your company about eligibility. Visit our Corporate & Company Giving for more ways businesses can support camp.

Leave a legacy

Help preserve Camp Whitsett’s future with a gift through your estate plans. Contact us to start a conversation and coordinate with your own advisors.

The Camp Whitsett Story by Chuck Smith — soft cover book

The Camp Whitsett Story

Chuck Smith has a sixty-plus-year relationship with Camp Whitsett. He draws on his memories and those of other staff and campers to tell the story of the camp’s first 75 years. Purchase a softcover copy—all proceeds go to Friends of Camp Whitsett.

Please use the button above to order books — our donation links are for gifts only.