UNLOCKING THE POWER OF
CAMP FOR MORE
GOALS FOR 2024
Create 100+ subsidized (25% -100%) camper weeks for families with immediate financial need
Treat recipient families to free meal plans while attending camp, so the whole family can get a break
Create 50+ free one-to-one staff supported camper weeks for campers with special needs
WHAT IS ROUGE GIVES?
Rouge Gives is a Canadian Registered Charity (Charitable #: 765407408RR0001) focused on making camp more accessible for families with financial need and for families with children living with special needs.
Families can apply for:
1. Financial Assistance Program – Between 25% – 100% of camp fees
2. Exceptionalities Program – Free 1:1 special needs staff support
All recipient families receive a free Meal Plan for their weeks with Rouge Gives. We place all of our campers at Rouge Camps locations around York Region.
MISSION STATEMENT
Rouge Gives aims to make camp more accessible for more kids by removing financial and accessibility barriers.
WHAT IS ROUGE CAMPS?
Rouge Gives recipient families currently get placed at Rouge Camps locations. Rouge Camps are highly rated teacher led sports camps designed for athletes and non-athletes to thrive. We have a close working relationship with Rouge Camps and know that our recipient families will receive excellent care and a fantastic camp experience, as Rouge Camps has been operating 9+/10 rated camps since 2013.
TIMELINE
BOARD MEMBERS
President
Michelle Buchnea
Special Needs Consultant
Nancy Ceci
General Manager
Mike Currie
Treasurer
Shawn Pharasi
Interested in joining our team? Please email michelle@rougegives.com to indicate your interest or visit our volunteer & employment page!
It Feels Good To Give!
Rouge Gives | Charitable #: 765407408RR0001