05/21/2026
For most children, camp is just a summer memory. For Cameron, it changed the course of his life.
Fourteen years ago, Cameron arrived at Camp Kirk as a camper. Like many families navigating neurodiversity, his family was searching for a place where he would feel understood, accepted, and safe being himself.
Because of Camp Kirk’s onboarding program, Cameron had already spoken to camp staff, come for a visit, and knew that this was a place where he could be himself. He already felt safe and accepted.
That summer, every skill he mastered, campfire sing-a-long, and friendship he built, grew his confidence, and taught him that his differences are his superpowers.
Fourteen years later, and Cameron will return to Camp Kirk not as a camper, but for another summer as a staff member. he is now a part of helping to create the experience he had for the next generation of children and youth.
That kind of transformation does not happen by accident.
It happens because communities choose to invest in inclusion. It happens because donors step forward to ensure families can access support, belonging, and opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
As we prepare for another summer at Camp Kirk, more families than ever are requesting financial assistance. The need is growing, and so is the impact this community can make.
Cameron’s story is a reminder that when neurodivergent young people are given the right environment, they do not just participate. They thrive.
And years later, many come back ready to give that experience to someone else.
Join our community with a donation today! With the Connor-Uffelmann Foundation Match your gift will be doubled until June 7th. https://campkirk.com/connor-uffelmann-foundation-match/
