Wayfinders

Wayfinders Our MISSION is to ignite students' potential by expanding their confidence, connections, and horizons. This is not a one-time deal.

We achieve this through summer camp experiences, year-round enrichment programs, and mentor relationships for self-motivated, underserved students. Wayfinders makes a commitment to send selected students to high-quality residential camps for at least five years. In grades 4-6, scholars attend a two- or three-week overnight camp in the North Carolina mountains, allowing them to experience the natur

al world and a new environment outside the city. In grades 7-9, scholars attend one-to-three weeks at an overnight college camp or nature camp. In grades 10-12, scholars participate in job shadowing experiences, internships, or work as camp counselors/counselors in training at overnight camps. Wayfinders is involved in the selection process and works directly with teachers and school personnel to select students for our program who are showing strong academic effort, leadership potential, and good citizenship. All of our scholars come from low-income families who would not be able to afford an opportunity such as this for their children. Our organization builds a personal relationship with each scholar and their family and stays involved with them through one-on-one mentoring and year-round enrichment activities.

WE DID IT!!!! 👏 🥳 $45,320 raised in 36 hours, ensuring that all 180 Scholars have access to transformative summer advent...
05/07/2026

WE DID IT!!!! 👏 🥳 $45,320 raised in 36 hours, ensuring that all 180 Scholars have access to transformative summer adventures. THANK YOU💙 💚 to all who supported - we are so grateful for the outpouring of support that we have received from the Wayfinders community. Stay tuned to see what new and exciting opportunities our Scholars experience this summer! 🫡

There's just ❗️ 1 HOUR ❗️ left in our 36-Hour Giving Challenge -- and YOU can help us cross the finish line! 🏁 There's s...
05/07/2026

There's just ❗️ 1 HOUR ❗️ left in our 36-Hour Giving Challenge -- and YOU can help us cross the finish line! 🏁 There's still time to support our Scholars as they gear up for adventures at overnight mountain camp 🏕️️ and on college campuses🏫 across NC. A gift today promotes lifelong leadership skills through summer camp experiences for our 180 Scholars!

Visit the link in bio to make a gift.

05/06/2026

🌟 This is what stepping outside your comfort zone looks like.

After 8 years in Wayfinders, Allezzandra is heading on her first Outward Bound expedition, a 14-day journey built to challenge her, grow her confidence, and stretch what she believes is possible. 🥾

Allezzandra has been to summer camp, summer programs on college campuses, and now serves on Wayfinders' Youth Leadership Council, to make programming even better for all Scholars.

Reflecting on her time at Duke summer camp in 2024, Allezzandra shared, “I’ve met incredible people. I was able to be myself,” and described the experience as “like no other.”
She’s one of three Wayfinders scholars selected for this Outward Bound experience that typically costs $3,000 to $5,000. But through Wayfinders, scholars access these opportunities at no cost.

Help us keep creating moments like this. Donate today! 💚 💙

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Camp2026

With 9 hours left, we have raised $27,215 of our goal -- that's 75%! 🤩 Gifts of all amounts are deeply appreciated and e...
05/06/2026

With 9 hours left, we have raised $27,215 of our goal -- that's 75%! 🤩 Gifts of all amounts are deeply appreciated and essential to our mission. Help us close out this campaign STRONG 💪 and ensure that all of our Scholars are ready to grow and learn this summer!

05/06/2026

🌟 Meet Dallas– a voice shaping what’s next!

Dallas is one of 13 Scholars on Wayfinders’ Youth Leadership Council, where Scholars step into leadership, share their perspective, and help guide the experience for younger Scholars.
Through YLC, their voices don’t just matter—they help shape the journey.

Your gift invests in 180 children today—and countless leaders in the future. Donate today to support the cycle of opportunity!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Camp2026

Today and tomorrow, Wayfinders is raising $36,000 to support our Scholars as they gear up for their summer adventures! 🏕...
05/05/2026

Today and tomorrow, Wayfinders is raising $36,000 to support our Scholars as they gear up for their summer adventures! 🏕We are just 6 hours in and are already HALFWAY to meeting our goal!🌟🤯Thank you to all who have made a gift today — let’s keep up this momentum to send 180 Scholars to camp!💪 Donate in bio!!

05/05/2026

He’s not just going to camp. He’s helping make it better for others! 🌟

Emmanuel is part of Wayfinders’ Youth Leadership Council, a cohort of 10-12th grade Wayfinders scholars who participate in leadership development throughout the year and provide guidance to younger scholars throughout their Wayfinders journey. Wayfinders founded the Youth Leadership Council last year to incorporate more scholar voices into our program. Emmanuel is one of 13 scholars on our Youth Leadership Council, this is how opportunity grows! Your support impacts 180 children today—and countless leaders in the future. 🌿

Donate today!

05/05/2026

One week on a college campus can change everything. ✨

Tahti is one of 60 Scholars experiencing overnight college camp this summer, including 12 headed to Duke University. These moments create exposure, confidence, and a vision for what’s next.

Donate today to make these experiences possible.

Moments like this are why mentorship matters 💚McKayla is stepping into her next chapter with confidence and purpose. Fro...
05/05/2026

Moments like this are why mentorship matters 💚

McKayla is stepping into her next chapter with confidence and purpose. From mentee to future counselor… that’s the impact.

Donate to the cycle of opportunity today.

Starting ‼️TOMORROW‼️ Wayfinders is raising $36,000 in 36 hours to support our scholars and their summer adventures! Fro...
05/04/2026

Starting ‼️TOMORROW‼️ Wayfinders is raising $36,000 in 36 hours to support our scholars and their summer adventures! From 9:00AM tomorrow to 9:00PM Wednesday, YOU can have a hand in providing transformative summer experiences at summer camp and on college campuses across NC! 🏕️🌟

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Camp2026

05/04/2026

Phoenix is heading to camp for the first time, and his excitement says it all!

☀️ This summer, 180 Wayfinders scholars will head off to summer adventures at mountain camp or on college campuses across NC. Each experience builds confidence, connection, and memories they’ll carry with them long after camp ends.

🏕️ It costs $2,500 to send one scholar to camp. Donate today!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Camp2026

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809 Westmere Avenue, C190
Charlotte, NC
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