Compass for Kids

06/24/2026

We are so very grateful to have Scheels in our community! Their support makes a real difference for local nonprofits like ours. We would truly appreciate your vote in their latest promotion to help support Compass for Kids’ programming and the students we serve.

🎉 Calling all non-profits and the Springfield community! 🎉

Voting starts NOW as we celebrate 15 incredible years of serving our community and giving back!

Here's how you can participate:
✨ Vote for your favorite nonprofit within a 70-mile radius online or in-store
✨ The Top 10 organizations will each receive $1,000
✨ The nonprofit with the most votes will receive an additional $5,000 grand prize
✨ Voting will go until June 29th & winners will be announced on June 30th!
✨ Each person may cast one vote. Any duplicate voters will not be counted
✨ For your vote to count, you MUST use the voting link provided below. Commented votes will not be accepted

Plus, YOU can register to win a $500 SCHEELS Gift Card!

And that's not all - starting next week, join us for a full week of anniversary celebrations, special events, and community fun!

Thank you for helping us celebrate 15 years of community impact! ❤️

Voting Link ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mvu7nynf
Event Page ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3x3dwzxp

06/24/2026

Mornings at Camp Compass are focused on literacy and math! 📗➗

"This was part of our Building Thinking Classrooms in the morning. I love this type of activity for kids; they are up and moving, interacting, talking problems out and talking to others who they may not know well. Super fun and engaging! 📸" - Nancy K., Camp Counselor

06/23/2026

Did you know that a simple donation of $10 per month can send 25 campers on an unforgettable trip to the Nelson Center for an afternoon swimming field trip during Camp Compass?
Join our Wayfinder Friends Monthly Giving Club today & watch your donation ripple!
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Sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wrFEkG9A2Jjz2lRPIgXflw

06/23/2026

Thank you to St. John's Lutheran Church for your continued support! We love being included in your annual golf outing and enjoy spending time with everyone who participates. Congratulations on a successful event!

06/23/2026

Throwback Tuesday! Camp Compass gathers some of the best teachers, staff, counselors, and volunteers in the area. We are grateful for the dedication and passion of all of the individuals who have supported Camp Compass through the years!
Enjoy as we continue to look back at Compass for Kids' journey.
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06/22/2026

Thank you to United Way of Central Illinois for your generous support of Camp Compass!

We are excited to have three sites this year where kids from Springfield Public Schools - District 186 elementary schools will benefit from literacy and math programming and experience the joys of summer with field trips and fun activities!

Thank you for believing in our mission and for making a lasting difference in the lives of kids and families throughout our community.
We are grateful to have you as a partner!

Big check reveal week- day one!

Summer learning can have a lasting impact.

Camp Compass helps students strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and stay engaged during the summer months while providing enrichment opportunities and supportive relationships.

We're grateful to Sarah Oglesby, Brandy Apgar, and the Compass for Kids team for helping students continue learning and growing all summer long. 💙❤️💛

Learn more about the work United Way is doing in our community for our youth here- https://www.uwcil.org/youth-opportunity

06/22/2026

Monday Smiles! The Camp theme this year is 🎬 Lights! Camera! Camp Compass! 🎥

It has been an action-packed beginning to Camp Compass! We are excited to begin the week with joy from our three Camp Compass sites as we settle in for another week of learning and adventure!

For more information about Camp Compass, visit our website: https://www.compassforkids.org/programs/camp-compass/

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Father Figures who support and nurture the kids in our community! Enjoy this special day!
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06/20/2026

Happy Summer Solstice!
The longest day of the year is the perfect reminder that summer is filled with endless possibilities.

At Camp Compass, each day is packed with literacy, math, enrichment activities, friendship, and summer fun.

Here's to a season of growth and adventure! 🌞