SUPPORT US.
Grotonwood believes in the value of the Christian camp experience.
Since our start in 1956 we’ve never denied a week of camp to anyone for financial reasons. This policy is only possible thanks to the generous support we receive from people like you.
As well as donations towards our Campership Program we have a Vision List (see below) for much needed capital improvements and specialized projects. It is our ongoing ‘vision’ to make our facilities more accessible for future generations of retreat goers and campers, and we need your help to make that dream a reality.
We are happy to share our plans to improve and care for camp with you. If you’re interested in supporting a capital project please email Executive Director Daniel Everitt or call (978) 448 5763 for more information.
BECOME PART OF THE F.O.R.M fAMILY TODAY!
The Friends of Regional Ministries (FORM) is a network of over 700 individuals, churches, and organizations who support the camping ministry of Grotonwood. Since 2003 they have donated over $5,000,000 to provide camperships, and make much needed property improvements.
F.O.R.M members support makes it possible for every camper to attend regardless of ability to pay. Donations have also been used for things like purchasing mobility buses, developing a playground which is friendly to campers of all abilities, providing in-camp transportation, especially important to camp nurses, making important property improvements like the building of Prescott Lodge, and developing a Memorial Garden where important people in the life of the camp can be honored or remembered.
Donors who support the camp through F.O.R.M. receive a newsletter twice a year, an invitation to an annual appreciation event, and are kept up to date on camp happenings through Facebook (@grotonwood Camp and conference Center). About one third of all donations currently are from former full time and summer staff. They are "friends" because the basic principle of F.O.R.M. is to value the donor more than the donation.
To donate, enter your details below, and email FORM Coodinator Ed Guerard at ed48@verizon.net to be added to our contact list for newsletters and invitations. Donations can also be made by check to Grotonwood Camp, Memo: FORM Donation.
CURRENT VISION LIST BELOW ⬇
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CURRENT VISION LIST BELOW ⬇
VISION LIST
Items start at $30 and go up to $60,000. You can choose to designate your contribution towards one particular item/project, or bless the camp with funding for the total amount. No donation is ever too small, we rejoice and are grateful for every dent we are able to make to our inexhaustible list of ongoing improvements.
SMALL SCALE PROJECTS
5x Segways: $450 each / $2,250
5x Mountain Bikes: $500 each / $2,500 total
Replace Recreation Field Shed: $2000
6 x Commercial grade Bench Swings for various locations: $2,000 each or $12,000 total
25x Adirondack chairs for our waterfront: $200 each / $5000 total
Sponsor Christmas In July! Covers the rental of Santa, consumables items and a Live Nativity: $1,200
LARGE SCALE PROJECTS
Pave around the Judson Village quad: $20,000
Repairs to the Main Dining Hall ceiling: $25,000
Replace gymnasium carpet with hardwood floor: $80,000
Commercial-grade ADA Playground for waterfront: $18,000
Fire pit at the Family Center quad with adjoining path to cabins: $21,000
Sunken ADA accessible fire pit at at Blanchard Hall with adjoining path to building: $20,000
Adding a second ADA accessible bathroom to Blanchard Hall’s lower level: $25,000
Going Village Cabin Renovations: $100,000 per cabin - Plans for Going Cabin 1 are currently under way!
⬇CHECK OUT OUR MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR COMPLETED PROJECTS!⬇
Mission Accomplished!
These items from our Vision List have been completed/purchased thanks to generous donations from the following:
Archery Range Shed: $7000
Renovation of the bathrooms by Fellowship Hall: $25,000 Thank you to our F.O.R.M family ✔️
Mountain Bike: $250 donated - Thank you to camp alum and F.O.R.M donor, Mrs Jen Lutjens ✔️
Re-shingle the leaking Chapel roof and repairs to Cupola: $36,000 donated by our F.O.R.M family ✔️
Shade structure at the Archery Range: $2000 raised - Thank you to Eagle Scout Nicholas Rutherford ✔️
Family Center Cabin renovations: $50,000 donated - Thank you to F.O.R.M donors Jack and Marie Alves ✔️
Main Dining Hall Bathroom Remodel: $50,000 donated - Thank you to F.O.R.M donors Jack and Marie Alves ✔️
Commercial grade umbrellas for our waterfront: $10,000 donated - Thank you to our F.O.R.M family ✔️
Bedroom mirrors for Blanchard Hall: $660 donated - Thank you to our F.O.R.M family, donors and supporters ✔️
Paving the way to the waterfront: $40,000 donated - Thank you to our F.O.R.M family, donors and supporters ✔️
Giant Parachute for summer fun: $100 donated - Thank you Andrew Edwards of MacDill Air Force Base, FL ✔️
Chairs for Prescott Lodge meeting Room: $600 donated - Thank you to New Creation Baptist Church of Millbury, MA ✔️
ADA Compliant Beach Accessible Path for wheelchair users: $1,800 - Thank you Eagle Scout Jessie Hendershot for taking this project on ✔️
AMAZING ANSWERS TO PRAYER BELOW!
Replace Golf Carts: $6,000 - $22,000 donated! thank you to our donors and supporters for going above and beyond on this campaign and helping us reach well over the fundraising target before summer 2021. We were able to buy two golf carts to replace the old ones that were broken and no longer serviceable. Our camp nurses and events team are forever grateful! ✔️
Mobility Bus with Tail-Lift for Wheelchair users: $40,000 donated - Thank you to our F.O.R.M family for the overwhelming support. We were able to purchase two 15-passenger vehicles, instead of one large passenger bus, meaning more year-round use for our various programs! ✔️
Ways to Give
We accept debit and credit card donations online using Giving Fuel (linked above).
Alternatively, you can mail a check to: 167 Prescott St, Groton MA 01450.
If you would like to donate in any other way, please contact the camp office on 978 448 5763 or by email.
VOLUNTEER
We welcome volunteers with wide open arms! If you would like to gift your time to camp, please contact the office. We have numerous activities throughout the year including painting, stewarding at events, gardening, brush removal, wood splitting, office work, promotion, administrative help and much, much more.