YMCA CAMP MASON 2016 ANNUAL REPORT ANYWHERE FROM HERE

STRONGER TOGETHER Working together to strengthen our communities

Dear Friends,

The back page of our 2017 Summer Camp Guide has a quote from A.A. Milne, spoken by the venerable Winnie the Pooh- “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.” To us, this quote neatly sums up the YMCA Camp Mason experience, and why we all keep coming together to lend our time, talents, and treasures to the organization that has meant so much to all of us.

Children and families come year-round to Camp Mason to experience

new challenges, to spend quality family-time together; sometimes as

part of a school group to pursue outdoor academic subjects, and

sometimes because their parents came to camp and want their kids

to experience Camp Mason. The common thread that binds all of the

10,000+ people who come to camp every year, though, is the lasting

relationships they build. The end of any camp session always brings

hugs, tears, and promises to talk soon. It is in support of these

lifelong friendships that the Camp Mason Board of Trustees and

staff work every day, and for which we count on you to help.

Together, we truly do make a difference. Thank you.

Tom Mason, Chair, Board of Trustees Keith VanDerzee, CEO

OUR PROMISE

We are a powerful association joined together by a shared commitment of nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only happen when we all work together to invest in our children, our health, and our neighbors.

OUR MISSION

Through the transforming experience of outdoor camping – rich in bonding friendships, physical activity, and fun – YMCA Camp Mason will lead youth, families, and community to an awareness of our core traditions of environmental stewardship, spirituality, and respect for our fellow man.

OUR VALUES

Caring– Honesty– Respect– Responsibility

“I didn't know anyone when I got to camp on Sunday but by the time I left I had so many friends. It was the hardest thing to say goodbye and that maybe I wouldn't see them until next year." - Summer Camper, aged 12

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

OUR GOALS To connect children with opportunities that can positively influence their choices.

To enable children to develop positive attitudes, learn new skills and find friendships.

To ensure children have access to experiences to realize their potential.

To nurture the love of outdoors.

To facilitate leadership skills and life-long values.

To encourage and build strong family bonds.

OUR APPROACH We build connections and a sense of belonging.

We connect youth with positive adult role models.

We offer a wide array of programming for children and families.

We incorporate developmental experiences to help kids thrive.

We encourage the development of independence, confidence and strong values.

We collaborate with schools and other community organizations.

OUR IMPACT Summer Camps– Overnight and Day 833 (an increase of 17% over 2015!) children developed their characters and values, learned new skills,

made friends and had fun!

181 children received $239,276 of scholarship assistance to attend a summer camp program.

Specialty Camps More than 500 children were served through a variety of camps focusing on meeting special needs.

• Comfort Zone camps for children who have lost a loved one.

• Camp Kesem for children whose parents have cancer.

• Partners in Prevention for youth leaders of schools learning prevention strategies.

Outdoor Education • More than 10,000 students connected with our environment, complimented their in-school learning,

learned new skills, and discovered how to work together.

“"Camp Mason is a place to enjoy, to relax, to shrug off the chip on my shoulder, and be as silly as I want to be. I can love and laugh here without hesitance. I can be as creative. brave, adventurous, and happy as I let myself be."

– Summer camper, age 14

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

OUR GOALS To ensure that YMCA Camp Mason offers the right combination of

programs and services that reflect our core values.

To tackle areas of inequality to influence change in our communities.

To act in an environmentally responsible manner at all times.

To nurture total health of mind, body and spirit.

OUR APPROACH We provide financial assistance for children and families in need.

We offer a wide variety of programs to meet community needs.

We collaborate with agencies, YMCA’s and community organizations.

We incorporate sustainable practices in our facilities and programs.

We engage youth and adults as leaders and volunteers.

OUR IMPACT Partnerships We partnered with the Summit PEP (Pride in Educational Pursuits) Program to provide 22 students with

demonstrated need and academic potential a 2-week summer camp experience.

We worked with the Hunter Foundation to provide inner-city, in-need young ladies with a 2-week summer

camp program.

We collaborated with the Roebling Foundation to offer overnight camp experiences to Trenton inner city

children.

We worked with the Wenonah Police Department to provide summer camp scholarships.

We partnered with the Princeton YMCA to offer scholarship assistance to in-need Princeton campers and

offered a low cost weekend retreat for the Y’s Latinos en Progreso group.

We offered a free day of class bonding to our local 6th graders at Blairstown Elementary

We opened our property for a free community day: Spring into Summer Day.

Volunteerism 250+ volunteers provided nearly 5,000 hours of service to the camp, by serving on the Board of Trustees

or committees or by volunteering time and effort at camp volunteer events.

YMCA Camp Mason staff volunteered countless hours for community organization, served on Boards and

gave of their time, talents, and treasure to other community and nonprofit organizations.

Financial Assistance More than 250 total children and families received over $250,000 in financial assistance to attend one of

the wide variety of camp programs in 2016!

“Camp Mason is the place where I feel like I’m at home even though there's like a huuuge sea in between! It's the place where I feel safe and confident enough to express myself and to have fun.” – International Camper

CAMPER LETTERS TO SELF The following letters are from campers to themselves to read after their camp experience. Just to remind them of how they felt about camp! Please enjoy them as much as we did!

TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE. Thank you to all our 2016 contributors.

Danny Adlerman

Bernard Alter

David Altobelli

Whit Anderson

Jim Andrews

Jennifer & Seth Antin

Rich Armington

Michael Ash

Kenneth Snyder & Cecile Balazet

Fred Balius

David Bath*

Priscilla Bath

Bank of Princeton

Jon Bartels

Benjamin Moore Paints

Cheryl Bennett

Harriet & Wayne Berens

Marci Berger

Anne Biber

Anna Bilton

Martin Birkenthal*

Mildred Bolton

Chris & Joni Boutross

Doug Bowne

Laura Brockner

Deborah Bronfeld

Brown & Brown Insurance

Campminder LLC

Ethan Cantor

Joel Cantor

Charles Cannistraci

Woodrow & Margaret Carsky-Wilson

Carol Christensen Giving Fund*

Robert Chap

Christine’s Hope for Kids*

CJ Electric Company

Erin Carbone

Roger Clark

Tom Cooper

Scot Croland

Ray Crowell*

Jonathan & Jenny Crumiller

Andrea D’Angelo

Craig Davidson

Molly deAquiar

Susan Dearing

Amy Decker

Tom Deegan

Brent Deisher

Lisa Ann Denard

Andrew Dennis

Roger & Deborah Dennis

Rose & Paul Dickson

Michael Dilandro

Geraldine Dodge Foundation

Doubletake Gallery*

David Doe

Cisco Donnola

Jeff Dubowy

Alissa & Kevin Duffy

Thomas & Lynn Ebeling*

Karen Edelman

Exarca

Jean Finlay

Alison Fisk

Jonathan Friedman

Dorothy Fullam*

Bryan & Kim Galatro

Mary Gardner

Howard Garfield

Rosemarie Garri

Brian Gatens

Eric Gawiser

Charles Gehring

Timothy Genirs

Giambatista Family

Paul Gillow & Saliann Scarpulla

Steve Gilbert

Stefan Goff

Morris Gold

Goldman, Sachs & Company

E.J. Grassmann Trust*

Joan Green

Kelly Green

Michael Green

Lois Gretzinger

Michael Grubb

Brian Hand

Rich Harrington

Hart & Iliff

Daniel Hayak

Deirdre Healey

Bob Heil

Chris Hines & Doreen Valentine*

Herbert Hobler

Roberta & Michael Hodsdon

John & Darcy Hoffman*

Liz Houde

Margie Hughes

Leonard & Lucie Hungarter

Hyde & Watson Foundation*

Tamara & Glenn Ibarguen

Brian Ignatin

Infra-Metals (John Lusdyk)*

Robert Jablonowski

Tom Jacobs

Eric Jann

Lawrence & Kathryn Jones

Jane Joyce

Martin Kas

Richard Keiling

Dan Kelly*

Christian Kenny

Christopher Kienle

Cory Kestner

Leticia & William King

Chris Knigge

George & Bonnie Knigge

Blair Kolbeck

Laura Korn

Jed Kornbluh

Eleanor & Bill Kover

Karen Krivit

Brian LaBau

Kathryn Lane

Abbie Lepow-Macario

Stacey Lewin-Damiano

Donna Line*

Jennifer Locke

Brian Lockier

Long Motor Company

John Lusdyk*

Linda Macario

Peter Macholdt

Jeffrey & Solveigh Marcks

Margaret Marcks

Tammy Martel

Karen Mason

Ralph Mason III*

Tom Mason & Emily Vickers*

Mason, Griffin & Pierson

Joseph Mastellone

Tara Matise

Bob McCabe

Colin McConnell

John & Ann McGoldrick

Lorraine McKenzie

Kevin & Stacy McRae

Merck Foundation

Terry Mernickle

Eric Miller

Timothy & Annie Mingle

Norman Monhait

Dave Monzella

Morgan Stanley

Lori Murray

NJ Bike Tours LLC

Eric Neumann

Cecily Noden

Thomas & Alison North

Cecily & J Wilson North

NRA Foundation*

Andrew Oakley & Susan Pinter

Priscilla and Bob O’Carroll

Thomas & Joyce O’Connor

Bonnie O’Neill

Deborah Robinson Oberholt

Vratislav Pechota

Heidi Wilenius &

Scott Pennepacker

Greg Peterman

Rachel Peterman

Robert Peterman

Michael & Carol Peterson

Tom Phayre

George Plunkett

Princeton Free Wheelers

Prudential Foundation

Stephen Pucciarelli

Peter Puleo

Keith & Karen Rackley*

Rachel Ragone

Scott Rawicz

Raymond James Foundation

Readers Digest Foundation

Ronald Redfield

Don Reichman

Brian & Mary Lee Reiff

Robert Ridolfi

JB Robinson

Mary G. Roebling Foundation*

Marvin Lee Rohovec

Volvo of Princeton

Kent Weber*

David & Gretchen Willson

Blair Williams

YMCA of the USA*

Victoria Foundation*

Suzanne Watson

Westex

Alicia & Ray Williamson

Cynthia Young

Lee Voorhees

Thomas Wiebe

Robert & Susan VanDerzee

The Board of Trustees OFFICERS Tom Mason, President Doreen Valentine, Vice President Michael Schwarz, Treasurer Donna Line, Secretary

YMCA Camp Mason Leadership Staff Keith VanDerzee, CEO

Anna Bilton, Senior Camp Director Bernie Sulzer, Facilities Director Erin Carbone, Business Manager

Nikki Reiff, Outdoor Center Program, Schools Sally Wright, Outdoor Center Program, Retreats

Bob Connors, Facilities Assistant Shani Kately, Registrar

AT LARGE DIRECTORS David Bath Robert Heil Christopher Hines Chris Knigge John Lusdyk Emily Vickers

YMCA Camp Mason makes every

effort to ensure that each donor’s

name is properly listed. If your

name is omitted, listed incorrectly

or misspelled, we offer our sincere

apologies and ask you advise us of

any corrections by calling us at

908-362-8217 or via email at

information@campmason.org.

Thomasina Schott

Andrew Schrob

Bradley & Claudia Schroer

Richard Schubert

Michael Schwarz*

Nicholas Sciara

Daniel & Colleen Seig

Randy Siegel

David Small

Bruce & Bonnie Smith

Kenneth Snyder

Sourland Cycles

Craig Stillman

Stockland Martel

Richard Stryker

Bernie Sulzer

Jan Swift

Martin & Alexandra Symonds*

Doug Tavella

Joseph & Patricia Thompson

Susan Tobia

Union Foundation*

Ed & Nancy Vander Berg*

Keith & Brooke VanDerzee*

Melissa Roth

* = Sustaining Member $1,000+ Contribution

in 2016

YMCA Camp Mason

2016 Financial Report Statement of Activities

2016 (Unaudited)

Unrestricted Net Assets

Support and Revenues

Contributions $ 133,515

Summer Camp Program Fees $ 1,197,429

Outdoor Center Program Fees $ 1,198,814

Camp Store $ 44,539

Total Unrestricted Support and Revenue $ 2,574,297

Expenses

Administrative $ 650,168

Occupancy $ 438,006

Summer Camp $ 489,555

Outdoor Center $ 336,467

Food Service $ 557,146

Total Expenses $ 2,471,342

Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $ 102,955

   

Net Assets, Beginning of Year $ 3,787,515

   

Net Assets, End of Year $ 3,890,470

YMCA CAMP MASON 23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick, NJ 07825

www.campmason.org 908-362-8217