"Willowbrook is a small seed we plant today for our belief in tomorrow." — Althea Pratt-Broome, founder
Accept the challenge to show up for Willowbrook's future
Now through New Years Eve, all donations are instantly TRIPLED through a generous matching challenge from the family of a former camper. Help us reach our goal of raising $75,000, and Willowbrook will receive an additional gift of $25,000!
What does it mean when Everybody Gives?
The first giving level starts at $5 so that everyone has a chance to feel the joy of supporting Willowbrook. We are asking campers, staff, families, friends, and everyone we know, far and wide, can you give 5 bucks to camp? It really makes a huge difference when Everybody Gives.
Choose the best way for you to join the challenge!
Tier 1: $5 - $20
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Join our "Everybody Gives" campaign for people who love Willowbrook and want to be a part of this matching opportunity!
Tier 3: $100 - $1500
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The Alumni Giving Circle: Whether you were a camper in the 80s, 90s or 2000s, a heartfelt donation goes a long way for future Willowbrook campers. This level of giving supports financial assistance for campers in need.
Tier 2: $25 - $100
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Take the next step toward securing Willowbrook's future for another 40 years and beyond. Every dollar is a seed planted toward our vision for a better tomorrow.
Tier 4: $1,500 - $5,000
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Gifts at this level are essential for sustaining a strong summer program with highly skilled staff, powerful mentors, and a community that returns year after year for some of that Willowbrook magic.
Tier 5: $5,000 and up
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For those who are able, investing in Willowbrook with a generous gift goes beyond keeping the lights on allows us to turn dreams into reality.
This campaign is made possible by a generous donation made by the family of a former camper. Willowbrook will feel the impact of your initiative for years to come. We are forever grateful.
Other Ways to Give:​
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Set up an automatic monthly donation - this provides stability we can count on
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Check with your employer to see if they have an employee giving program, or will pay staff to volunteer with a non-profit
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Donate in-kind items or services for our auction, raffles, or program supplies (please see below for items we are seeking!)
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Join others in planning a fun event to bring our community together and raise money
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Connect us with family foundations and other potential sources of grants, donor designated funds, or gifts
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Share your legacy with planned giving
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For sponsorships and advertising interest, inquire within
If you would like to talk about deepening your relationship with Willowbrook as a donor, please reach out to shanna@willowbrookartscamp.org.
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We are immensely grateful for this donation, and though the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the hearts of all Willowbrookians are celebrating your enormous generosity and belief in our mission!
Willowbrook is seeking the following supplies for summer 2026.
Please email shanna@willowbrookartscamp.org if you can help!
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Glass seed beads and needles for Native American Arts
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Hand tools and cone 06 glaze for Ceramics
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Manual typewriters for Creative Writing
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Felting wool and needles for Fiber Arts
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Fabric Dye for Tie-Dye Days
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Spare white shirts or bandanas for Tie-Dye Days
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Sewing machine, needles and thread for Costuming
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House paint and brushes for Stagecraft
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Cozy furniture and rugs for Relaxation Station
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Violin bows, drum sticks, and battery-powered keyboards for Music Tent
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Canvas for Fine Art
Willowbrook celebrates the experiential nature of life, which inspires children to be adaptable and step outside the norm of traditional thinking patterns.
At Willowbrook campers create the world they envision, through arts, through words, through action. Having the experience and agency to explore through arts and nature, campers build a positive self-concept.
Unlike anywhere else, Willowbrook provides a compassionate community where new perspectives are celebrated and children are encouraged to become stewards of a better, more sustainable environment.
​Donate today to transform lives and build a better future
Your donation will help us to provide scholarships for children who would otherwise be unable to attend camp.
Willowbrook Arts Camp (legally known as 'Willowbrook Center for the Development of the Human Potential') is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 93-0722365.
"It was a fabulous summer experience for children and staff! Children so enjoyed being able to choose their activites from a myriad of arts and science offerings! I loved watching how engaged the children were in their activities and that they couldn't wait to talk about what they just did! Awesome!"
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- Willowbrook Staff Member, 2025