2014 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report From the Founder Dear friends, families and supporters, The year of 2014 was a year of transition for Adam’s Camp. We said goodbye to two valued program staff while welcoming two new highly proficient Program Managers to the fold just before a busy summer season. In March of 2014, the Board of Directors decided to launch our Building Potentials campaign to construct a building that will house a much needed commercial kitchen and provide additional programming space for our Therapy Camps and Adventure Camps at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO. We enjoyed success beyond our dreams; what was designed to be a three-year year campaign to raise $1,000,000 resulted in raising more than $850,000 Adam Horney (the inspiration behind Adam’s Camp) and his mother, Adam’s Camp Founder, Karel Horn in gifts and pledges in less than one year! ey. Our latest Outreach site in New Hampshire opened their cabin doors in July to bring our number of national programs to four, including our original Colorado site. The summer provided another outstanding selection of programs for our campers. Enhanced training in the spring helped to prepare therapists and counselors to provide still stronger programming for our campers and families. As always, our community support and the loyalty of our donors has strengthened our ability to serve more campers with special needs and their families, and we are grateful. And finally, I made the difficult decision to retire and turn the leadership of Adam’s Camp over to the next generation of visionaries. I am excited to continue representing the organization as its Founder. Our new Executive Director, Jay Clark, joined us in March of 2015 and we look forward to an exciting future for Adam’s Camp. What an incredible honor it has been to serve alongside co-workers, families and those of you who have given so generously so that our campers can thrive. With gratitude, Karel Horney Executive Director/Founder For the latest on Adam’s Camp, visit us online at www.adamscamp.org Building Potentials Architect rendering of the Adam’s Camp building project at Snow Mountain Ranch To meet the growing demand for our programs and to better serve our campers, Adam’s Camp launched a capital campaign in partnership with the YMCA of the Rockies in 2014. This new building at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado, will house a much needed commercial kitchen to meet the needs of our campers and provide improved therapy space for our Pathfinder campers. Campaign Summary: • $2,000,000 = the cost of the building • $1,000,000 = the commitment from the YMCA • $850,000 = total commitments from Adam’s Camp as of 12/31/2014. What this new facility will create: • Safer, more secure therapy environment • Greater therapist collaboration for strong outcomes • Improved food service to meet campers’ dietary needs • Potential for future growth • Gathering place to build stronger community during camp What was to be a three -year capital campaign was 85 percent complete after six months Therapy Programs Intensive, multi-disciplinary therapy takes many forms at Adam’s Camp and in 2014, fresh ideas and activities provided our Colorado campers many innovative opportunities for progress: • 44 campers developed new skills in our Pathfinder Therapy programs (ages 4 to 8). • 65 campers developed new social and living skills through Trailblazer Therapy (ages 8 and older). • 17 infants and toddlers made gains at Denver-based Early Start (ages 1 to 4). 90 percent of the families participating in our Therapy Programs reported the multidisciplinary therapy was impactful for their child with special needs “Our family has participated in Adam’s Camp for the past three years. Our 3-year-old son, who happens to have Down syndrome, has benefited most from the Adam’s Camp integrated therapy model; however, his sister has grown through the sibling program and camp environment. As parents, the additional support, resources and respite that my husband and I have received is immeasurable. We have used Adam’s Camp to refocus our goals with our son, gain insights into strategies to support these goals, connect as a family and believe it or not, have a vacation. Our experience has been amazing and this is due to the dedicated, passionate staff that works throughout the year to assure that families are supported. Families don’t go to camp for just a week; they are welcomed into the Adam’s Camp Family forever.” - Adam’s Camp Therapy Camp Family Sibling and Family Programs One of Adam’s Camp’s strongest beliefs is that when a family has a child with special needs, everybody in the family has special needs. On top of our incredible therapy programs, another factor that elevates Adam’s Camp is our programs for both parents and siblings. While children are receiving therapy, the rest of the family is also involved: • 108 parents of therapy campers benefited from the following opportunities: • Group activities and discussions. • Resource presentations. • Connections with other families and resource providers. • Respite from care-giving activities. • 109 siblings of children with special needs enjoyed their own camp experience for five hours each day with outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts. Adventure Camps The Rocky Mountains are made for adventure and our Adventure campers took full advantage of our 2014 Adventure Camps: • 250 campers rafted, hiked, zip-lined, tubed, swam and more at our summer Adventure Camps at Snow Mountain Ranch. Adam’s Camp Adventure Getaways are sleep-away weekends throughout the year that offer participants ages 16 and up with mild to moderate special needs opportunities to experience winter sports, urban and cultural attractions, ranch living and more while growing lifelong friendships: • 32 campers attended our first fall session at the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies. • Campers snowshoed, took a sleigh ride, ice skated, hiked, swam and much more at our second Winter Weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch. • 14 campers “Saddled Up!” for a western-themed weekend in April. • 15 campers cheered on the Rockies after enjoying an Access Art project at “Meet Up Downtown” in September. In 2014, 386 campers ages 11 to 45 attended Adventure Camp programs “My son has attended Adam’s Camp for 20 years. Adam’s Camp has built up his confidence and capabilities beyond what was imagined. It is the highlight of his year. The counselors and volunteers are kind and very thorough. His needs are met and his self-esteem is consistently bolstered at every opportunity. “ – Adam’s Camp Adventure Camp Parent Volunteers Volunteers are critical to operating Adam’s Camp. Volunteers give their time to help with all facets of operating our camps, from working with therapists, counselors and campers to helping our camp cook. The services our dedicated and passionate volunteers, who range in age from 14-50, provided in 2014 included: • 129 Volunteers working more than 12,000 hours for our summer Adventure Camps. • 45 Volunteers working more than 4,900 hours for our Pathfinder and Trailblazer summer camps. • 37 Volunteers working more than 3,400 hours in our Siblings summer camp program. I would emphasize that volunteering at Adams Camp is an experience unlike any other and that the relationships made and lessons learned are truly life changing. “ – Adam’s Camp Volunteer Our volunteers donated more than 24,000 hours of service in 2014 Adam’s Camp Outreach With the goal of supporting more kids with special needs and their families, Adam’s Camp is spreading our successful therapy programs throughout the country. Thanks to the efforts of passionate people in different parts of the U.S., we have assisted with the development of Therapy Programs at Adam’s Camp Outreach sites in Alaska, Nantucket and New Hampshire, with more to come. To learn more about these outreach sites, visit: • www.adamscamp.org/ourprograms/alaska • www.adamscampnewengland.org Annual Growth Total Clients Served Building on both our Colorado and Outreach locations, Adam’s Camp has enjoyed tremendous and consistent growth over its history in serving children and young adults with special needs, as well as their families. Campers Parents & Siblings Our Generous Contributors The magic of Adam’s Camp simply is not possible without tremendous community support. We are humbled and honored to thank our valued contributors for their precious gifts! Scholarship Funds for 2014 Anna and John J. Sie Scholarship Fund Ben Wharton Memorial Scholarship Fund Hallie Siegel Memorial Scholarship Fund Janet B. Elway Family Scholarship Fund Jenna Gruben Morrill Memorial Scholarship Fund Josh Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund Karel Horney Scholarship Fund Kerry Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship Fund Kyle Reddy Memorial Scholarship Fund Rebecca Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund Robert R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund Sally Gart Scholarship Fund Sean Dwyer Memorial Scholarship Fund Foundations ( Equal or > $250) A.V. Hunter Trust, Inc. Anna and John J Sie. Foundation Autism Speaks Beanstalk Foundation Burt Foundation Carolyn and Charles Beaird Family Foundation Community First Foundation Daniels Fund Edward L. Johnstone Memorial Trust George L. Shields Foundation Ginny’s Kids International Inc. Jackson National Community Fund Janet B. Elway Family Foundation Jenna Miles of Smiles Foundation JK Mullen Foundation John G Duncan Charitable Trust Lakeland Foundation M.S. Doss Foundation Inc. Mabel Y. Hughes Memorial Trust Maximus Foundation MGN Family Foundation Mile High United Way Neusteter CO-Auer Family Foundation Professionals Miracles Foundation Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Schlessman Family Foundation Sweet/Polak Charitable Fund UBS Wealth Mgmt. Employee Giving Union Pacific Foundation Virginia W. Hill Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Foundation Corporate and Community Support Advanced Ear, Nose and Throat Allison Medical ARC Thrift Stores Avnet Bank of the West Buckley Powder Cell Point LLC Cherokee Trail High School Children’s Dentistry of Cherry Creek CoBank Colorado Allergy and Asthma Center Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry Colorado State Bank and Trust Da Vita Destination St Louis Inc. EideBailly LLP Executive Women International Fidelity Investments FirstBank Holding Company Great West Life Hercules Industries HomeWrights LLC Honnen Equipment Company Invesco Janus Capital Management John Hancock Funds The Kroger Co Legg Mason & Co LLC Littleton Public Schools, AHS Warrior Week Lockton Companies Lone Tree Brewing Company MFS Investment Management Master Klean Janitorial Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Neuberger Berman Nuveen Investments Holdings One Clear Choice Garage Doors Oppenheimer Funds Pediatric Endocrine Associates Pioneer Steel & Tube Corp Project Resources Group Provident Construction RidgeWorth Investments Rocky Mtn. Hospital for Children Rocky Mtn. Pediatric Gastroenterology PC Rotary Club of Denver -SE Sanctuary Wealth Advisors RV World Sky Ridge Medical Center St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church St. Thomas More - STM Charity Account Sons of American Legion #161 Startek Inc Trend Micro Inc Triton Properties UMB Bank UBS Wealth Mgmt. - The Nugent Group Unique Litho Inc Workplace Elements LLC YMCA of the Rockies Z1 Solutions In Kind Donations Big Bill’s New York Pizza Broadmoor Hotel Cherry Creek High School Colorado Ballet Colorado Golf Club Comedy Works CPM Studios DCPA Denver Art Museum Duffeyroll Café Earl’s Cherry Creek Eide Bailly LLP Flourpot Bake Shop Frontier Airlines Game Day Memories GolfTEC DTC Heritage Wine and Liquor Hooligan Nation Productions Inspirato JF Options JoAnne Zboyan, Springer & Steinberg, PC Linny’s Cookies Lodo’s Bar and Grill Mad Greens DTC More Flowers Noodles & Company Peak Athletics Pepsico Ready Care Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Snow Mountain Ranch Southwest Airlines Trend Micro Uinta Brewing Company Unique Litho, Inc. $10,000 and over Buckley, Jane and Steve Buckley Powder Capin, Leslie Elway, Janet Gart, Sally Hauserman, Larry and Debbie Horney, Bob and Karel Iwata, Bill and Ann Plummer, Bill and Marilyn Veldkamp, Jim and Linda Wells, Randy and Cindy $5,000 - $9,999 Bain, H.K. and Barbara Burck Donziger, Rob and Marcia Harmon, Bill and Jodi Johnson, Laura Link, Rob and Sharon McQueen, Marilyn Newland, Paul and Kellie Polito, Joseph and Jill Snyder, David and Linda Solich, George and Carol Sweet, Lloyd and Nancy $2,500 - $4,999 Buckley, Sheila Chapman, Chris Colip, Terry and Pat DeFranco, Dr. John and Agatha Dietmeier, DDS Greg Finlay, Euan and Anna Herskovits, Jon Kinney, David and Lois Klingbiel, Mike and Treva Lataitis, Richard and Dr. Nancy Marsch, Linda Beuhner Family Mathis, Earnest Menachof, Michael Nelson, Charlie and Patti Shankle, Carla Vine, John and Claudia Sims Walter, John and Mary Louise $1,000 - $2,499 Bailey, Patrick and Jamie Baldwin, Marianne Bendrick, Steve Brunner, Ronald and Marjorie Buckley, Steve and Jane Budreau, Gordon and Jan Camaglia, Bryan and Jennie Chang, Frank and Nancy DePasse, Jeff and Melina Dunne, Jennifer Gebhart, Tom and Michele Hartway, Jay and Sarah Hauptman, Ron and Lolly Hodson, Thane and Susan Huston, Janice Kast, C. Howard and Rose Kavanagh, Mike and Kristen Lehigh, John and Anne Lemcke, Thomas and Tammy Keffeler Machol, Jacques and Pam Magnuson, Peter and Lynn McEvoy, Robin Mehta, Sanjay Moore, Pam Morris, Brian Myers, Suzan Nemmers, Dan and Jane Petti, Chris and Ellen Ribich, Paul and Kim Rothenberg, Dr. Steve Schiel, Joseph and Dorothy Schuster, Karl and Paige Wright, Ken $300 - $999 Abman, Drs. Steve and Carolyn Alcouffe, Doug Alexander, Barbara Barry, Mike Bissonnette, Alana Bloch MD, Cliff Brantes, Liliane Brown, Paul Buist, DDS, John Burczyk, Laura Carnicello, Robert and Dona Denning, Matt and Brigette Deutsch, Rich and Janet Dobler, Daniel and Julie Duncan, Paul and Christine Dwyer, Mike and Julie Franz, Mark Fraser, George Froehlke, Dr. Bob and Margaret Gould, Gary Griffin, Dennis and Eileen Haskins, Jeff and Kristina Heathman, Linda Henrekin, Becky Hinz, Bob and Mary Knowles Horvat, Dan and Dawn Jacques, Phyllis Jaskunas, James Jensen, Roger and Kathi Johannes, Randall and Jennifer Khandelwal, Brij and Maria Kisch, Don Krei, Kelly and Michele Krickbaum, David and Joni Kuttrus, Gina Larson, Ted and Susan LeGare, Bob Levy, Andy and Alice Logan, Tom and Judy Lorenz, Wayne and Colleen Malkin, Rob and Korinn Mantegazza, Staci McEntee, Timothy and Chris McKim, Bryan McMullen, Joan Meany, Mike and Cindy Monroe, Mike and Mary Munro, Ken Oh, Susan O’Neil, Steven and Heidi Percy, Hereford and Joanie Potter, David and Marti Prina MD, Dean Quandt, Jim Reagan, Brian and Jan Roberts, Jeff and Karen Rubin, Dr. Jerry and Terry Schiel, John and Janet Smith, David Soto, Christine Steele, Craig and Nancy Sweet, Lloyd and Nancy Todd, Dr. Joseph and Barb Waller, Clay and Angie Walter, Sarah and Aaron Harries Weise, James and Debra Worley, Melanie Ziccardi, Art and Val Ziccardi, Justin Zieser, Nick and Jan $100 - $299 Abbott, Natalie Adams, Jim and Julie Adams, Dennis and Suzanne Bernardis, Pete and Peggy Bienemann, Jim Black, Scott Bolton, Hillary and J. Michael Bond, Bill and Stephanie Bowman, AE and CT Brittan, Bill and Melinda Bruff, Hall and Sherry Bruskotter, Don and Gaylene Bryant, Amanda and Daniel Brigham Buckley, Dan and Lynn Buckley, Joey Busselmaier, Lynn Cameron, Wendy Cassio, Chloe Clewell, Richard and Eleanor DeFeo, Mike Dipasquale, Larry and Jill Dockerty, John and Katherine Dubois, Dominique and Thomas Toohey Dwyer, Joseph and Barbara Elliot, Bart and Barb Tkocz Fagan, Jeannemarie Fahlberg, Roger and Kayoko Fathy, Richard and Joan Burke Fausch, Dr. Kurt and Deborah Eisenhauer Fincken, Thomas and Laura Fuhr MD, Peter and DeeAnn Rivera MD Fullerton, Dave and Chris Galster, George and Ann Gentry, Travis and Julia Gibbons, Dave and Kathy Gilmour, Mike and Joan Goldberg, Scott Greos, Dr. Leon and Jean Gronowski, Arianne Harmon, Ann Harned, Susan Haskins, Jeff and Kristina Hazlehurst, Charles and Joan Hearnsberger, Jason and Julie Hearnsberger, Blake and Leah Herrmann, Terry and Susan Hinkle, James and Peggy Hultquist, Hal Johnson, Thomas and Dee Hinman Johnson, Norman Johnston, Shawn and Alyssa Jones, Robert and Barbara Kane, Ryan and Allison Kaplan, James Katchen, Bruce and Florrie King, Paula King, Rick and Marcie Krause, Sandra Kuttrus, Gina Lamb, Margaret Landoch, Alice Lang, Gene and Barbara A. Lanman, Wendell and Joanne Lichty, Scot and Marion Lingle, Dr. James and Susan Lurie, Jonathan and Jenny Machol Jr., Jacques A. and Doris Markson, Jay McConnell, Mark and Jane McCown, Michael and Lucy McCown, Kirk and Marcia Mehta, Anant Melzer, Forest Miller, Dr. Lisa and Michael Zuflacht Norris, Margaret O’Rourke, Fay Oakes, Frederick and Judith Olsen, Julia Orf, Michael and Carolyn Ann Osborn, Kelton and Sarah Owens, Frances Pavlakovich, Nick and Tara Philpott, Jerome Poley, Mercedes Reichert, J and Deborah Reid, Jan Rekstad-Lynn, Natalie Reyes, Kenzie Reynolds, Vic Roberts, Brenna Roitz, Alex and Jennifer Sallam, Ludina and El Sayed Schaffer, Lynn R. Simms, Brian and Heather Simons, Helga Simpson, Wayne and Cindy Snure, Charles Suby-Long, Thomas and Sally Sweet III, William and Nancy Swisher, Sarah Tan, Aik-Hong and Shyun Tanner, Kathleen Thatcher, John and Beth Vanauken, Matthew and Alison Villar, Adolfo Visani, Doni and Sheri Walling, Sandee Walter, Dr. John and Mary Louise Weatherly, Tammy Weick, Frank and Ruth Weil, Steve Welch, Jeff and Cynthia Wester, Robert and Chris Wharton, Willie and Jan Whatley, Dave and Celia Wheeler, Chad and Katrese Wheeler, Don and Pat Wolf, Katherine Yallop, John and Cindy Zanini, John Loyalty Circle We are honored to recognize our donors who are not only generous, but have contributed to Adam’s Camp for 10 years or more. Our Loyalty Circle members have helped us sustain our work and their long-time devotion brings us full circle with many of our families who have been with us for years as well! Abman, Steve and Carolyn Bender MD, Bruce Buckley, Jane and Steve Buckley Powder Budreau, Gordon and Jan Colip, Terry and Pat Dietmeier DDS, Greg DeAngelo, Tom and Elaine Dockerty, John Elliott, Bart and Tkocz, Barb Elway, Janet FirstBank Fleischmann, Brian and Cathy The Gart Family Foundation, Sally Gart Hanley, John and Michelle Hauserman, Larry and Debbie Heathman, Linda Horney, Bob and Karel Iwata, Bill and Ann Johnson, Laura Kast, Howard and Rose Kinney, Dave and Lois Lang, Gene and Barb Lataitis, Richard and Dr. Nancy McCown, Kirk and Marcia McGowan, Bernard and Eleanor Neusteter Colorado, Cinnie Auer Orf, Michael and Carolyn Pediatric Endocrine Associates, PC Plummer, Bill and Marilyn Polito, Joe and Jill Prina MD, Dean Ribich, Paul and Kim Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ted Stathos, MD Rocky Mountain Pediatric Surgery, Steve Rothenberg, MD Rocky Mountain Pediatric Urology, Bruce Blythe, MD Rubin, Dr. Jerry and Terry Schlessman Family Foundation Schuster, Karl and Paige The George L. Shields Foundation Simpson, Wayne and Cindy Sweet, Lloyd and Nancy Walter, Dr. John and Mary Louise Wells, Randy and Cindy Wiebe, Mark and Cathy Wright, Kendall Zboyan, Joanne Zieser, Nick and Jan Financial Data Program Income* Program Expense* Program Service Revenue........................ $486,181 Programming.............................................$1,045,155 Fundraising Events...................................... $297,006 General Supporting Services.....................132,535 Donations....................................................... $184,871 Fundraising.......................................................$62,486 Grants and Public Support....................... $166,698 Total:......................................$1,240,176 In Kind Donations........................................ $118,807 Investment Income........................................$31,156 Capital Campaign* Other.................................................................. $42,007 Income............................................................ $318,182 Total:......................................$1,326,726 Expense..............................................................$28,861 *Unaudited figures for fiscal year end December 31, 2014 84 percent of all our expenses are directly related to operating our programs Mission, Vision, Values Mission Statement The mission of Adam’s Camp is to maximize the strengths and potential of children and young adults with special needs by bringing together dedicated families with outstanding professionals and volunteers to provide specialized therapy programs, family support and recreational camps. Vision Statement It is the vision of Adam’s Camp to develop strengths, realize potential and bring hope to individuals with special needs and their families throughout the world. We will do this through: • Continuing to provide our unique quality programs that include multidisciplinary intensive therapy, family focus and respite; as well as recreational programs for youths and young adults. • Providing innovative programs focused on meeting the needs of our clients. • Sharing our approach as a model for others throughout the community of people with special needs. Values Statement Adam’s Camp will build and sustain strong relationships and open communication with all of our stakeholders including clients (children with special needs and their family members), board of directors, staff, therapists and counselors, volunteers, donors and community partners. The Core Culture of our organization that supports these values: • An environment that is supportive, caring, responsive and fun. • Integrity, honesty and respect. • Providing an innovative, quality service that is affordable. • Seeking strong partnerships in the community to maximize our effectiveness and outreach. 6767 S. Spruce Street Suite 102 Centennial, CO 80112 303.563.8290 www.adamscamp.org contact@adamscamp.org 2014 Board of Directors 2014 Staff Bill Harmon, President Cindy Wells, Vice President Kellie Newland, President Elect Pat Colip, Secretary Clay Waller, Treasurer Jamie Bailey Jim Brennan Jane Buckley Jeff DePasse Anna Finlay Nancy Lataitis Sharon Link Bill Plummer Jennifer Roitz Brian Simms Karel Horney, Executive Director/Founder Sarah Hartway, Development and Communications Dir. Bob Horney, Outreach Director Laura Johnson, Finance Director Katie Driggins, Adventure Program Manager Kim Kelleher, Therapy Program Manager Susan Larson, Insurance and IT Coordinator Amanda Lee, Therapy Program Administrator Helga Simons, Volunteer Manager Janet Schiel, Adventure Program Administrator Shyun Yong, Office Manager/ Administrative Assistant Advisory Members: Janet Elway Bill Iwata Paige Schuster Lloyd Sweet Cathy Wiebe JoAnne Zboyan Adam’s Camp is a Colorado nonprofit organization as defined by section 501(c)3 of the IRS code. Our federal identification number is 74-2432104.
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