Camp Endowments
We are delighted to report that we now have permanent endowments established for both Camp Hoffman and Camp Rocky Farm ! Camp Rocky Farm ’ s endowment balance as of the 2021 fiscal year end was $ 27,025 and Camp Hoffman ’ s was $ 113,253 in cash received and another $ 52,498 in booked pledges . This is an important first step in securing the financial security of each camp . Interest from these endowments will support the ongoing operating costs of each property .
The long-term goal is to increase contributions into the endowments until the interest can fully cover the annual operating costs of each camp . Donors investing in these endowments can imagine no more worthy goal than to secure the future of these beautiful outdoor spaces so that future generations of Girl Scouts can experience the fun , adventures , and renewal of spirit that every Girl Scout finds at camp . Thanks to every donor — both current and future — for preserving such an important component of the Girl Scout experience !
Camp Hoffman Centennial
Camp Hoffman is one of the oldest continuously operating Girl Scout camps in the country , and it turned 100 on July 24 , 2021 . The year started with a virtual Kick-Off Campfire Event on October 1 , 2020 , followed by a virtual alum event in November 2020 . In March 2021 we held a Camp Stewardship event for all girls and adults where they spent the day at Camp Hoffman helping to prepare the property for troop rentals , summer camp , and the Camp Hoffman Centennial Celebration . Attendees also had the opportunity to Adopt-A-Spot ahead of time and we offered projects for all ages and abilities . The Camp Stewardship event was such a success that we will be continuing it for years to come !
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , we postponed our large Camp Hoffman Centennial Celebration to later in the year , but we still celebrated on the actual centennial anniversary of our beloved camp ! Donors who had given $ 100 or more to the Camp Hoffman Endowment were invited to a donor recognition event that took place at Camp Hoffman on July 24 , 2021 . The approximately 30 donors in attendance were given a tour of the newly expanded Sarah Hazard Nomer museum , the newly renovated nature center , and the brand new pavilion . All projects were made possible by generous donations
from the Champlin Foundation . Guests also took tours of the property and heard from two recent campers , Allie Paliotta and Abigail Aronson , who shared some of their favorite memories and why Camp Hoffman is so special to them . Georgann Lardaro , a longtime volunteer and chair of the Camp Hoffman Centennial Committee , also shared why this event and endowment are so important to her . We introduced a commemorative brick fundraiser that night and will be offering donors the opportunity to purchase personalized bricks to create a pathway at the foot of Rooftree , our new nature center . Proceeds from the sale of these pavers will go to the Camp Hoffman Endowment Fund .
On September 25 , 2021 , we held the official Camp Hoffman Centennial
Celebration . We had over 550 current and former Girl Scouts along with their friends and family join us from near and far for a weekend of fun and celebration ! The excitement and joy from all who participated was abundant , and attendees enjoyed exploring the camp , participating in many activities , meeting with old friends , and made new friends and memories that will last a lifetime . This event would not have been possible without the Camp Hoffman Centennial Committee , our generous event sponsors , and everyone who volunteered their time on the day of the event .