YMCA CAMP MASON
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
ANYWHERE FROM HERE
STRONGER TOGETHER
Working together to strengthen our communities
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
“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
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
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
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
OUR GOALS
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To connect children with opportunities that can positively influence their choices.
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To enable children to develop positive attitudes, learn new skills and find friendships.
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To ensure children have access to experiences to realize their potential.
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To nurture the love of outdoors.
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To facilitate leadership skills and life-long values.
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To encourage and build strong family bonds.
OUR APPROACH
“"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
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We build connections and a sense of belonging.
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We connect youth with positive adult role models.
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We offer a wide array of programming for children and families.
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We incorporate developmental experiences to help kids thrive.
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We encourage the development of independence, confidence and strong values.
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We collaborate with schools and other community organizations.
OUR IMPACT
Summer Camps– Overnight and Day
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833 (an increase of 17% over 2015!) children developed their characters and values, learned new skills,
made friends and had fun!
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181 children received $239,276 of scholarship assistance to attend a summer camp program.
Specialty Camps
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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.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
OUR GOALS
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Roger Clark
Timothy Genirs
Dan Kelly*
Bernard Alter
Tom Cooper
Giambatista Family
Christian Kenny
David Altobelli
Scot Croland
Paul Gillow & Saliann Scarpulla
Christopher Kienle
Whit Anderson
Ray Crowell*
Steve Gilbert
Cory Kestner
Jim Andrews
Jonathan & Jenny Crumiller
Stefan Goff
Leticia & William King
Jennifer & Seth Antin
Andrea D’Angelo
Morris Gold
Chris Knigge
Rich Armington
Craig Davidson
Goldman, Sachs & Company
George & Bonnie Knigge
Michael Ash
Molly deAquiar
E.J. Grassmann Trust*
Blair Kolbeck
Kenneth Snyder & Cecile Balazet
Susan Dearing
Joan Green
Laura Korn
Fred Balius
Amy Decker
Kelly Green
Jed Kornbluh
David Bath*
Tom Deegan
Michael Green
Eleanor & Bill Kover
Priscilla Bath
Brent Deisher
Lois Gretzinger
Karen Krivit
Bank of Princeton
Lisa Ann Denard
Michael Grubb
Brian LaBau
Jon Bartels
Andrew Dennis
Brian Hand
Kathryn Lane
Benjamin Moore Paints
Roger & Deborah Dennis
Rich Harrington
Abbie Lepow-Macario
Cheryl Bennett
Rose & Paul Dickson
Hart & Iliff
Stacey Lewin-Damiano
Harriet & Wayne Berens
Michael Dilandro
Daniel Hayak
Donna Line*
Marci Berger
Geraldine Dodge Foundation Deirdre Healey
Anne Biber
Doubletake Gallery*
Bob Heil
Brian Lockier
Anna Bilton
David Doe
Chris Hines & Doreen Valentine*
Long Motor Company
Martin Birkenthal*
Cisco Donnola
Herbert Hobler
John Lusdyk*
Mildred Bolton
Jeff Dubowy
Roberta & Michael Hodsdon
Linda Macario
Chris & Joni Boutross
Alissa & Kevin Duffy
John & Darcy Hoffman*
Peter Macholdt
Doug Bowne
Thomas & Lynn Ebeling*
Liz Houde
Jeffrey & Solveigh Marcks
Laura Brockner
Karen Edelman
Margie Hughes
Margaret Marcks
Deborah Bronfeld
Exarca
Leonard & Lucie Hungarter
Tammy Martel
Brown & Brown Insurance
Jean Finlay
Hyde & Watson Foundation*
Karen Mason
Alison Fisk
Tamara & Glenn Ibarguen
Ralph Mason III*
Ethan Cantor
Jonathan Friedman
Brian Ignatin
Tom Mason & Emily Vickers*
Joel Cantor
Dorothy Fullam*
Infra-Metals (John Lusdyk)*
Mason, Griffin & Pierson
Charles Cannistraci
Bryan & Kim Galatro
Robert Jablonowski
Joseph Mastellone
Mary Gardner
Tom Jacobs
Tara Matise
Woodrow & Margaret Carsky-Wilson Howard Garfield
Eric Jann
Bob McCabe
Carol Christensen Giving Fund*
Rosemarie Garri
Lawrence & Kathryn Jones
Colin McConnell
Robert Chap
Brian Gatens
Jane Joyce
John & Ann McGoldrick
Christine’s Hope for Kids*
Eric Gawiser
Martin Kas
Lorraine McKenzie
CJ Electric Company
Charles Gehring
Richard Keiling
Kevin & Stacy McRae
Campminder LLC
Erin Carbone
Jennifer Locke
Merck Foundation
Melissa Roth
Robert & Susan VanDerzee
Terry Mernickle
Thomasina Schott
Victoria Foundation*
Eric Miller
Andrew Schrob
Timothy & Annie Mingle
Volvo of Princeton
Bradley & Claudia Schroer
Norman Monhait
Richard Schubert
Dave Monzella
Morgan Stanley
Lori Murray
NJ Bike Tours LLC
Lee Voorhees
Suzanne Watson
Michael Schwarz*
Kent Weber*
Nicholas Sciara
Westex
Daniel & Colleen Seig
Randy Siegel
Thomas Wiebe
David Small
Alicia & Ray Williamson
Bruce & Bonnie Smith
David & Gretchen Willson
Cecily & J Wilson North
Kenneth Snyder
Blair Williams
NRA Foundation*
Sourland Cycles
YMCA of the USA*
Andrew Oakley & Susan Pinter
Craig Stillman
Cynthia Young
Priscilla and Bob O’Carroll
Stockland Martel
Thomas & Joyce O’Connor
Richard Stryker
Bonnie O’Neill
Bernie Sulzer
Deborah Robinson Oberholt
Jan Swift
Vratislav Pechota
Martin & Alexandra Symonds*
Heidi Wilenius &
Scott Pennepacker
Doug Tavella
Eric Neumann
Cecily Noden
Thomas & Alison North
Greg Peterman
Rachel Peterman
Robert Peterman
* = Sustaining Member
$1,000+ Contribution
in 2016
Joseph & Patricia Thompson
Susan Tobia
Union Foundation*
Michael & Carol Peterson
Ed & Nancy Vander Berg*
Tom Phayre
Keith & Brooke VanDerzee*
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
[email protected].
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
The Board of Trustees
OFFICERS
Tom Mason, President
Doreen Valentine, Vice President
Michael Schwarz, Treasurer
Donna Line, Secretary
AT LARGE DIRECTORS
David Bath
Robert Heil
Christopher Hines
Chris Knigge
John Lusdyk
Emily Vickers
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
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
$
Total Unrestricted Support and Revenue
44,539
$ 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
$
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
Net Assets, End of Year
102,955
$ 3,787,515
$ 3,890,470
YMCA CAMP MASON
23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick, NJ 07825
www.campmason.org
908-362-8217