Camp Day
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 is a special day for Tim Hortons Store Owners, staff and customers. It's Camp Day! Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Hortons Store Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. In 2009, Camp Day raised more than $9.4 million CDN ($8.5 million U.S.).
What One Cup of Coffee Can Do
Every time a customer buys a coffee at Tim Hortons on Camp Day they will help send more than 14,000 kids - who could otherwise not afford it - on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend one of the Foundation's six camps are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons stores are located. Tim Hortons Store Owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to select children, between the ages of nine and 12, to attend a 10-day summer camp session or seven day winter camp session.
"By purchasing a coffee on Camp Day, our customers give kids, who live in their very own community, an opportunity to experience a camping adventure that will inspire them for years to come," says Bill Moir, President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "Together we can continue to foster within thousands of children the quest for a brighter future."
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Additional Fundraising and Special Guests
On Camp Day, customers can expect additional fundraising activities at many of their local Tim Hortons stores. For example, funds are also raised at some stores through a 'Rent-a-Tent' promotion where customers can personalize paper cut-out tents and post them in-store for a donation. Other activities may include: indoor and outdoor games; silent auctions; face-painting; and drive-thru window washing. Some stores will invite special guests, including sports and media personalities, to greet customers and pour coffee throughout the day.
About the Tim Horton Children's Foundation
The Tim Horton Children's Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1974, is committed to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for children, who would otherwise not have the opportunity. Funding for the Foundation comes from year-round public donations collected through counter and drive-thru coin boxes located at more than 3,400 Tim Hortons stores, Tim Hortons Camp Day, as well as other special events and donations. Since 1975, more than 120,000 children and youth have attended a Foundation camp.
Where Kids Discover Their Best!
During their stay at one of the Foundation's six camps, campers participate in a wide range of first-class programs and activities designed to increase self-confidence, self-esteem and teach leadership skills that will continue to benefit them for years to come.
"The Foundation is committed to ensuring that every aspect of each day is truly exceptional for our campers," says Dave Newnham, Vice President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "This both begins and ends with their travel experience, our beautiful facilities and equipment, every nutritious meal they eat and our caring counseling staff. Maintaining these high standards helps us demonstrate to every child our belief in their potential and how this experience can help them with their personal growth and development."
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Youth Leadership Program
The Foundation also offers a Youth Leadership Program that invites a selected number of previous summer camp participants, between the ages of 13 and 17, back to camp. This unique wilderness adventure and leadership program is unlike any other experience available to youth. With each level of the program, campers gain valuable leadership and life-skills that will help them in their future endeavours. After completing this five year program, participants are eligible for bursaries towards their College or University education.
Serving Even More Kids
In an effort to reach out to more children on a year-round basis, the Tim Horton Children's Foundation has created a Community Partnership Program. Through this program, the Foundation partners with community agencies and groups that provide services support and opportunities to children from economically disadvantaged homes. From September to May, the Foundation's six camps welcome thousands of children to experience its first-class facilities and programs, free of charge.
