BUILDING FOR TOMORROW'S CAMPERS

Your Support Creates Opportunities

2025-26"BUILDING FOR

TOMORROW'S CAMPERS"

Capital Campaign to Fund:

The construction of a new and expanded ADA-compliant restroom and shower building
Construction of a 20-person counselor bunkhouse
A 40"x70" permanent canopy structure for protection from intense sun and rain
Our goal is to begin construction in August, 2026!

OUR GOAL TO COMPLETE THESE IMPROVEMENTS: $1.3 million

Over $1,100,000 in cash and pledges

received to date!

JUST ANNOUNCED: We've received a $100,000 challenge donation! Your contribution will be matched 100%

up to $100,000!

We're building for the 5th generation of campers and beyond! Any donation amount is graciously accepted and appreciated! All donations $500 and over will be permanently recognized at the camp. In-kind donations of materials and labor are also much appreciated!

"Building for Tomorrow's Campers" Donor Levels

Choose one of these levels to make the most impact on Kiwanis Camp Patterson!

Multi-year pledges are also welcome!

Next Generation Hero - $500,000+

Next Generation Patron - $250,000+

Superintendent - $100,000+

Camp Director - $50,000+

Camp Counselor - $25,000+

Song Leader - $10,000+

Camper - $5,000+

Kayaker - $2,500+

Swimmer - $1,000+

Hiker - $500+

Multi-year pledges are encouraged and will apply toward previous donor level totals.

Contributions and pledges from 2020 to present:

Donations can be combined from 2020 to present

to determine current recognition level

'Next Generation Hero' Level $500,000+

The Taylor Foundation

'Superintendent' Level $100,000+

Dotson Family Charitable Fund *^

Kay & Lyle* Jacobson Family Fund^

Scheels All Sports

Anne Herlihy

Steven & Kathleen Burnett^

Phil* & Margie Slingsby^

'Camp Director' Level $50,000+

Stan* & Kathryn Bruss

Randy* & Linda Berkland

Celebrate Me Week

Mike & Jane Kearney

Schmidt Foundation

Jeff & Cindy Thom

'Camp Counselor' Level $25,000+

Lindsay Windows/John Roise

James & Shannon* Gullickson Family^

Mankato Kiwanis Club

Matt Norland Charitable Fund*^

Jan Reynolds

'Song Leader' Level $10,000+

Jeff* & Roxi Lang

Andreas Foundation

Chuck & Ginny Danish

Ron Goodrich/Goodrich Construction

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Siding) >

Hewitt Docks, Lifts and Pontoon Legs>

Heidi Boyum^

Joe Koberoski Tree Service>

John* & Karen Swenson

Ryan McKeown and Danielle Mehia

Financial Advisory Team Community Fund^

Spenser & Melissa Bradley

Fred* & Diane Lutz

John* & Wendy* Kind Charitable Fund^

Scott & Laura* Stevens

The Buckley Family in memory of Jim Buckley Sr.

'Camper' Level $5,000+

Kathy Sheran & Dean Doyscher

Tom* & Karen* Rekstein

Ward Brothers Construction, LLC>

Ploog Electric>

Prange's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.>

Kopp Plumbing & Heating, Inc.>

ISG>

David and Michelle Schooff

Sanford* & Mary Schuster in honor of

Leland and Martha Schuster

Ron Goodrich/Goodrich Construction

Ed* & Maureen Waltman

Community Bank

Jim Sohler

Jim Buseth*

Jim* & Nancy Armbruster

'Kayaker' Level $2,500+

Walmart

'Swimmer' Level $1,000+

Charles Wingert

Brian Evans

Cindy Schneiderhan

Belynda Hinsch

Matt Kearney*

The Caretakers>

Begalka + Swanson, CPAs*

Ron* & Mary Younge

Dwain Petersen*

David Cowan*

Joe Farnham*

Lake Washington Improvement Association

Mike & Donna Rstom^

Denny Wahlstrom *

Sandi & Ross Lubrant

Mankato Clinic Foundation

Minnesota Valley Electric

Ron & Sue Oman on behalf of Veronica and Scarlett Mrozek

Anonymous

Pamela & Michael Cunningham

Ross & Sandy Lubrant

Aktion Club Theater

Kevin & Jody Swanson

John* & Karen Swenson

Mitch & Christi* Wilking

'Hiker' Level $500+

Profinium

Mary & Joe* Holland

Brad Nordgren - Estate of Lee Nordgren*

Doug Faust *

Erin* & Jamie Aanenson

Bob* & Karen Spiegler

Jim Armbruster *

Cory* & Shawna Merrill

Jessica Hatanpa

James Buseth*

Dan* & Kristin Osdoba

Wilbur Neushwander-Frink*

Jim* & Cheryl Robinson

The Music Mart>

Devens Painting>

Kopischke Gutter>

Sadaka's Deli

Brad Nordgren

Other Donations:

Marianne Whiting, Daardi Mixon*, Alex Swanson*, Jeff Lowry, Nathan* & Melissa* Starke, Elizabeth Paul*, Sheryl Olson, Sharon Taylor*, Jameel Haque*, Les* & Kristi Koppendrayer, Pat Anderson*, Mary Hokanson*, Martha Weisgram, Mark & Mary Miller, Audrey & Paul Gatchell, Becky Kunst*, Tricia Stenberg*, Paul Gearhardt, Kenneth & Pamela Frisch, Mike Lagerquist*, Kathy Brynaert*, Scott* & Lisa* Wojcik, Paul Peterson*, Mike* & Cathy Brennan, Chris Austin*, Don Westphal*, Jaci Lageson*, Kyle Mrozek*, Lori Benike*, Al & Joanne Starke, Chad Witte*, Anna Thill*, Joe Meidl*, Laura Templin*, Shannon & Amy Sinning*, Orion Carlson*, Mary Hokanson*, Al Wortman*, Jeff & Misty Hendricks, Steve Olson*, Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating LLC>, Scott & Laura Thoms, Gerald & Joan Lucas, Theodore Surdy, Kristine Norland

* Mankato Kiwanis Club Member

^ Gift received all or in part from a donor > fund at the Mankato Area Foundation

> In-Kind Gift

Click below to open a copy of our donor commitment form, which includes a multi-year pledge option.

Donor Commitment Form

Tax-deductible donations by check and pledges can be mailed to:

Camp Patterson, Inc P.O. Box 4334, Mankato, MN 56002

Camp Patterson, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization

EIN# 41-6032182

2020-2024 Improvements already completed:

COMPLETED in 2020/21 Property improvements and deferred maintenance, refurbish of 10 cabins, safety improvements $139,200 invested in the camp!

COMPLETED IN 2022 New ADA compliant concrete sidewalks and patio $20,000 invested in the camp!

COMPLETED IN 2022 Dining Hall addition, air conditioning and other improvements $445,000 invested in camp!

COMPLETED in 2023 Kitchen renovation including new finishes on kitchen floor, walls & ceiling & new gas stove/oven, new coolers and walk-in freezer, kitchen restroom remodel $75,000 invested in the camp!

COMPLETED in 2024 Erosion mitigation project with rain garden, drainage improvements, blacktop and curb & gutter, construction of a new equipment & supply shed, caretaker's garage improvements, dining hall lower-level improvements Over $100,000 invested in the camp!

Our 2025 Next Generation Campaign will complete all remaining capital projects so the camp will be ready for the 5th generation of campers and our 100th Anniversary in 2027!