Your Support Creates Opportunities
2025-26"BUILDING FOR
TOMORROW'S CAMPERS"
Capital Campaign to Fund:
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The construction of a new and expanded ADA-compliant restroom and shower building
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Construction of a 20-person counselor bunkhouse
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A 40"x70" permanent canopy structure for protection from intense sun and rain
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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
Doug* & Lori Faust
'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 Omann 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*
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
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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
2020-2025 Improvements already completed:
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COMPLETED in 2020/21 Property improvements and deferred maintenance, refurbish of 10 cabins, safety improvements $139,200 invested in the camp!
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COMPLETED IN 2022 New ADA compliant concrete sidewalks and patio $20,000 invested in the camp!
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COMPLETED IN 2022 Dining Hall addition, air conditioning and other improvements $445,000 invested in camp!
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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!
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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!