Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation supports the American Camp Association (ACA) with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School Partnerships
The American Camp Association (ACA) has received a $500,000 grant from the SMBC Global Foundation to strengthen camp-school partnerships. The initiative will distribute grants to nonprofit camps during summers 2025 and 2026. For summer 2025, $280,000 has been awarded to eight organizations selected from 120 applications, benefiting an estimated 550 campers from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
The program aims to expand camps' capacity to collaborate with schools and community partners, focusing on increasing access to camp experiences for underserved youth. Priority consideration for the summer 2026 grants will be given to camps serving youth in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas - regions where SMBC employees are based.
L'American Camp Association (ACA) ha ricevuto una borsa di studio di 500.000 dollari dalla SMBC Global Foundation per rafforzare le collaborazioni tra campeggi e scuole. L'iniziativa distribuirà finanziamenti a campeggi no-profit durante le estati del 2025 e 2026. Per l’estate 2025, sono stati assegnati 280.000 dollari a otto organizzazioni selezionate tra 120 candidature, beneficiando circa 550 ragazzi provenienti da contesti socio-economici svantaggiati.
Il programma mira a potenziare la capacità dei campeggi di collaborare con scuole e partner comunitari, concentrandosi sull’aumento dell’accesso alle esperienze di campo per i giovani meno privilegiati. Per i finanziamenti dell’estate 2026, sarà data priorità ai campeggi che servono giovani di New York, New Jersey, Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina e Texas, aree in cui lavorano i dipendenti SMBC.
La American Camp Association (ACA) ha recibido una subvención de 500,000 dólares de la SMBC Global Foundation para fortalecer las alianzas entre campamentos y escuelas. La iniciativa distribuirá subvenciones a campamentos sin fines de lucro durante los veranos de 2025 y 2026. Para el verano de 2025, se han otorgado 280,000 dólares a ocho organizaciones seleccionadas entre 120 solicitudes, beneficiando a aproximadamente 550 campistas de entornos socioeconómicos bajos.
El programa busca ampliar la capacidad de los campamentos para colaborar con escuelas y socios comunitarios, enfocándose en aumentar el acceso a experiencias en campamentos para jóvenes desfavorecidos. Para las subvenciones del verano de 2026, se dará prioridad a los campamentos que atienden a jóvenes en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Arizona, California, Florida, Carolina del Norte y Texas, regiones donde trabajan empleados de SMBC.
American Camp Association (ACA)는 SMBC Global Foundation으로부터 50만 달러의 보조금을 받아 캠프와 학교 간의 협력 강화를 추진합니다. 이 사업은 2025년과 2026년 여름에 비영리 캠프에 보조금을 배포할 예정입니다. 2025년 여름에는 120개의 신청서 중에서 선정된 8개 단체에 28만 달러가 수여되어, 저소득층 배경의 약 550명의 캠퍼가 혜택을 받습니다.
이 프로그램은 캠프가 학교 및 지역 사회 파트너와 협력할 수 있는 역량을 확대하고, 소외된 청소년들이 캠프 경험에 더 쉽게 접근할 수 있도록 하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 2026년 여름 보조금은 SMBC 직원들이 근무하는 뉴욕, 뉴저지, 애리조나, 캘리포니아, 플로리다, 노스캐롤라이나, 텍사스 지역의 청소년을 대상으로 하는 캠프에 우선적으로 지원됩니다.
L'American Camp Association (ACA) a reçu une subvention de 500 000 dollars de la SMBC Global Foundation pour renforcer les partenariats entre camps et écoles. Cette initiative distribuera des subventions à des camps à but non lucratif durant les étés 2025 et 2026. Pour l'été 2025, 280 000 dollars ont été attribués à huit organisations sélectionnées parmi 120 candidatures, bénéficiant à environ 550 campeurs issus de milieux socio-économiques défavorisés.
Le programme vise à accroître la capacité des camps à collaborer avec les écoles et les partenaires communautaires, en se concentrant sur l'amélioration de l'accès aux expériences de camp pour les jeunes défavorisés. Pour les subventions de l'été 2026, une priorité sera donnée aux camps desservant les jeunes de New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Californie, Floride, Caroline du Nord et Texas – des régions où travaillent les employés de SMBC.
Die American Camp Association (ACA) hat einen Förderbetrag von 500.000 US-Dollar von der SMBC Global Foundation erhalten, um die Partnerschaften zwischen Camps und Schulen zu stärken. Die Initiative wird in den Sommern 2025 und 2026 Zuschüsse an gemeinnützige Camps vergeben. Für den Sommer 2025 wurden 280.000 US-Dollar an acht Organisationen vergeben, die aus 120 Bewerbungen ausgewählt wurden, und damit schätzungsweise 550 Camper aus sozial benachteiligten Verhältnissen unterstützt.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, die Kapazitäten der Camps zur Zusammenarbeit mit Schulen und Gemeinschaftspartnern zu erweitern, wobei der Fokus darauf liegt, den Zugang zu Camp-Erlebnissen für benachteiligte Jugendliche zu erhöhen. Für die Zuschüsse im Sommer 2026 wird Camps Vorrang eingeräumt, die Jugendliche in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Kalifornien, Florida, North Carolina und Texas betreuen – Regionen, in denen SMBC-Mitarbeiter tätig sind.
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This initiative is designed to help camps expand their capacity to implement and sustain high-quality programming in collaboration with schools, districts, and other community-based partners. The goal: to increase access to meaningful camp experiences for youth, particularly in communities that have historically lacked access to such opportunities.
"ACA's research shows that camp-school partnerships (CSPs) are a proven strategy in getting children to camp who otherwise would not attend," said Henry DeHart, ACA interim president/CEO. "The support of SMBC Global Foundation for this initiative is paramount in helping camps reach more children. Students participating in CSPs often leave camp with lasting memories of their experience which can, in turn, be leveraged to support their classroom learning."
For summer 2025, ACA is awarding
- Fiver Children's Foundation (NY)
- Guided Discoveries (CA)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of
San Francisco — Camp Mendocino (CA) - Camp Herrlich (NY)
- Camp Abilities Tucson (AZ)
- Camp CENergy (TX)
- Camp Fire
Long Beach (CA) - Princeton-Blairstown Center (NY)
Grants will directly support programming that reaches an estimated 550 campers each summer, with a focus on youth from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
The next application window, for summer 2026, will open in fall 2025. ACA encourages applications from camps nationwide, with priority consideration given to those serving youth in
The SMBC Global Foundation, in addition to supporting Camp-School Partnership, is also supporting camperships at camps mentioned in the above regions to increase access to meaningful camp experiences.
For more information about the Camp-School Partnership Project, visit ACAcamps.org.
About the American Camp Association
The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization serving the more than 15,000 year-round and summer camps in the US who annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy, evidence-based education, and professional development, and is the only independent national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's voluntary commitment to the health, safety, risk management, and overall well-being of campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org or call 800-428-2267.
About SMBC Group
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