At Bright Lights, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of summer camp – a place to make friends, build confidence and create lifelong memories, all while exploring and learning via hands-on activities. This summer is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 40th summer of camps, marking four decades of sparking curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students across our community.
As we honor this milestone, we’re once again reaching out to our community to help make this special summer possible for even more students. Your support ensures Bright Lights camps remain accessible, engaging, and impactful — just as they have been for the past 40 summers.
How You Can Support Bright Lights
- General Fund Donations: Contributions ranging from $25 to $5,000 help sustain the overall operations and continued growth of our programs, ensuring Bright Lights can thrive for generations to come.
- Student Scholarships: A donation of $300 provides a scholarship for one student, removing financial barriers and opening the door to discovery, learning, and summer fun.
- Camp Sponsorships: With a $700 donation, you can sponsor an entire camp— directly supporting a specific program and making a meaningful impact on dozens of students during our 40th summer.
Sponsorship Levels
Our Star Level Sponsors play a vital role in making Bright Lights camps possible. By sponsoring at $1,000, $3,000, $5,000, $10,000 or a custom level, your support helps cover essential costs including camp supplies, room rental fees, teacher salaries and need-based scholarships.
In appreciation of your generosity, sponsors receive recognition benefits based on their level of support, including acknowledgment on our website, signage on camp doors, recognition during camp registration and more. Your partnership helps shine a spotlight on your commitment to education and community impact during this celebratory 40th summer.
How to Donate
Supporting Bright Lights is simple and impactful. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online or by mailing a check payable to Bright Lights.
For more information about sponsorships or giving opportunities, please contact Megan Ockander, Development Specialist, at 402-420-1115 ext. 42 or via email at mockander@brightlights.org.
Your support is instrumental in keeping Bright Lights camps strong, innovative, and accessible to all students. Thank you for helping us celebrate 40 summers of learning, exploration and opportunity — and for being a vital part of the Bright Lights community.