Eagle’s Landing Launches Eagle Foundation Fundraiser to Send More Kids to Camp

When you think of summer around East Brunswick, camp is one of those experiences that stays with you for a lifetime. For the past 13 years, Ruth Ann, Barry, and their wonderful team have poured their hearts into Eagle’s Landing Day Camp. Beyond the ropes courses, zip lines, and campfires, their vision has always been about inclusivity, giving every child a place to belong.

Now, that vision has taken a big step forward with the creation of the Eagle Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its mission is simple but powerful: to provide camp scholarships so that children from families facing financial hardship can experience the joy and growth that only summer camp can bring. Unlike many organizations, 100 percent of donations go directly toward helping kids, thanks to volunteers and the foundation’s no-overhead approach.

A Camp Day for Adults

To kick off fundraising efforts, Eagle’s Landing is hosting a special adults-only fundraiser on Saturday, September 27th, from 3–7 PM. For just $30, attendees 21 and older will have the chance to relive their camp days and enjoy all the fun the kids rave about every summer.

Picture this: volleyball courts, basketball, mini golf, ping pong, archery, hatchet throwing, a 400-foot zip line, and even beer pong (with water, of course). Add to that a full beer garden, delicious camp-style food including burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian options, and empanadas. It’s camp reimagined for adults—a chance to unplug, laugh, and feel like a kid again, all while raising money for a cause that directly impacts local families.

A Commitment to Inclusion

Eagle’s Landing has long been known for its inclusive approach. The camp runs a successful program for children with special needs who may not thrive in either fully mainstream or fully specialized settings. These campers get the support they need to socialize, try new activities, and, most importantly, make real friendships that carry over into the school year.

Yet many families shoulder extra costs, like paying out-of-pocket for one-on-one aides, on top of regular tuition. The Eagle Foundation hopes to ease this burden as it grows, ensuring camp is accessible not just financially, but socially, for every child.

Looking Ahead

The fundraiser is only the beginning. Long term, Ruthanne and her team envision expanding the foundation’s reach—even dreaming of building a dedicated special needs camp on an adjacent property. With community support, sponsorships, and grant funding, the Eagle Foundation plans to create even more opportunities for children who deserve a place to belong.

How You Can Help

If you love kids, believe in inclusivity, or simply want to see more children experience the magic of camp, this is your chance. Attend the fundraiser on September 27th, spread the word, or become a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000, with every dollar going toward scholarships and programs that change lives.

Camp is more than games and swimming pools. It’s friendship, growth, confidence, and joy. With the Eagle Foundation, Eagle’s Landing is making sure more children in our community get that chance—regardless of financial barriers.

Join in. Give back. Be a part of something that lasts far beyond summer. Contact them today to donate!