We Invite You to Join Us!

Help us enhance and preserve our cherished space for future generations.

Join us as we invest $750,000 in YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. Together, we can make it happen! By donating you are investing in the future of CQE - creating a space where new generations can make their own memories and preserving this treasured camp for future generations to enjoy.

Did you know CQE is about to celebrate its 75th birthday in 2028? With this birthday comes the need for revitalization as we embark on essential renovations to ensure camp safety, sustainability, and an amazing overnight camp experience.

Your support will help fund:

  • A new, more durable, dock system - $250,000 (Spring 2025)
  • New roofs for camper cabins and the dining hall - $210,000
  • Refurbished cabins (including updated plumbing) for our camp staff - $100,000
  • New watercraft equipment and updates to existing equipment - $75,000
  • A new camp vehicle to safely transport precious cargo - $65,000
  • Much-needed equipment and maintenance, including a new power generator- $50,000

How you can help:

  • A gift of $250 helps purchase watercraft equipment for campers to enjoy this summer 
  • A gift of $500 to support the rebuilding of our docks provides a camper with the opportunity to take their first cannonball into the Bay
  • A gift of $1,000 ensures CQE staff have a reliable vehicle and generators to keep campers having fun and making memories during a summer storm
  • A gift of $5,000 provides a roof over campers' heads during their first sleep away from home

Support CQE

Let’s work together to ensure that YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth remains a place where memories are made, friendships flourish, and summertime adventures await. Thank you for your consideration and support - it means the world!

 

Want to learn more about how you can support our CQE campaign? 

Please contact:

Mary Nikolakakos 
Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts and Planned Giving - CQE Campaign
226.577.2569 
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