Giving
We continue to grow our scholarship funds, improve our facilities, and expand our program - there are so many ways to give - and we invite you to join us.
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Annual Giving
Program Excellence Fund
The Program Excellence Fund allows us to continue to renovate and replace facilities as needed, as well as to provide resources for program innovation and specialized staff training.
Sandy and Laura Sanborn Scholarship Fund
The Sandy and Laura Sanborn Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance for outstanding young people who would not be able to attend camp without additional financial support. Our scholarship campers bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences to camp - your contributions to the Scholarship Fund help us create a space where everyone, regardless of their background, can experience growth, friendship, and the joy of the great outdoors.
The Scholarship Fund also provides support to lower income students in school districts across Teller County - and statewide - so that they can participate in High Trails Outdoor Education Center programming during the school year.
Greatest Need Fund
Greatest Need donations give us the flexibility to use your thoughtful gifts to address our most compelling concerns, whether it is facility renovation, wildfire mitigation, or additional scholarship funds.
"I donate to celebrate the place that gave me some of the happiest memories of my teenage and early adult years. Camp instilled in me a deep and lifelong appreciation of nature, provided adventures I'll never forget, and gave me four friends who have enriched my world for more than 50 years. I hope my contributions allow future generations of campers to enjoy these same gifts."
Your Impact
Over the past 10 years alone…
Scholarships
- Over 500 partial or full summer camper tuitions
- Annual scholarships provided to at least 17 schools to attend HTOEC
- Ability to provide summer staff education including lifeguard training, Wilderness First Aid, and travel stipends
Program Improvements
- New and renovated high ropes course elements
- Purchase of new mountain bikes
- High Trails and Big Spring Sport Courts
- New modern, heated pools with slides and secure fencing
Facilities Renovated and Built
- 2 High Trails cabins
- High Trails Health Center and Big Spring Health Centers
- 2 Big Spring Washhouses
- A new yurt raised at Big Spring
- New addition to the Big Spring Lodge adding over 500sq
Land Management
- 300 acres of wildfire mitigation on COEC property
Funding the Future
We continue to grow our scholarship funds to ensure that families, schools and clients who need assistance to attend our programs can seek financial support.
We are committed to the continuing evolution of our program offerings to most effectively meet the dynamic goals and expectations of our guests, camp families, and school district partners.
Jane Sanborn always says “I think Sandy was deprived of Lincoln Logs as a child.” As Sandy and Laura’s incredible vision grew over the years, so did the facilities and number of buildings needed to implement the programs offered. We continue to renovate and rebuild cabins and washhouses as well as bring accommodations up to current industry and government standards.