What started out as a wacky idea has since turned into a Camp Goodtimes tradition! Each year, between the volunteer staff, campers, and our volunteer photographer, we create a goofy, hilariously-edited movie that we show the first night of camp to
Volunteers from the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) hosted a pirate-themed day for our campers! Campers created pirate flags, designed shirts, made crafts, sang pirate shanties, played at a carnival, and participated in a pirate-themed scavenger hunt. There
Volunteers were given fanny packs as a sign of our gratitude. Fanny packs are very popular right now, and the neutral color means they go with any outfit.
Our colorful brochure is designed to catch the eye of passersby in the hospital. It includes dates for all programs, eligibility requirements, medical services provided, and registration information. The back panel is also designed to attract new donors and market
PIX11 News out of New York City ran a segment about Happiness Is Camping on their show New York Living.
In 2024, Happiness Is Camping hosted a Sporting Clays Shoot at Hudson Farm Club in NJ. The event included lunch, a sporting clays shoot competition, cocktails, dinner, awards, and a program. The course included 16 different stations where attendees shot
We revamped our marketing strategy by attempting to increase our presence on Instagram (@happinessiscamping_nj). To do this, we posted five days a week for 6 months. Part of our new Instagram strategy was to post more Reels, and this strategy
In 2006, Jackson was our youngest camper, having just turned 6, and had just finished chemo when he attended Camp Rising Sun for the first time. Jackson, 18 years later, has become one of our most beloved volunteers. Now, in 2024, Jackson
