About the #GreatCampGive
About the #GreatCampGive
The #GreatCampGive is a once-a-year, one-day, FUN-raising, FRIEND-raising, and FUND-raising event. The goal of this annual day of giving is to strengthen Camp Hanover's ministry now, and set the course for the future. The one day each year when big-hearted people like you step up with incredible generosity to support the camp experience only Camp Hanover provides. And the best thing... Matching Funds are available! Your Gift gets matched dollar for dollar, so your kindness goes twice as far!
Why Give?
For nearly seven decades, Camp Hanover has been a beacon of sunny summer camp experiences. These years have been filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories that have shaped the lives of countless individuals. Campers have found friendship, discovered their strengths, and developed a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Gather. Give. Grow. The 2026 #GreatCampGive is a celebration of the memories and impact of the Camp experiences we've had and an invitation to be part of the exciting journey ahead. Whether you’re a former camper, a staff member, a friend, or a supporter, your involvement helps ensure that Camp Hanover remains a place where everyone can feel loved and accepted.
Together, let’s honor the past and embrace the future, continuing to make Camp Hanover a place where everyone belongs.
The Goal: $100,000
During this year’s #GreatCampGive, the goal is to raise $100,000 to support the ministry and mission of Camp Hanover. Just like a piece of Candy Corn, we're going to get there one brightly colored, tasty layer at a time.
First Layer: Gather. Goal: $25,000
We'll start the day at the very bottom, the yellow layer. The first $25,000 raised will be used to care for the places where we gather, like the lodges, longhouses, dining hall and campfire areas.
Next Layer: Give. Goal: $35,000
The tasty orange middle is all about the experiences Camp gives. The next $35,000 raised supports the programs and the gear for classics like Canoeing, Archery, Arts & Crafts, and the Challenge Course.
Top Layer: Grow. Goal: $40,000
If we really stretch, we can raise another $40,000 and fill the white bit at the tippy-top of the Candy Corn. These funds will be used to grow new leaders, train staff, and develop new programs and activities so Camp Hanover is ready for what comes next.
Together, if we fill all three layers, we'll reach $100,000.
Raising $100,000 together in one day would be amazing. And, it means Camp Hanover remains strong and ready to welcome every child who needs Camp.
Your support transforms campers and nurtures their potential. YOU help each child grow confident and compassionate. YOU guide them to become their best self, ready to take on the world and make it a better place. YOU give them the chance to experience God’s deep and boundless love in a safe, caring community.
Become a Fundraiser and Win!
You can help fundraise for the #GreatCampGive with your very own Camp Hanover fundraising page. Everyone who receives at least one donation through their page will be entered in a drawing for CANDYCORN-TASTIC prizes! To sign up, click the "READY, SET, GROW!" button and select "Fundraise" on the next page.
Leaderboards
Over $46,000 in Matches and Challenges
Every Gift of Every Size Makes A Difference!
Several Super Amazing Supporters of Camp Hanover have come forward and pledged over $46,000 in Matching and Challenge funds for the #GreatCampGive.
Matching Funds DOUBLE your impact. When you donate any amount, your gift gets matched dollar-for-dollar. $5 becomes $10. $50 doubles to $100. $500 grows to $1000.
Challenge Gifts are special "bonus" gifts which get unlocked as milestones are reached or challenges are completed during the #GreatCampGive.
Current Challenges
#GreatCampGive TV Livestream
You can catch all the events LIVE, right here! Are we offline? Stay tuned and check the schedule below to find the time of the next broadcast! Miss an event? Check out the featured videos below the schedule or head over to Facebook or YouTube to catch a replay.
Schedule of the Day
All times Eastern. Subject to change because... that's Camp!
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6am | LIVE: Camp Hanover Morning Stroll |
| 9am | CORNTEST #1: Social Media Silliness |
| 9:30am | CORNTEST #2: The Jar of Candy Corn |
| 10:00am | CORNTEST #3: The Odd Corn |
| 11am | LIVE: Silly Shenanigans - Staff Meeting Edition |
| 1:30pm | Community Connectionns |
| 3:00pm | LIVE: Gratitude Update |
| 7pm | Makemie Memories |
| 7:30pm | LIVE: Gratitude Update |
| 7:45pm | CORNTEST: Alert! |
| 9:30pm | ENCORE: A look back at Camp Hanover |
| 11:30pm | Your Moment of Camp: Night Sounds |
| 11:55 | LIVE: Gratitude Update |
| 12am | Goodnight! |
Miss an event? Head over to Facebook or YouTube to catch a replay.
More Videos
Missed one? Swipe or scroll sideways to catch up.
CORNTEST #1
Social Media Shenanigans
Comment to win some CORN-TASTIC prizes!
Throughout the day, we'll post six Corntest posts on Facebook and Instagram. Every Corntest post you comment on earns you one entry into a drawing for some CORN-tastic gift certificates to the Camp Store. If you post on all six posts, you'll earn six chances to win. No donation is necessary to enter. Entries close at midnight, and we'll announce winners on Thursday.
CORNTEST #2
The Jar of Candy Corn
Corntest #3
Find the Odd Corn
Tap the puzzle to open it full size and zoom in.
441 dancing candy corns. One of them is not like the others.
Somewhere in this crowd, one candy corn has its colors flipped. Can you find it? Grab your reading glasses, zoom in, and start hunting.
A dancer in a top hat
A candy corn with no face
A faceless candy corn with a bite out of it
Found it? Comment "Found It!" the Find the Odd Corn post on Facebook or Instagram. Your comment earns you an additional entry into the prize drawing, no donation necessary. We'll reveal the answers on Thursday.
Print the Puzzle (PDF) Found It? Celebrate by Donating to CampShenanigans
Every piece of candy corn, like every camper, staff member, volunteer, and donor, has its own personality. Melody Maize can't stop singing. Toasty O'Mallow has never burned a marshmallow. Corny McCornface has a joke for everything. Many more candy corns are out there, and one of them might be YOU! Answer 8 quick questions to find your candy corn "twin." Then, customize them with some camp accessories, add your face, and share your very own dancing candy corn!
