Empowering camps, inspiring campers.
There are about 30,000 camps across the country, engaging more than 14 million youth and adults every year. At Green Camps, we’ve experienced the transformative power of camp. Imagine the impact if the camping community joined together in reducing their environmental impact and inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders?
Through the Strategic Planning Process, we refined our core ideology, which is expressed in our mission, vision, and values.
Together, these help us stay true and act with purpose.
To help camps become models of sustainability that inspire green behavior change in the millions of youth and adults impacted by the camp experience. Green Camps uses data and education to help camps make informed decisions and create meaningful change.
Green Camps envisions a world where camps lead the charge in sustainability by modeling sustainable behaviors, educating their communities, and making a positive environmental impact. Through leveraging data collection and education, Green Camps aims to secure funding for camps’ sustainable initiatives, using grants and donations to make meaningful progress in camp sustainability.
Sustainability: Leading by example in environmental stewardship, modeling best practices to create a positive impact on the planet.
Education: Empowering camps with the knowledge and tools needed to adopt sustainable practices and inspire change in their communities.
Collaboration: Building partnerships and fostering a sense of community among camps, sustainability experts, and supporters.
Innovation: Encouraging creative solutions to sustainability challenges in the camp industry.
Integrity: Upholding transparency and accountability in all efforts to achieve sustainability goals.
What we do
At Green Camps, we work to make sustainability accessible and actionable for camps by providing the resources, guidance, and support they need to lead impactful environmental initiatives. Our main activities include:
GREEN NEEDS ASSESSMENT
A free tool to help camps evaluate current practices and identify sustainability opportunities.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
A step-by-step process to implement green initiatives and gain recognition for sustainability leadership.
MEMBERSHIP
Helping camps operate with sustainability in mind through policy, procurement, and everyday practice
CONSULTING
Tailored guidance for sustainability planning, Green Team meetings, and certification completion.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Workshops, webinars, and presentations to inspire and equip camps for sustainability action.
DATA AND IMPACT
Collecting and analyzing data to guide decisions, allocate funding, and measure sustainability outcomes.
Join us in our mission!
“Ready to take action? Local action counts and now, more than ever, is the time. Camp is the perfect place to foster love of the natural world and to develop the skills needed to take care of it. There are many ways to support Green Camps as we empower camps and inspire campers to go green: become a member, donate today, or partner with us. Onwards!”
— Danny Sudman, Executive Director and Founder