Who the Campaign Supports
The campaign is intended to support public and charter middle school students in Escambia County as fundraising allows.
Escambia County Student Sponsorship
Escambia County donors can make a local, measurable gift by helping middle school students access educational overnight camp experiences through Guiding Wave Foundation.
How Students Are Recommended
Students are recommended by school counselors for camps and programs that fit each student's interests and needs.
How Eligibility Is Confirmed
Qualification is confirmed through a needs-based assessment, helping donations reach students whose families face real financial barriers.
What a Sponsorship Covers
$2,000 fully sponsors one student. That includes $1,500 for camp tuition and $500 for transportation and essentials.
Why Local Donors Matter
Local donor support helps turn a broad intention to support children into a specific funded opportunity for Escambia County students.
How to Sponsor
Donors can give directly on the donation page, while businesses and civic groups can coordinate a group sponsorship through the sponsor page.
Double Your Impact
Sponsor a Student
Help a local student get to camp.
Every public donation to this fund supports student camp tuition, transportation, and essentials. Donations are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000.