Camp Wish List

We always appreciate donations of time and talent at Camp Tanager, but if you, your staff, or your local clubs are interested and able, the following is an updated list of items we could use, these items can be either donated new or kindly used.

Camp Tanager relies on donations to help improve its facilities and equipment, and to ensure campers can attend camp free of charge.  If you have any of the items listed on our Wish List that you would like to donate to Camp Tanager please contact the Camp Director at (319) 365-9164, or by email at dpirrie@tanagerplace.org   Thank you for all of the wonderful support you give to camp to make it a free and wonderful camp experience for all!

We ask that all items are in new or like new condition and working order. Please include the name or names of the people who are donating the item and an estimated dollar value of the goods being donated. All donations are tax deductible.


 

Arts and Crafts Supplies

Tempura & Acrylic Paints
Necklace clasps & hooks
Scissors – basic straight style
Assorted color Sharpie pens
Beads, assorted colors
Paper – cardstock
Colored Pencils, Markers


Activities & Programs

Costumes for dress-up
(for kids and adults)
Flashlights & headlamps
Batteries (All Sizes)
Folding camp chairs
Karaoke cd’s
15” Television
Archery Targets and Arrows
Basketballs
Soccer Balls
Soft Activity Balls
Baseball Gloves
Carnival Stations
Board Games (for wet days)


Technology Program


Digital Cameras
Digital Video Cameras
Memory Cards
Photo Print Station
Photo Paper
Cassettes for Camera
Handheld GPS Units


Larger Items


John Deere Gator
(or) 4-Wheeler
(or) Golf Cart
Large Outdoor Gas Grill


Grounds and Surrounds


Patio Furniture
Picnic Tables
55 Gallon Trash containers
Plants and Flowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nature Program

Binoculars
Animal Identification books
Plant Identification books
Insect Nets
Bug collecting jars
Handheld GPS Units
Nets for creek fishing


Theme Items (Pirates)

Costumes for dress-up
(for kids and adults)
Treasure Chests
Old Bottles large/small
Lanterns
Keys and Locks
Pirate Flags
Chocolate Coins
Fishing Net
Flicker Lights (Looks like real flames)
Gold Coins and Treasures
Glass Beads (jewels)
Compasses



Volunteer / Eagle Scout Projects

Clear trail / weedwack
Build Picnic Tables
GPS mark trail areas
Build Outdoor Kitchen Area
Build frames for year photo/shirt
Clean and Setup camp for season
Tear down/close camp after season

 

 

 

 

 

 

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