
Your Support Creates Opportunities
WHY NOW?
Kiwanis Camp Patterson is owned and managed by the Mankato Kiwanis Club, which gives organizations the opportunity to operate youth camps throughout the summer. The current capacity of campers and counselors is 165 per week, and several host organizations are turning away many youth that are interested in attending camp. Due to age restrictions,
the camp is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Host organizations offer children the opportunity to experience a traditional, overnight summer camp with engaging outdoor activities including:
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YMCA Youth Camps
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Celebrate Me Week
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Royal Family Kids
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Camp Oz
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4-H
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And Others
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Donor Levels
Any donation amount is graciously accepted and appreciated! All levels of donation will be permanently recognized at the camp. In-kind donations are also welcome!
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Next Generation Patron - $250,000
Superintendent - $100,000+
Camp Director - $50,000+
Camp Counselor - $25,000+
Song Leader - $10,000+
Camper - $5,000+
Kayaker - $2,500+
Swimmer - $1,000+
Hiker - $500+




Next Generation Campaign Donor Form
Donations by check can be mailed to:
Camp Patterson, Inc P.O. Box 4334, Mankato, MN 56002
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Camp Patterson, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
Breakdown of Campaign Priorities:
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COMPLETED IN 2022 Funding for ADA-compliant Concrete Sidewalks and patio $20,000 raised!
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COMPLETED IN 2022 Dining Hall addition, air conditioning and other improvements $445,000 raised!
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COMPLETED in 2020/21! Property improvements and deferred maintenance $139,200 raised!
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STILL IN NEED:
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New finishes on kitchen floor, walls & Celing & new gas stove/oven $30,000 ($15,000 matching donation will be received when other $15,000 is raised - deadline is September 15, 2022)
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Improved restroom and shower building $600,000
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Funding for future camp maintenance & operations $400,000
Contributions as of August, 2022
'Superintendent' Level $100,000+
Kay & Lyle* Jacobson Family Fund^
Scheels All Sports
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'Camp Director' Level $50,000+
Mike & Jane Kearney
Glen A. Taylor Foundation
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'Camp Counselor' Level $25,000+
Dotson Family Charitable Fund*^
Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation
Phil* & Margie Slingsby^
Steven & Kathleen Burnett^
Lindsay Windows/John Roise
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'Song Leader' Level $10,000+
Celebrate Me Week
Jeff* & Roxi Lang
Randy* & Linda Berkland
Andreas Foundation
Chuck & Ginny Danish
Ron Goodrich/Goodrich Construction
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Siding) >
Hewitt Docks, Lifts and Pontoon Legs>
Heidi Boyum^
Joe Koberoski Tree Service>
John* & Karen Swenson
James & Shannon* Gullickson Family
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'Camper' Level $5,000+
Kathy Sheran & Dean Doyscher
Matt* & Emma Norland
Tom* & Karen* Rekstein
Scott & Laura* Stevens
Ryan McKeown and Danielle Mehia
Financial Advisory Team Community Fund^
Ward Brothers Construction, LLC>
Ploog Electric>
Prange's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.>
Kopp Plumbing & Heating, Inc.>
ISG>
David and Michelle Schooff
John* & Wendy* Kind Charitable Fund^
Sanford* & Mary Schuster in honor of
Leland and Martha Schuster
Spenser & Melissa Bradley
'Kayaker' Level $2,500+
Stan* & Kathryn Bruss
Walmart
Ed* & Maureen Waltman
Fred* & Diane Lutz
'Swimmer' Level $1,000+
Jim Buseth*
Walmart
Charles Wingert
Brian Evans
Cindy Schneiderhan
Belynda Hinsch
Matt Kearney*
The Caretakers>
Jim* & Nancy Armbruster
Begalka + Swanson, CPAs*
Ron* & Mary Younge
Dwain Petersen*
David Cowan*
Joe Farnham*
Lake Washington Improvement Association
Mike & Donna Rstom^
Denny Wahlstrom *
Sandi & Ross Lubrant
'Hiker' Level $500+
Profinium
Mary & Joe* Holland
Brad Nordgren - Estate of Lee Nordgren*
Doug Faust *
Erin* & Jamie Aanenson
Bob* & Karen Spiegler
Jim Armbruster *
Cory* & Shawna Merrill
Jessica Hatanpa
James Buseth*
Dan* & Kristin Osdoba
Wilbur Neushwander-Frink*
Jim* & Cheryl Robinson
The Music Mart>
Devens Painting>
Kopischke Gutter>
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Other Donations:
Community Bank, Marianne Whiting, Daardi Mixon*, Alex Swanson*, Jeff Lowry, Nathan* & Melissa* Starke, Elizabeth Paul*, Sheryl Olson, Sharon Taylor*, Jameel Haque*, Les* & Kristi Koppendrayer, Pat Anderson*, Mary Hokanson*, Martha Weisgram, Mark & Mary Miller, Audrey & Paul Gatchell, Becky Kunst*, Tricia Stenberg*, Paul Gearhardt, Kenneth & Pamela Frisch, Mike Lagerquist*, Kathy Brynaert*, Scott* & Lisa* Wojcik, Paul Peterson*, Mike* & Cathy Brennan, Chris Austin*, Don Westphal*, Jaci Lageson*, Kyle Mrozek*, Lori Benike*, Al & Joanne Starke, Chad Witte*, Anna Thill*, Joe Meidl*, Laura Templin*, Shannon & Amy Sinning*, Orion Carlson*, Mary Hokanson*, Al Wortman*, Jeff & Misty Hendricks, Steve Olson*, Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating LLC>, Scott & Laura Thoms, Gerald & Joan Lucas, Theodore Surdy
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* Mankato Kiwanis Club Member
^ Gift received all or in part from a donor > fund at the Mankato Area Foundation
> In-Kind Gift


Winter/Spring 2022
Dining Hall Addition
Construction completed June, 2022!
Includes 840 s.f. expansion to accommodate all campers and staff, insulating and air conditioning for camper safety,
covered patio area, new roof, new flooring on the upper level,
new concrete sidewalks and other ADA considerations.
November 13, 2021 Mankato Free Press article on Dining Hall Expansion Groundbreaking Event