Summer camp can be transformative for all children, offering independence, confidence-building, and community beyond the walls of home or school. For kids walking through difficult life events, camp becomes even more than fun and friendship — it can be a lifeline. We saw the power of intentional camp programming at work through three organizations the JSFF is proud to support in 2025: Camp Corral (military families), Smile-A-Mile (pediatric cancer) and Camp Summit (individuals with special needs). All three have provided in credible images, anecdotes and letters testifying to life-changing experiences this summer, showcasing how a supportive environment allows participants to explore who they are outside of their circumstances, build resilience, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.
Camp Corral
Camp Corral serves children of military families, many of whom carry the unseen burdens of deployment, injury, or loss. At Camp Corral, kids find other campers who understand that unique sacrifice, and they leave with lifelong friendships and the assurance that they are not alone.
Read One Mother’s Touching Thank You to Camp Corral
Smile-A-Mile
Smile-A-Mile provides camp and year-round programming for children with pediatric cancer, offering a safe place to be kids again, surrounded by peers and mentors who understand their medical journeys.
Camp Summit
Camp Summit, a past JSFF grant recipient, creates fully accessible camping experiences for children and adults with special needs, ensuring that every camper can explore adventure, independence, and joy without barriers.
These programs embody the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation’s commitment to strengthening families and children facing critical challenges. We are honored to come alongside them, helping remove financial barriers so that every child has the opportunity to experience the power of camp. With Camp Summit as a continuing partner, and Camp Corral and Smile-A-Mile joining us as new grantees this year, we couldn’t be happier to expand access to these life-changing camperships.
