The Camp Mah-Kee-Nac community believes strongly that camp makes a difference in the lives of children. We support SCOPE’s mission to provide children from under-resourced communities with access to attend nonprofit, ACA-accredited, overnight summer camps.

Since 2022, our campers have had the opportunity to participate in a special tradition — The Lake Swim for SCOPE. When our campers dive into the Stockbridge Bowl, they do so in support of providing the gift of camp to others. Whether they’re in the water or cheering from the shore, every camper plays a role in our community’s effort to make overnight camp accessible to all.

This summer, we’re excited to announce the 2025 Swim 4 SCOPE dates:

• Session 1 Lake Swim: July 9th
• Session 2 Lake Swim: July 24th

We’re also proud to introduce a new SCOPE fundraising event for campers of all ages — the Camp Mah-Kee-Nac Marathon! While a traditional marathon is 26 miles, our camp community will come together to run 2.6 miles around campus on the morning of July 2nd. It’s a new tradition that brings movement, spirit, and purpose together in one unforgettable event.

Last summer, thanks to our incredible camp families, we raised an amazing $12,693.00 — enough to send 8 children to overnight camp through SCOPE. Your generosity truly made a difference.

This year, we’re setting our sights even higher. With your continued support, we hope to give even more children the life-changing gift of summer camp.

Parents, alumni, and friends can donate to SCOPE in honor of their camper swimming, running, cheering — or simply loving and appreciating camp. Every contribution helps open the camp gates to a child who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance.

Let’s keep making a difference — one swim, one run, and one step at a time.