The Ted Fund

The Ted Fund Offers So Much For Our Kids in Evanston:

Games • Swimming • Beach balls • Volleyball • Sandcastles • Sports

Arts & Crafts • Music • Theatre • Science

Dance • Environmental Studies • Coding Languages • STEM

Ted Fund campers enjoyed a wonderful summer in 2024, seeing old friends and making new ones, refreshing dormant skills and learning new ones, sharing stories of the past year, and creating new experiences.

Because of you, nearly 150 campers are enjoying both day and overnight summer camps this past summer. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Ted Fund!

MISSION

An important goal is to reduce the gap between life experiences of the “haves” and the “have-nots.” The TED FUND addresses this critical need for “leveling the playing field” by providing access to quality, fee-based programs. Specifically, the Ted Fund provides the opportunity and means for each child to choose summer day camp experiences of their choice…where they will acquire skills of teamwork, cooperation, and gain self-confidence.

LINK TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

In partnership with District 65, scholarships are awarded annually to students starting in second grade on the basis of need. To provide maximum benefit, each scholarship continues for up to four consecutive years. Since 2004, we have sent approximately 150 kids to camp annually, representing all Evanston public elementary schools.

TEAMING UP:

The YMCA has generously awarded scholarships to Camp Echo in Michigan to many of our Ted Fund graduates at the junior high grade level. In addition, the YWCA Evanston/North Shore provides free swim lessons through their Learn to Swim program.

STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY:

Our goal is to ensure that every Evanston public school child will experience quality programming throughout the year. Investment in the development of our hometown children yields dividends for years to come and has strong, positive impact on the well-being of the entire Evanston community.

EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS:

The Ted Fund is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, run entirely by volunteers in donated office space. There are no paid directors or board members; every dollar benefits children. To enroll a single child in this vital four year term summer day camp carries individual expenses of $3,200 ($800+ per year). This year we want to add more children who are waiting. Won’t you please help us keep the momentum going?