Leave Your Mark on Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Like the rings of a tree, our camp legacy grows year after year, layered with the memories, friendships, and experiences that have shaped generations. Every camper who has walked these trails, paddled these lakes, or gathered around a campfire has left their mark on Camp Chief Hector YMCA.
Now, you have the chance to help make something special for Bowfort Lodge. Your donation to Campfire Friends will help create a stunning art installation crafted from tree cookies, each one representing the stories of our alumni and friends. Your gift will be celebrated with a personalized tree cookie, a lasting symbol of your connection to camp and your role in carrying its legacy forward.
This installation will be more than art. It will be a living testament to the roots we’ve built together and the branches still to grow. With every tree cookie added, we celebrate every camper, every memory, and every generation of this special place.
Recognition Levels
Each tree cookie in the Bowfort Lodge installation will be crafted from fallen trees at Camp Chief Hector YMCA, making every piece truly part of camp. Your name and design will be etched into the wood, creating a unique symbol of your connection to this special place.
Choose from three levels of recognition, based on cookie size, inscription, design, and display term:
🌱 $100+ – 8-10 cm cookie with your first name (2-year term)
🌲 $1,930+ – 18-20 cm cookie with your full or family name + camp-inspired image (2-year term)
🌳 $5,000+ – 30+ cm cookie with up to 3 names/family name + camp-inspired image (4-year term)
Every tree cookie in Bowfort Lodge will be a visible reminder of your role in helping camp thrive for the next 100 years, ensuring generations to come can create their own campfire stories.