Support Us
Support Us
Camp will always be free of charge thanks to the generosity of people like you. Each donation is greatly appreciated and directly benefits thousands of children and their families who take part in our programs. Read below to explore different ways to help or make an online donation.
Thank you for your consideration!
End of Year Giving
Special Instructions for Year-End Gifts
The Painted Turtle will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2025 to January 1, 2026.
If you would like to make a donation for the 2025 tax year, there are several options available:
Online credit card donations can be done by clicking here and may be made until 11:59 p.m. PST on December 31 through our secure website.
Wishlist
Thank you for your interest in our Wishlist. By purchasing these items you will help offset the cost of our programs at Camp, in hospitals, and on the move.
Fireside Friends Monthly Giving
Be the Flame that Lights Camp All Year Long!
Joining the Fireside Friends Monthly & Recurring Giving Program is one of the best ways to support The Painted Turtle. Recurring gifts offer a more sustainable and predictable source of funding that allows us to plan ahead to bring even more children to Camp.
Fundraising Events
Experience the power of the Camp community when you participate in a Painted Turtle fundraising event. Whether Camp-sponsored or community organized, there are all types of events throughout the year that directly benefit the children and families we serve.
Check back soon for upcoming events!
Donate a Car, Truck, or RV
Support While You Shop!
Every time you shop at one of these merchants, you’ll earn dollars to help cover the costs of medical care, meals, and mountains of fun for children with serious medical conditions. Questions? email donate@thepaintedturtle.org.
Sewing Projects
Many of our campers spend very little time away from home and family. To make the transition to camp as easy as possible, each camper’s bed is made up with a handmade quilt and lap blanket, as well a beautiful stuffed turtle pillow. Campers take their lap blankets and turtle pillows home with them as tangible memories of their time at camp.
Whenever I squeeze my turtle at camp, I am squeezing my mom and dad! —Camper
Ways to Stay Involved
Put together your own virtual FUNdraiser with friends and family, sew a turtle pillow to be sent to a camper, check out our wish list and donate supplies for care packages, or take a social media challenge to help spread the word about The Painted Turtle’s mission- there is something here for everyone!