A Nonprofit Summer Day Camp for Refugee and Immigrant Children
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Camp Nefesh provides a fun, free summer day camp experience for refugee children and helps them and their families transition to life in the Sacramento region. Planned and led by youth, Camp Nefesh gives campers, counselors, and community members opportunities to learn and grow.
OUR VISION​
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A world where refugees are welcomed and cultures connect in a positive way.
WE ARE A NONPROFIT
Camp Nefesh is a 501(c)(3) status nonprofit that works to provide a safe, fun space for refugee children to learn, play, grow, and meet new friends.
Campers 4+
Our campers, ages 4+, come from incredible places around the world—Ukraine, Afghanistan, Mexico, Guatemala, Fiji, Russia, Honduras, El Salvador, and beyond. Every day, these amazing kids fill our camp with laughter while playing outside games, creating beautiful art, enjoying board games, and exploring endless adventures together. Watch as shy smiles turn into confident grins and new friendships bloom across cultures and languages. Our campers bring curiosity, resilience, and pure joy to everything they do.
Adults 18+
You are eligible to volunteer over the summer as a driver or an Adult supervisor on camp! You are also eligible to attend our board meetings and even join our board.​
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Driver and Adult Supervisor applications are not open at this time check back in April!
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If you are interested in coming to a board meeting or possibly joining our board please email us!
If you donate using the link above, we will put it towards meals, activities, or more trips for our amazing Campers!