Sponsor a Camper in Ukraine

$120 gives a child 10 days to heal, play and be a kid again.

Our free, all-inclusive healing camps help children traumatized by war, abuse and loss. $120 covers one child’s 10-day camp, including trauma relief, meals, transportation and activities, and 100% goes to children in Ukraine.

✓ Serving Ukraine’s children since 2001✓ 501(c)(3) · tax-deductible✓ All-Ukrainian team on the ground

2025 at a glance

Healing Camps Are Already Changing Lives

600+children at 11 healing camps in 2025

10days of camp per child

$120covers one child’s whole camp

100%of camp sponsorships go to children

2027 summer camps run June 1 through the end of August, with off-season camps, retreats, conferences and seminars through the year.

What $120 covers

Everything a Child Needs for 10 Days

Trauma reliefSpecialists who help children process fear and grief

TransportationSafe travel to and from camp

Nutritious mealsFresh meals and snacks from our camp kitchen

Crafts and playProjects that build calm, focus and confidence

Outdoor adventureLake, pool, hikes and excursions

Hope in ChristCaring Christian staff and a safe, peaceful place

Secure giving · Tax-deductible · 100% to children

Choose your gift

Send One Child, or a Whole Cabin

$120One camperTen days of healing for one child.Sponsor one →

$600Five campersA group of five children at camp together.Sponsor five →

$1,200A cabin of tenA whole cabin, perfect for a church, class or VBS.Sponsor a cabin →

Where healing happens

Camp Willow Park

Our camps are held at Camp Willow Park and in the Carpathian Mountains of western Ukraine, far from the front lines. Children enjoy a spring-fed lake, a pool, rolling hills and a welcoming village atmosphere, with caring staff trained to help them heal.

Camps are free for children up to 18 years old who have been affected by war, abuse, neglect, homelessness or the loss of a parent. More about our youth camps →

“Defend the poor and fatherless: Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: Rescue them out of the hand of the wicked.”Psalm 82:3-4, the heart of Mission 823

Mission 823 campers and leaders gathered among the trees and rocks of a forest camp in Ukraine — The war had wounded their stories. It had not taken away their ability to be children.Rick Melero, Mission 823 board member, after the Carpathian camps, August 2026

Questions partners ask

Sponsor a Camper: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sponsor a camper?

$120 covers one child’s 10-day camp, including trauma relief, transportation, meals, lodging and activities.

When are the camps?

Summer camps run June 1 through the end of August 2027. We also hold off-season camps, retreats, conferences and seminars throughout the year.

How much of my gift goes to children?

100%. All camp sponsorships go to supporting children in Ukraine, with no administrative fees deducted.

Who attends the camps?

Children up to 18 years old who have been affected by war, abuse, neglect, homelessness or the loss of a parent. Camps are free for every child.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. Mission 823, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 82-5088294). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you’ll receive a thank-you email and year-end tax statement.

Is Mission 823 a Christian organization?

Yes. Mission 823 is a Christian organization, and our work is motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ. That same faith compels us to serve everyone in need. We serve children and families regardless of their background or beliefs, as far as our resources allow. Read more in our full FAQ.

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Summer 2027 is coming

Give a Child 10 Days to Heal

$120 sends one Ukrainian child to a healing camp. 100% goes to children.

Questions? Call (352) 432-8587 or email office@mission823.com