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California Brewery Honors Youth Camp Founder with Hard Seltzer
Acts of KindnessApr 25

California Brewery Honors Youth Camp Founder with Hard Seltzer

A Manhattan Beach brewery is celebrating a local hero who's been changing kids' lives through surf camp for six years. The best part? Every sip of their new hard seltzer supports her mission.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Atlantic City Volunteers Give Kids With Disabilities Surf Time
Acts of KindnessAug 17

Atlantic City Volunteers Give Kids With Disabilities Surf Time

An annual surf event in Atlantic City helps children with disabilities catch waves, continuing the legacy of a boy who loved the ocean. Heart of Surfing brings volunteers together to ensure everyone can experience the joy of surfing.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Senegal Surf School Brings 20 Girls Back to Class
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Senegal Surf School Brings 20 Girls Back to Class

In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.

Euronews2 min read
Tesla's Camp Mode Lets You Sleep in Your EV All Night
InnovationJan 26

Tesla's Camp Mode Lets You Sleep in Your EV All Night

Tesla vehicles can now transform into comfortable overnight camping spots thanks to Camp Mode, which maintains cabin temperature and keeps devices charged while you sleep. The feature joins a growing list of innovative settings that make electric vehicles more versatile than traditional cars.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Volunteers Prep 50-Year Camp for Jersey City Kids
Planet WinsJun 5

Volunteers Prep 50-Year Camp for Jersey City Kids

Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Whitehouse Camp Readies for Summer Season
Acts of KindnessMay 10

Whitehouse Camp Readies for Summer Season

Volunteers gathered at Courageous Acres in Whitehouse to prepare the camp for another summer of serving families. The community effort ensures the camp will be ready to welcome guests this season.

Google: volunteers help1 min read
West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers
Acts of KindnessApr 30

West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers

A year-long volunteer effort just saved a summer camp from food loss and power outages. When Camp Kootaga's old generator died, a community rallied to donate and install a replacement for free.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Volunteers Give 50-Year Jersey Camp a Fresh Start
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Volunteers Give 50-Year Jersey Camp a Fresh Start

Dozens of volunteers transformed a beloved summer camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City kids since 1974. Their cleanup effort ensures Camp Liberty will shine for another generation of children.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Volunteers Revive 50-Year Jersey City Summer Camp
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Volunteers Revive 50-Year Jersey City Summer Camp

Employees rolled up their sleeves to refresh Camp Liberty, the oldest day camp in Liberty State Park. The volunteer cleanup ensures Jersey City kids will have another summer of fun at the beloved 1974 program.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
70 Volunteers Give Accessible Maine Camp a Spring Revival
Acts of KindnessMay 6

70 Volunteers Give Accessible Maine Camp a Spring Revival

Seventy volunteers, including campers with disabilities, transformed Camp Capella in Dedham, Maine during an annual spring cleanup that prepares the accessible summer camp for its nine-week season. The event showcases how a community gives back to a place that has given them years of joy and belonging.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Murphy Youth Police Academy Offers Free Summer Camps
Acts of KindnessMay 8

Murphy Youth Police Academy Offers Free Summer Camps

Murphy is opening registration for two free weeklong police academy camps this summer, giving local students hands-on experience with law enforcement. The camps run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for middle and high schoolers.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Volunteers Restore 50-Year-Old Summer Camp for Jersey Kids
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Volunteers Restore 50-Year-Old Summer Camp for Jersey Kids

Corporate volunteers spent a day revitalizing Camp Liberty, Jersey City's longest-running day camp that's been creating summer memories since 1974. Their cleanup work will welcome hundreds of local children back for another season of fun.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Volunteers Revive 50-Year-Old Jersey City Kids Camp
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Volunteers Revive 50-Year-Old Jersey City Kids Camp

Corporate volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore Camp Liberty, a beloved summer day camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City children since 1974. Their weekend of painting, weeding, and repairs ensures another generation of kids can create summer memories at Liberty State Park.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Camp Cranium Helps 475,000 Kids With Brain Injuries Thrive
Community HeroesAug 25

Camp Cranium Helps 475,000 Kids With Brain Injuries Thrive

At Camp Cranium in Pennsylvania, kids who survived severe brain injuries are climbing rock walls, hitting archery targets, and proving what's possible when young survivors get the right support. For 17 years, this camp has celebrated the resilience of children rebuilding their lives after traumatic brain injuries.

Google News - Health3 min read
Michigan Camp Rallies 100+ Volunteers for Kids With Illness
Acts of KindnessMar 30

Michigan Camp Rallies 100+ Volunteers for Kids With Illness

North Star Reach, a Michigan camp serving children with serious health challenges, is hosting its 10th anniversary Spring Work Weekend to prepare the 105-acre property for the 2026 season. The three-day volunteer event brings together families, donors, and community members to ready cabins and program spaces where kids can simply be kids.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Electric Rooftop Cabin Sets Up Camp in 60 Seconds
InnovationApr 23

Electric Rooftop Cabin Sets Up Camp in 60 Seconds

A Denver company just launched a rooftop shelter that transforms any truck into a hard-walled camping cabin at the push of a button. The Altus pops up electrically in one minute, giving adventurers full headroom and all-season protection.

New Atlas2 min read
Rosie the Surfing Lab Wins Big at World Championships
VideosAug 14

Rosie the Surfing Lab Wins Big at World Championships

A golden Labrador with 340,000 Instagram followers just dominated the World Dog Surfing Championships, taking home four first-place trophies. Rippin' Rosie has been catching waves with her owner since she was seven months old.

Good News Network2 min read
Albany Surf School Unites Disabled and Abled Wave Riders
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Albany Surf School Unites Disabled and Abled Wave Riders

A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."

ABC Australia2 min read
Tiny Surf Town Triples in Size as Visitors Never Leave
Global NewsJan 18

Tiny Surf Town Triples in Size as Visitors Never Leave

A remote Australian coastal town with inconsistent waves has become so beloved that travelers keep abandoning their plans to stay forever. Agnes Water's secret isn't world-class surf but something even better: a welcoming community that turns visitors into lifelong residents.

ABC Australia3 min read
New Zealand Camp Thrives With $20 Sites and Free Showers
Global NewsFeb 1

New Zealand Camp Thrives With $20 Sites and Free Showers

A family-run camping ground on New Zealand's Lake Hāwea proves simple hospitality still wins by keeping prices low and listening to what guests actually want. Since 2009, the Burdons have grown a 1970s campground into a thriving retreat that offers everything from budget tent sites to luxury domes.

Stuff NZ2 min read

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