Deer Valley Lakeview Lodge Campaign

AT THE HEART OF IT ALL

Creating Memories Every Day

Every summer the mountain calls us and each year we respond. For more than 60 years Deer Valley has provided families, groups and schools an opportunity to come together, unplug and replenish the soul while enjoying the natural beauty of the Laurel Mountains. Through the years, our camp has continued to grow and improve thanks to your continued generous investments. Now it is time to turn our attention to Lakeview Lodge.

It is Deer Valley’s commitment to serve the whole family that makes our community so special. Your help is needed to raise the $850,000 required to rebuild Lakeview Lodge and ensure that we continue to be a community that welcomes all ages and abilities. Please join us and make your gift today to The Heart of it All Campaign.

To make a gift, please enter your information below or download and complete the Commitment Form today.

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  • Gifts of $1,000 or more may be fulfilled over a two-year period.
  • Gifts of property or appreciated stock are welcome.
  • Prospective donors aged 70 ½ may wish to speak with their financial advisors about Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from their IRA. It’s a great way to support Deer Valley and reduce your tax burden. Learn more about RMD.

For further information please contact Dave Riether at 800 962 2386 or driether@ymcapgh.org

 

AMENITIES WILL INCLUDE:Floorplan

  • Four season accommodations with easy access for campers with limited mobility

  • Central location with convenient access to the dining hall, chapel and water front

  • Golf cart parking

  • 10 rooms, each sleeping up to 5 persons

  • En suite bathrooms

  • 4 rooms and bathrooms will be ADA accessible

  • Improved sound insulation

  • Kitchenette

  • Expanded common space for group activities

  • Expanded porch to enjoy those famous Deer Valley sunsets

 

Deer Valley by the Numbers

A PROUD HISTORY OF CAMPING

  • Over 7,500 campers every year, including over 3,000 family campers
  • 1,850 students, parents and teachers participate in the Environmental Education Program each year
  • Almost 2,000 other campers including Y Guides and Princesses, Women’s Week, Quilters, Church Groups, Retreats, and Family Reunions
  • Drawing campers from 37 states – with 8 families celebrating more than 50 years at Deer Valley!

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • 23 board members who have given countless years of service and financial support
  • A Next Generation Board - laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s board leadership
  • More than 40 Clippers and Salts serving annually – preparing our youth for future leadership

COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

  • The Deer Valley Educational Fund makes sure that students from 6 local schools are able to experience the full benefit of camp and its educational opportunities through the Environmental Education Program.
  • Other local partnerships include Community Sledding days, 3D Archery for Keystone Warriors, Fishing Derbys

YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH INVESTMENTS

  • Over the last five years the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has invested $1 million into Deer Valley, including almost $790,000 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.