ASU History

1st Year: 2007
Our very first year was a tremendous success! We raised over $17,000 and 19 kids attended our week-long camp. Our campsite was the YMCA's Camp Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, AZ. Our staff consisted of a nurse, therapist, camp director, and 15 counselors.

2nd Year: 2008
This was our second year and we continued to improve our program! We raised over $24,000 and 36 kids attended our weeklong camp. Our campsite was the YMCA's Camp Sky-Y in Prescott, AZ. Our staff consisted of a nurse, therapist, camp director, and 21 counselors.

3rd Year: 2009
Our third year of camp was marked by incredible growth! This year we hosted a teen program for the first time; six teens were in attendance. We raised over $44,000 and brought a total of 48 kids to camp! Camp was hosted at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, AZ. Our staff included a nurse, therapist, camp director, teen camp director, and 30 counselors.

4th Year: 2010

This was our biggest year yet! With 53 campers in our general program and 16 campers in our teen program,   we hosted a total of 69 kids. Camp was held at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, AZ from July 12th to the 17th. Our   staff was comprised of a nurse, therapist, camp director, teen camp director, and 38 counselors.

5th Year: 2011

This was a year of tremendous success and growth! A total of 83 campers were able to attend camp, making us the second largest Camp Kesem in the nation. We raised $53,000 for the camp this year that was hosted at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, AZ. Our staff consisted of a nurse, therapist, camp director, teen camp director and 49 counselors.