Any contributions are tax-deductible. If you are able to assist, please call (310) 604-2470 or email Rocky Wilson, Executive Director. You can also download our Wishlist in PDF.
Thank you for your donations and support! Camp is a great place to learn and have fun. Your support helps to keep camp such a fun place to be!
-Katie
Build in 1947, Camp Conrad-Chinnock is in a revival after many years of neglect. Please consider how you and your family, friends, or business may be able to assist in ensuring the future of Camp Conrad-Chinnock.
Diabetic Youth Services is in need of many items for its programs. You may visit REI for a portion of its needs. All donations are tax-deductible
The following list has many small and large items that the camp needs. Any donations of the actual items, funds to purchase them, or work crews would be greatly appreciated.
Major Needs
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ITEMS
- Engineering of water and sewer plans
- Installation of electric and propane to cabins and outlying buildings
- Camper cabins - 13 total ($60,000 each or sponsor one-half for $35,000; payable over 5 years)
- Upgrade and remodel kitchen ($350,000)
- Remodel dining room & add outside deck ($200,000)
- Add second story to medical building / infirmary and remodel ($600,000)
- Engineer, grade, and pave camp driveway (3/8 mile) (~ $42,000)
- Convert two restroom facilities into showers ($25,000 each)
- Additional medical team sleeping quarters for 24-48 people ($1.5 million)
- Remodel of inside of crafts building ($10,000)
- Commercial dishwasher ($10,000)
GENERAL PROGRAM NEEDS
- Sound engineering and installation of panels in dining hall and Risner Conference Center to muffle sound ($5,000)
- Camperships (no limit-$550 each)
- Replacement of mountain bikes and related equipment (18 bikes @ $450 each)
- Digital video recorder ($1,500)
- Archery equipment (bows, arrows, & safety equipment) ($1,200)
MEDICAL AREA
- Portable and self-contained bar code reader inventory ($500)
- Replacement surgical instruments (~$300)
CRAFTS
- All craft supplies of all kinds (range $30 to $1,000)
- Power tools: Scroll saw, drill motor, band saw etc.
KITCHEN
- Stainless steel sinks, 3 sink style, (commercial size) ($3,600)
- Microwave Oven, Commercial ($1,200)
- Flatware, dishes, and pots and pans
MAIN PHYSICAL PLANT
- 24-ton gas log splitter ($1900)
- Small gas-powered utility vehicle (used is fine)
- Mattresses - 144 bunk size, vinyl bed mattresses, 5" thick (~$75 each)
- Doors, solid core, 32" & 36" ($150 each)
- Couches & chairs, heavy duty, for the camper areas (indoor) (new ~ $770)
- Light fixtures - 4-foot fluorescents (8-$45 each)
- Water saving shower heads (up to 10 heads) ($30 each)
- Hot water heater using propane (working, does not need to be new) fast recovery 80 gallons (one unit) and 40 gallon (two units)
- Expand the 1/2 court basketball area to full court ($TBD or in-kind)
- Rail road ties and peeler poles (up to 200 poles) for parking lot
- Shower stalls, plastic, 32" ($450 each)
- Retile of ceramic tiles in bathrooms in Stebbins (medical building) ($3,000)
- Re-roof following buildings (supplies, professional labor, or money to cover them) –Headquarters, Bathrooms, Staff Lodge, Manager's cabin, Medical sleeping cabins, & Director's cabin
- Power generators: 20-30 KW diesel for main camp and 10-15 KW diesel for Risner Lodge
- Outdoor Commercial BBQ Trailer ($4,500)
- Indoor/outdoor carpet (5 rooms, 12' x 12', at $100 each)
DINING HALL
- New double doors, for entrance to dining hall, with glass see through, stainless steel. ($4,000)
SHOP AREA
- Back-Hoe (large or small), new or used
- Airless Sprayer or High volume/low pressure sprayer
- All types of hand and power tools: hammers, pliers, wrenches, levels, screwdrivers, shovels, rakes, axes, drills, sanders, • grinders, sawzall, plumbing tools, wheelbarrows etc. (can use almost any tool)
- Pressure steam cleaner
- Pressure washer ($170)
- Pipe threading machine
- Pipe cutter
- Chainsaw (~20")
- Snow plow and blower
POOL AREA
- Replace underground electrical supply lines (increase size)