Fundraising
North Star Reach is a camp specially designed for children with life-threatening, serious, and chronic medical conditions. Because of their health issues, these children cannot attend a regular summer camp. As part of the SeriousFun Network of camps for children with serious health concerns, North Star Reach offers these kids the chance to enjoy one of childhood’s most valued traditions: a summer of swimming, climbing, canoeing, arts, and crafts, making new friends, and creating lifelong memories. North Star Reach’s facilities include all this and a state-of-the-art medical center staffed 24 hours to support and supervise its campers. Best of all, North Star Reach is free of cost for campers who qualify… and for their siblings.
We have been fundraising for North Star Reach, which serves as the starting location for the 5K and the turn-around point for the 10K, since the beginning of Swim to the Moon. North Star Reach would not be where it is today without the generous help of its fundraisers. This year, as part of the registration for the 10K and 5K swims, we ask each participant to become a fundraiser and raise a minimum of $10. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive special prizes!
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$100 - $249: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH NORTH STAR REACH T-SHIRT
Celebrate the magic of camp with a super soft, super comfy North Star Reach t-shirt from Abercrombie and Fitch! These tees do more than outfit campers—they build connection, spark joy, and remind kids they belong.
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$250 - $499: SUNGLASSES
Walk (or swim) on sunshine in these super sleek shades for your sunny days at the lake!
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$500 - $999: VINTAGE SWIM TO THE MOON TOTE WITH A SURPRISE INSIDE
Throwback to the early days of Swim to the Moon with this vintage tote bag! Each tote comes with a North Star
Reach surprise inside!
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$1,000 - $2,499: DUCK CANVAS TOTE BAG
Hit the lake with the perfect bag for all of your gear with the Hillsboro tote bag. This tote is made of tight weave cotton canvas for maximum durability. The design features a large main
compartment with a bottom gusset for extra room, and contrasted color, heavy cotton web handles
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$2,500 - $2,999: STANLEY QUENCHER H2.0 FLOWSTATE TUMBLER (40oz)
This travel tumbler is just what you need to keep your drink cold for all-day hydration at the lake! The lid features a
rotating cover with three positions: a straw opening, a wide mouth for drinking, and a full-cover top to prevent spills.
The larger size even fits comfortably in your vehicle’s cup holder and comes with a rugged handle for carrying.
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$5,000+: STAY AT CAMP!
Sleep where you swim and experience the magic of camp with overnight lodging in a cabin at North Star Reach! As
a dedicated fundraiser, you and five (5) guests can sleep where you swim on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Come to
camp to pick up your race packet before settling in to one of our climate-controlled cabins and exploring camp at
your leisure for the rest of the day/evening. Each cabin has 2 full bathrooms, 6 bunk beds, and 2 semi-private
bedrooms.
All participants may also consider making a donation during registration to help North Star Reach help these special children have the summer of their dreams!
