| 2004 | · Founded
· 90-acre camp property with lake in Sioux City, IA was purchased as future site |
| 2004-2008 | · Fundraising – Quiet capital campaign was active
· Vision for layout of the camp property and buildings was designed |
| 2008 | · Preliminary site work began |
| 2009-2010 | · 1st 2 full-time employees hired |
| 2010-2011 | · Fundraising – Public capital campaign – Where Smiles Happen |
| 2011-2012 | · Phase 1 construction (Site, Lodge, and 1st Cabin) |
| 2012 | · 4 additional full-time employees hired
· Volunteer Medical Director recruited · Camp program sessions started · ACA Accreditation received · 1st Annual Fundraiser – Haunted Lodge Party |
| 2013 | · Iowa Respite Provider Status received
· 6 Part time and 10 seasonal staff hired · Launched new Programs: Day Camp, Summer Sleep Away, Travel, and Camp Your Way |
| 2014 | · 400 campers served
· Started Phase 2 capital improvements · Launched silent phase of S’more Smiles Campaign |
| 2015 | · 450 Campers Served
· Construction complete on Berkshire Cabin · Boat dock installed · Camp Director House purchased |
| 2016 | · Construction complete on Hampshire Cabin
· Advancement Director Hired · Executive Director Hired |
| 2017 | · Broke ground on Welcome Center Project
· Approved plans for new boathouse facility · Added After Hours Program |
