• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
2022 Summer Camp is ON!
Session 1: July 4 - 15, 2022
Session 2: July 18 -29, 2022
Session 3: August 1 - 12, 2022
Roundtrip transportation provided. Pick up/drop off in Portland, ME, Lewiston, ME, and Malden , MA
Overnight Camp
Ages 8-13
Three 2-week sessions offered throughout the summer
Campers rotate through various scheduled activity periods a day. Daily activities include swimming, archery, arts & crafts, nature & outdoor living skills, sports & fitness, drama, dance, high & low ropes, and canoeing. Sessions are also filled with special activities and events like live animal shows, all-camp carnivals, camp olympics, camp-outs, and talent shows along with special events like Agassiz's Best Dance Crew, Agassiz's Lipsync Battle, Halloween in August.
Teen Advancement Program
Ages 14-16
Three 2-week sessions offered throughout the summer
This leadership training program focuses on group building, goal setting, teamwork, tolerance and compromise, integrity, role modeling, & community service. Campers in this program will also enjoy many of the traditional activities like swimming, canoeing, archery, dance, sports, arts, and other activities as part of the overall Agassiz Village community. The goal of this program is to raise camper self-identity and awareness, and develop specific leadership skills and values.
Leaders In Training (LIT)
Program (year round)
Ages 16-17
Starts with two 4-week sessions offered throughout the summer
The LIT program offers an opportunity for a select group of young leaders to enter our first ever year round program. The program starts at camp with a 4-week program with a group of 16-17 year old teens seeking hands-on leadership skills development and potential future employment with Agassiz. Each candidate is required to apply for the position and is interviewed prior to their selection.
Once the LIT’s have completed their 4-week program at the summer camp, they will then be involved in workshops and meetings once a month. These workshops will range from career and college readiness, financial literacy, conversations with established working professionals as well as leadership and SEL focused work.
*more information coming soon*
