An Evening of Fun to Keep WES Traditions Alive
Get Your Tickets Now for “Back to Camp” – October 25, 2025!
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds
Help Raise funds for WES Camp by going Back to Camp with fellow alumni and friends on October 25, 2025, at the Shasta District Fair Grounds. Come to a novel, camp-inspired fundraising event combining indoor/outdoor experiences and entertainment to support a great cause.
Enjoy fancy camp food (created by the Asphalt Cowboys and C&C Catering), Cocktails and Mocktails, Live Music and Dancing (including Line Dancing lessons!), an adventure inspired Auction, and some of your favorite camp traditions. This is your chance to learn about this half a century old rite of passage in our community or relive your memories of a life changing experience shared by generations.
Let’s come together to support the rebuilding of our beloved Whiskeytown Environmental School!
Bring a friend – 21 and over
For more information on how you can support the event as a sponsor, please contact sponsorship@wescommunity.org.
become a sponsor
Whiskeytown Environmental School Community (WES Community) exists to support educational goals through immersive outdoor experiences for learners at Whiskeytown Environmental School (WES). WES Community contributes to the school’s mission through advocacy and relationship building with communities, businesses, and public agencies to generate funds and further shared goals.
sponsorship levels
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• Exclusive branding as “Rebuild the Dream Presented by [Sponsor Name]”
• Logo on all event materials, banners, invitations, and website
• Full-page ad in event program (inside front cover or back cover)
• Two tables of premium seating for 20 Guests and complimentary wine
• Opportunity to give a speech or video presentation during the event
• Recognition in press releases, social media posts, and newsletters
• Prominent logo placement on event stage and during the slideshow
• Custom thank-you plaque presented during the event
Investment: $25,000
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• Logo on all event materials, banners, and website
• Half-page ad in event program
• One table of premium seating for 10 Guests and complimentary wine
• Recognition from the stage during the event
• Logo featured prominently during slideshow presentations
• Social media spotlight post before and after the event
Investment: $15,000
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• Logo on select event materials and website
• Quarter-page ad in event program
• One table of preferred seating for 10 Guests and complimentary wine
• Name recognition during the event
• Logo featured during slideshow presentations
• Group recognition in a post-event thank-you email
Investment: $10,000
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• Logo on website and select printed materials
• Recognition in the event program
• One table of seating for 8 guests
• Logo included in sponsor reel displayed during the event
Investment: $5,000
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• Name listed on website and in the program
• One table of seating for 8 guests
• Recognition during the sponsor reel slideshow
Investment: $2,500
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• Name listed in the event program
• An intimate table for 6 guests
• Recognition on the website
Investment: $1,000
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Event Elements Sponsorships (Each sponsorship includes signage and recognition)
• Dinner Sponsor ($10,000): Logo on dinner signage and mention in program
• Entertainment Sponsor ($7,500): Logo on stage and mention in program
• Silent Auction Sponsor ($5,000): Logo displayed at auction tables
• Wine or Cocktail Sponsor ($3,000): Logo on bar signage
• Photography Sponsor ($2,500): Logo on printed photo keepsakes
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We are accepting in-kind donations for food, drinks, decor, printing, or AV equipment in exchange for sponsorship recognition based on the estimated value.
MAKE AN IMPACT ON 4,500 CHILDREN EVERY YEAR FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS!
For over half a century, Whiskeytown Environmental School (WES) has been a beacon of wonder and learning, opening the magic of nature to more than 151,000 children. Nestled within the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, this historic camp, formerly known as N.E.E.D. Camp, is much more than a place, it's a life-changing experience that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and ignites a passion for our natural world. Back to Camp is not merely a unique indoor-outdoor public event; it’s a movement. It’s a public rallying cry to restore and transform the school campus that so many local kids rely on for their only taste of a camp experience. Imagine a vibrant campus where children dip their nets in the Nature Study Pond, explore miles of inspiring trails with naturalists, and splash in creeks that echo with laughter and discovery. This is the spark that lights the fire of lifelong environmental awe and stewardship. The Carr Fire in 2018 took more than just a piece of our landscape—it deprived over 21,000 children of that transformative experience. Now, we have the chance to rebuild, reimagine, and reignite the spirit of WES as a modern science education center with overnight accommodations and dynamic programs.
Beyond serving K-6 students, when WES is not in session, the campus will offer programs, servicelearning, and leadership opportunities for college students, high schoolers, and adults. By sponsoring the Back to Camp event, you’re not just donating; you’re investing in a legacy of hope and renewal. Your support will accelerate the rebuilding of WES as a vital community resource, turning past tragedy into tomorrow’s triumph. With every dollar, you help ensure that every child in Shasta County can step into nature’s classroom and carry the lessons of curiosity and conservation throughout their lives. Be a part of this extraordinary opportunity. Stand with us as we rebuild, inspire, and empower the next generation of land stewards. Together, we can transform lives, nurture dreams, and create a future where nature’s magic is within every child’s reach. Will you be the catalyst for change? Sponsor the Back to Camp event and help us shape a legacy that will inspire for the next 50 years and beyond!
By Melinda Kashuba,
PhD Whiskeytown Environmental School Community Board President
