• 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.
REGISTRATION
Registration for 2025 summer sessions opens on January 15, 2025.
2025 SUMMER SESSION DATES
5-day sessions:
SESSION 1: Sunday, June 29 - Thursday, July 3
SESSION 2: Sunday, July 6 - Thursday, July 10
12-day sessions:
SESSION 3: Sunday, July 13 - Thursday, July 24
SESSION 4: Sunday, July 27 - Thursday, August 7
KEY DATES
January 15: Registration for 2025 summer sessions opens.
April 15: Camper physicals and immunizations due.
May 15: All paperwork for sessions due.
June 1: All payments for summer sessions due.
June 29: Camp opens.
Why Attend Agassiz? Because a summer at Agassiz impacts a child's life forever. Our mission is to “prepare youth for life’s journey.” Through our residential overnight summer camp experience and year-long teen enrichment program, youth develop critical leadership and life skills that positively impact their futures.
Positive Youth Development
Our fun Overnight Camp and iTHRIVE Program help kids build critical life skills while exploring new talents, forging lasting friendships, and building confidence in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Scenic Location
Our summer camp is situated in Poland, Maine, on 330 acres, with two miles of waterfront on beautiful Thompson Lake, offering boundless opportunities for hiking, water sports, and fun recreational activities.
Affordable for All
Enrollment in our summer sessions includes overnight accommodations, three meals a day, transportation to and from camp, and all on-campus activities and off-site special events for iTHRIVE participants.