Our History
Summer Dreams began with a group of camping alumni who shared a belief in the value of organized camping. The catalyst for the foundation was the celebration of Camp Robin Hood's fiftieth season in 1995. The group, having been actively involved in camping as both campers and staff, recognized how important the camping experience was in a child's life. They also recognized how many children in Ontario were unable to attend camp because of a lack of financial means. These alumni wanted to give children the opportunity to experience the memories, thrills, enthusiasm and learning that summer camp provides. And thus Summer Dreams was born.

Our Structure
Summer Dreams is a registered charitable foundation. Structurally, Summer Dreams is set up as a corporation. The Charity is actively managed by a board of directors, with each director elected for a one year term at an annual general meeting. The directors include a President (who also acts as the Chairman of the Board), a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. While only two directors are needed for a meeting of the board of directors, a majority of the directors form a quorum for the transaction of business. Any question is decided by a majority of votes. If there is a tie, the President can have a second or casting vote. The Vice-President serves the role of President in the President's absence.

The directors administer the affairs of the corporation with the assistance of officers. The officersneed not be members of the board of directors, but like the directors, must be a member of the charity. Neither officers nor directors receive renumeration.

Our Membership
Membership of Summer Dreams includes all individuals, corporations, partnerships and other legal entities that make a donation of at least ten dollars per year. Each member is entitled to one vote on each question arising at any special, general or annual meeting of the members. Every question at the meeting is decided by a majority of the votes.