Fundraising Events
Good Fun. Great Purpose.
Real Community.
At Sugar Creek, fundraising isn't a formality — it's a celebration! Every event brings our community together around something bigger than a dollar amount: the belief that every kid deserves a transformational camp experience.
Support the Mission Through Events That Matter
There are a lot of ways to give to Sugar Creek — and some of the best ones involve a round of golf, a quilt you can't stop eyeing, or your next birthday. Our fundraising events exist to make support feel joyful and communal, not transactional.
Whether you show up in person, register online, or simply set up a Facebook fundraiser on your birthday, every act of generosity helps us keep camp accessible, excellent, and faith-filled for every camper who walks through our gates.
Sugar Creek is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 39-1156303).
Your participation and gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our Fundraising Events
Annual Quilt Auction & Fall Festival
60th Anniversary Celebration & Quilt Auction — September 18-20, 2026
Learn more on our Official Event Page
Share the Facebook Event
This is the big event Sugar Creek supporters look forward to all year… Every September, our beautiful bluff valley comes alive with the energy of hundreds of guests who gather for a day of food, fellowship, and friendly bidding on one-of-a-kind handmade quilts!
The Quilt Auction is more than a fundraiser — it's a reunion — including with those kindred spirits you are about to meet! Camper families, alumni, partner congregations, and community neighbors come together to celebrate how you, as supporters, help get kids outdoors and surround them with God’s love, and make sure that keeps going strong.
What's Included
Live quilt auction featuring handcrafted quilts donated by our community
5K Trail Run through the scenic Sugar Creek bluffs (coming in 2027!)
Country Store with handmade goods, baked items, and camp merchandise
Pony rides and kids' activities
Delicious BBQ and food vendors
Fellowship, worship, and the warm Sugar Creek welcome
This year (2026!) the Quilt Auction takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 during the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend on Sept. 18-20, 2026.
When: Annually in September
Annual Golf Fundraiser
Tee up for a cause. Our Annual Golf Fundraiser brings together golfers of all skill levels for a friendly, fun-filled day on the course — where every stroke supports Sugar Creek's mission and every hole is an excuse to connect with great people.
This is a fun event for individuals, church groups, corporate teams, and anyone who wants to combine a love of the game with a love for this ministry. Prizes, camaraderie, and the satisfaction of knowing your round of golf is sending a kid to camp.
Why Participate
Fun scramble format — all skill levels welcome
Great prizes and on-course contests
Lunch and refreshments included
An easy way for businesses and organizations to support the ministry
Sponsorship opportunities available — contact us for details
When: Coming in August 2027
Horse Project — Year-Round Giving
Sugar Creek's horses are beloved by campers — and keeping them healthy, happy, and part of the program takes real resources. The Horse Project is a creative, congregation-friendly way to make that happen.
We send your church group a horse poster divided into squares. Each square represents a contribution, and as your congregation fills them in, you collectively cover the cost of care, feed, and facilities for one of our horses. It's tangible, visual, and deeply satisfying to watch the poster fill up.
How It Works
Request a Horse Project poster for your congregation or group
Members fill in squares to symbolize their contribution
Every filled square helps fund the care and upkeep of Sugar Creek's horses
Great for Sunday school classes, youth groups, and congregational campaigns
Available all year — no specific event date required
When: Year-round
Birthday Club — Turn Your Birthday into a Gift
Here's the easiest fundraiser you'll ever do: on your birthday, set up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for Sugar Creek Bible Camp. Your friends and family give to camp instead of buying you a gift — and you get the joy of knowing your birthday made a real difference for a camper.
It costs you nothing. It takes five minutes to set up. And as a thank you for joining the Birthday Club, we'll send you a Sugar Creek merchandise item of your choice. Because your birthday deserves to be celebrated — and so does generosity.
How to Join the Birthday Club
Let us know you're setting up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for Sugar Creek
Create your fundraiser on Facebook — it takes less than 5 minutes
Share it with friends and family and watch the support roll in
We'll send you a camp merchandise item of your choice as a thank you
When: Your Birthday — anytime!
Other Ways to Support Sugar Creek
Fundraising events are just one part of the picture. Here are a few more ways to put your generosity to work:
Donate
One-time or recurring financial gifts fuel everything we do — from camperships for families who can't afford camp to facility improvements that keep the place safe and welcoming.
Give Supplies
We maintain a wishlist of supplies and equipment our staff and campers need most. Purchasing an item from the list is a simple, tangible way to make a direct difference.
Thrivent Action Teams
Thrivent members can put their $250 Action Team grants to work at Sugar Creek — funding a project and bringing volunteers along with them.
Every Act of Generosity Sends a Camper to Camp.
Whether you swing a club, bid on a quilt, fill a square on a horse poster, or simply share a birthday fundraiser — you are part of why Sugar Creek exists. Thank you for being in this with us.