Camp Cards – A New Product Sale
Camp cards have been gaining momentum and popularity with councils across the country. Over the past few years this new type of fundraising product sale has been utilized by a number of councils to raise money to support units, outdoor programs and council operations.
The cards include discounts from various businesses represented in the local council territory and typically have one time use “break off” coupons along with multi-use offers.
The cards are most widely offered at the low price point of $5.00. Customers recoup their donation by using one of the two one-time coupons, and enjoy multiple food, service and entertainment discounts throughout the year.
Features of a camp card sale typically include the following:
• Risk free for the Scouting unit by returning unused cards to the council
• Unit earns 40 – 50% commission
• Grocery or other major retail discounts make the cards easy to sell
• Customers receive high value
• Sale is sponsored by the council which allows the Scouts to wear their uniform
The following are resources recently used by local councils conducting camp card sales including:
• National Camp Card Vendor List
• Camp card samples
2012 Camp Card Broward
2012 Camp Card Monroe
2012 Exploring Card
2012 Mid-Iowa Camp Card
Sample Camp Card-2011 Central Florida
Sample Camp Card – Cape Fear 2011
Sample Camp Card – Gulf Coast 2011
Samples of Various Camp Cards
• Proposals to businesses
Camp Card Request for Discounter
Sample Camp Card Proposal for Retail Discounts
Sample Camp Card Proposal for Supermarkets
Sample Camp Card Presentation
• Business agreements for discounts
2012 Camp Card Vendor Partner Agreement – Reusable
2012 Camp Card Vendor Partner Agreement – Single Use
2012 Vendor’s Agreement – Northeast Georgia
• Leaders guides & tools
2012 Camp Card Leaders Guide – South Florida
2012 Camp Card Leader’s Guide – Monroe
Camp Card Guide – Evangeline
Camp Card Guide & Sample – Central Georgia
Camp Card Info – Northeast Georgia
Camp Card Info – Mt. Prospect IL
Camp Card Packet – Circle 10
Camp Card Fill-it-Up Sheet – South Florida
• Unit forms
2012 Camp Card Sign Up Form – Monroe
2012 Camp Card Sign Up Form – South Florida
2012 Exploring Card Sign Up Form – South Florida
Camp Card Unit Receipt – South Florida
Camp Card Unit Receipt – 2011 – South Florida
Camp Card Unit Tips – South Florida
Camp Card Unit Tracking Sheet – Flint River
Unit Tips for Success – South Florida
• Youth prizes and more…
Camp Card Prizes – Central Florida