Brainy Camps Association

“Form 990, Part I, Lines 1 and Part III, Line 1 BRAINY CAMPS ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO PROVIDE A PLACE AND PATH FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES, CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AND LIFE CHALLENGES TO EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD AND GROW IN THEIR CONFIDENCE BY PROVIDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, CAMPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND BY ASSISTING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE AND RELATED SERVICES. Program Service #1 Form 990, Part III, Line 4a CAMP CONNECT OFFERS CHILDREN AND TEENS DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD), AGES 9-17, AND OFFERS CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME, AGES 7-17, SEVEN DAYS AND SIX NIGHTS OF SUMMER FUN AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ALL THE FUN AND ADVENTURE OF A SLEEP-AWAY CAMP WITH MEDICAL STAFF CLOSE AT HAND. FOR ONE WEEK, THE CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HOW THEY ARE SEEN OR WHAT OTHERS THINK; THEY SIMPLY HAVE FUN. THEY PARTICIPATE IN A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES, LEARNING TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS, SKITS, AND CAMP OLYMPICS. FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW CAMPERS TO PRACTICE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE THE DISCUSSION OF MEANINGFUL TOPICS INCLUDING HOW TO HANDLE BULLYING, WHAT TO DO WHEN TEASED AND HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS. Program Service #2 Form 990, Part III, Line 4b CAMP NEW FRIENDS OFFERS CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH NEUROFIBROMATOSIS (AGES 7-17) SEVEN DAYS AND SIX NIGHTS OF SUMMER FUN AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. CAMP NEW FRIENDS SERVES TO REDUCE THE STIGMA AND ISOLATION THAT IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. THE CAMPS ALSO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH RESPITE. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE AND CHOOSE FROM A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. CHILDREN AND TEENS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CONDITION, STRENGTHS AND SELF-WORTH. Program Service #3 Form 990, Part III, Line 4c CAMP HEARTBEAT OFFERS CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH HEART CONDITIONS, AGES 7-16, FIVE DAYS AND FOUR NIGHTS OF SUMMER FUN, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS IN A SAFE AND SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT. CAMP HEARTBEAT WAS DEVELOPED BY BRAINY CAMPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY OF CHILDRENS NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. PARENTS CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE UNDER THE CONSTANT CARE OF TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED DOCTORS, NURSES AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO SPECIALIZE IN THE CONDITION. DR. CHARLES BERUL, DIVISION CHIEF OF THE CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM AT CHILDRENS NATIONAL, DR. RUSSELL CROSS AND DR. SARAH CLAUSS, ALSO OF CHILDRENS NATIONAL, AND DR. JANE CROSSON OF JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL ARE THE ONSITE CAMP PHYSICIANS. IN ADDITION TO FUN, THE GOAL OF CAMP HEARTBEAT IS TO REDUCE THE SOCIAL ISOLATION THAT IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH HEART DISORDER, AND INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OUR CAMPERS HAVE ABOUT THEIR CONDITION. THE CAMP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE KIDS TO WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND BECOME BETTER SELF ADVOCATES AND SELF MANAGERS OF THEIR CONDITION. THEY LEARN FROM PEERS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS WHO LIVE EFFECTIVELY WITH THE CONDITION, SERVING AS ROLE MODELS AND OFFERING HOPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE TO OUR CAMPERS. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE AND CHOOSE FROM A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. CHILDREN AND TEENS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CONDITION, STRENGTHS AND SELF-WORTH. Other Program Services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description Other Expenses Revenues Grants Camp great rock $56,522 $28,727 Camp Take Charge $32,740 $19,450 $350 Camp Super Smile $13,559 $10,280 Camp Take Hold $13,433 $8,550 Camp Super CAMPERS ALWAYS $25,295 $9,245 $760 Camp Healthy Habits $1,405 $475 Total $142,954 $76,727 $1,110 Members or Stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Lines 6, 7A And 7B CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS TH”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b THE RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL REVIEW APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE 990. THE LEGAL AFFAIRS AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES, THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE GOVERNANCE SECTIONS AND THE PUBLIC BENEFIT SECTIONS, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF BRAINY CAMPS BEFORE FILING.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c BRAINY CAMPS IS GOVERNED BY THE POLICIES OF ITS PARENT, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THESE POLICIES INCLUDE A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, AND A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. BRAINY CAMPS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED THESE POLICIES ON JANUARY 10, 2016.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a BRAINY CAMPS ASSOCIATION ("BCA") RELIES ON ITS ULTIMATE PARENT, CHILDREN NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR BCA'S PRESIDENT. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER USED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 BRAINY CAMPS ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”