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Taste of Camp: An Evening Under the Stars to Support Foster Youth

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows | Santa Monica, CA

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About The Event


Taste of Camp is an elevated culinary celebration inspired by the joy, nostalgia, and connection of summer campβ€”reimagined for grownups. Enjoy gourmet takes on campfire favorites, signature cocktails, immersive experiences, and meaningful momentsβ€”all under the stars.

All proceeds benefit Happy Trails for Kids, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit. Through transformative summer camp and year-round programs, Happy Trails for Kids creates community, confidence, and joy for children in foster care. We have launched a capital campaign to establish a permanent camp home in Acton, ensuring generations of foster youth have a place to belong, grow, and thrive.

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Event Highlights


  • Tasting stations from Los Angeles' top restaurants
  • Craft cocktails + elevated campfire desserts
  • Immersive "camp" experiences
  • Stories of impact from Happy Trails youth and camp counselors
  • High-energy live auction with one-of-a-kind packages
  • Special guests and entertainment to be announced
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Why It Matters


Camp is more than s’mores and songs. For youth in foster care, it’s a rare chance to be kids again, to connect, and grow. Funds raised from Taste of Camp help provide:

Cost-Free Camp Attendance
Year-Round Mentorship & Leadership Programs
Capital Support for a Permanent Camp Home in Acton

In 2024, your support helped send 500+ foster youth to camp. In 2025, we’re dreaming even bigger!

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How to Get Involved


Sponsor the Event

Sponsorship packages include premier seating, recognition, and brand integration.

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Donate an Auction Item

Unique experiences, travel, dining, and one-of-a-kind items help drive fundraising success.

Contribute an item
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Food and Beverage Partners & Sponsors


Thank you to the sponsors, restaurants, and beverage partners who bring the flavor to Taste of Camp!

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Help Send a Kid to Campβ€”Right Now


Not able to attend? You can still make a difference. Every $1,000 raised sends one child to camp.

Donate Today
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