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

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows | Santa Monica, CA

About The Event

Taste of Camp is an elevated culinary celebration inspired by the joy, nostalgia, and connection of summer camp—reimagined for grownups. Enjoy gourmet takes on campfire favorites, signature cocktails, immersive experiences, and meaningful moments—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.

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

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!