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
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!
How to Get Involved
Sponsor the Event
Sponsorship packages include premier seating, recognition, and brand integration.
Donate an Auction Item
Unique experiences, travel, dining, and one-of-a-kind items help drive fundraising success.
Food and Beverage Partners & Sponsors
Thank you to the sponsors, restaurants, and beverage partners who bring the flavor to Taste of Camp!
Jon and Shannon Abrams, Scott Shagrin and Lauren Abrams, Jesse and Michelle Adams, Alan Bilanin and Susan Zolla, Erika and Jay Frank, Robert and Laurie Goldstein, Francesca and Anthony Guagliano, Dan and Caitlin Miller, Thomas Safan
Help Send a Kid to Camp—Right Now
Not able to attend? You can still make a difference. Every $1,000 raised sends one child to camp.
Donate Today