Care Camps Foundation announced the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign taking place June 2026, in partnership with the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA). The month-long fundraising campaign will take place during National Camping Month and RV dealerships across the country are invited to join in a friendly competition to support pediatric oncology camps, RVDA said in a recent release.
Compete for Kids was initially launched in 2025 as a simple and engaging way for the RV industry to give back. Funds raised through the campaign support camps that serve children with cancer and their families, providing safe and meaningful outdoor experiences that promote healing, connection, and joy.
In its first year, Compete for Kids helped support 125 camps across the United States and Canada, impacting more than 47,000 children with cancer and their families. Building on that momentum, the 2026 campaign continues to focus on ease of participation, flexibility and industry-wide collaboration. There is no minimum fundraising requirement, and dealerships can participate in ways that best fit their teams and communities.
“Care Camps Foundation is incredibly grateful for the remarkable support the RV industry has shown through Compete for Kids,” said Jenna Berneck, development director at Care Camps Foundation. “The willingness of RV dealerships to step forward, work together and support camps that serve children with cancer and their families has been truly meaningful. This campaign continues to remind us how powerful generosity can be when an industry rallies around a shared purpose.”
RVDA President Phil Ingrassia emphasized the pride the industry takes in supporting the campaign. “RV dealers are deeply connected to the outdoors and fostering family experiences,” Ingrassia said. “Compete for Kids is a natural fit for our industry, and we are proud to partner with Care Camps Foundation to help bring these camp experiences to children with cancer and their families.”
Dealerships that participated in the 2025 campaign were recognized on stage at the RVDA Convention in Las Vegas, highlighting the impact and leadership shown across the industry. Long View RV was named the top fundraiser in the inaugural year.
“Being part of Compete for Kids was incredibly rewarding for our team,” said Lexi Roberts of Long View RV, who accepted the top fundraiser recognition in 2025. “It brought our staff together around a cause that truly matters, and knowing our efforts helped support camps serving children with cancer made it even more meaningful.”
Registration for the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign is now open. RV dealerships are encouraged to learn more and sign up to participate through the campaign website and registration page.
