Campers Inn RV, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, has been honored once again for its outstanding commitment to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. During the Spotlight on Excellence Lunch at the 2025 RVDA Convention/Expo, the Care Camp Foundation recognized Campers Inn RV for contributing more than $1 million since the start of the partnership in 2021. These contributions have helped support 41,000 children with cancer and their families through the Care Camps mission.
This honor not only highlights the dealership’s philanthropic spirit but also marks more than five years of sustained, heartfelt involvement with an organization dedicated to helping young patients experience joy, healing, and community in the great outdoors.
Recognition at the RVDA Convention/Expo Spotlight on Excellence Lunch
The annual RVDA Convention/Expo brings together dealers, manufacturers, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation, growth, and excellence within the RV world. While much of the event focuses on business achievements, the Spotlight on Excellence Lunch also acknowledges humanitarian accomplishments that reflect the heart of the RV lifestyle.
During the 2025 luncheon, Care Camps presented CEO Jeff Hirsch and the Campers Inn RV team with a special recognition award for their multi-year commitment and extraordinary generosity. The award highlighted the dealership’s efforts as going far beyond standard corporate giving; it recognized a long-term, values-driven partnership rooted in compassion and community support.
This recognition places Campers Inn RV among the RV industry’s top contributors to charitable causes and reinforces its reputation as not just a leader in sales and service, but a leader in giving back.
A Legacy of Giving That Began with Employees
Campers Inn RV’s recognized contributions did not start as a corporate initiative, but with the people who work there. Campers Inn’s charitable involvement began as an employee giving campaign. Team members were invited to contribute toward sending children with cancer to medically supported oncology camps across North America.
Employees embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly, demonstrating the compassionate culture that Campers Inn RV has prioritized since its beginnings in 1966. That employee-led effort was the spark that eventually fueled much larger giving programs. The company began matching donations, and over time, these combined contributions grew into a multi-year philanthropic commitment that continues to expand today.
Each year, employees of Campers Inn contribute thousands to the Care Camps Foundation through company-matched donations and fun programs like 2025’s “Step Up to Compete for Kids” campaign. This was a new campaign during which employees competed to win company-wide prizes by counting their steps. Overall, this event raised over $1,400 for Care Camps companywide. The corporate office was awarded a Bronze badge for its contribution of more than $700. The campaign was such a success that it will be returning annually, beginning in 2026.
Growing Into a Major Force for Care Camps
What started as a grassroots initiative evolved into something transformative. Campers Inn RV created a formalized giving strategy, strengthened its partnership with the Care Camps Foundation, and began hosting larger fundraising opportunities.
One major milestone highlighted by the foundation was a gala hosted by the Hirsch family. This event alone contributed more than $400,000; nearly half of the dealership’s total multi-year donations. The gala showcased not only the Hirsch family’s generosity, but their dedication to leveraging the company’s national reach to fuel awareness and support for this cause.
This kind of large-scale fundraising is essential for Care Camps, an organization whose mission relies on charitable contributions to provide unique, medically supervised camp experiences for children affected by cancer. By surpassing the $1 million mark in total giving, Campers Inn RV has become one of the foundation’s most impactful supporters.
Why Care Camps Matters
Care Camps focuses on something that can often feel impossible during childhood cancer treatment: letting kids be kids.
These camps give children the chance to:
- Experience outdoor adventures like swimming, hiking, canoeing, and campfires
- Build friendships with peers who understand their journey
- Enjoy safe, medically supervised environments staffed with specialized oncology professionals
- Feel a sense of normalcy and joy beyond the walls of hospitals and treatment centers
For many families, attending a Care Camp is a life-changing experience. Treatments, travel, and medical expenses often strain family resources, making traditional camp experiences inaccessible. Care Camps ensures that kids can attend at no cost, removing financial barriers and giving them the chance to reclaim moments of childhood joy.
Campers Inn RV’s donations directly support camp operations, staffing, supplies, facility improvements, transportation, and programming. With more than $1 million contributed, supporting 41,000 kids with cancer and their families, the dealership has helped thousands of children take part in these healing outdoor experiences.
A Culture Guided by Values
Campers Inn RV’s dedication to Care Camps reflects the broader values that guide the company. Founded in 1966 by Art and Fran Hirsch on the principle that every customer deserves to be treated with fairness and respect, the dealership has always emphasized service, community, and relationships.
Today, under Jeff Hirsch’s leadership, the company continues to grow while maintaining its core values:
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Continuous improvement
- Corporate sustainability
These values influence not only how the company serves its customers but how it contributes to local and national charitable organizations. The recognition from Care Camps is a testament to a culture that prioritizes doing the right thing, whether that’s for a customer, an employee, or a child facing a difficult medical journey.
A Lasting Impact on Families Across North America
Campers Inn RV’s contributions have had a ripple effect that stretches far beyond any single dealership location. Their continued support means more camps can expand capacity, improve facilities, and create new opportunities for kids who need a break from the stress of treatment.
Families often describe Care Camps as a turning point; a moment when their child felt hopeful, free, and connected again. By helping fund these experiences, Campers Inn RV is playing a crucial role in fostering emotional healing and creating lifelong memories.
Looking Ahead
As the Care Camps Foundation moves into the future, partners like Campers Inn RV will continue to play an essential role in sustaining and expanding the mission. With more families affected by childhood cancer each year, the need for support continues to grow.
To combat this need, Campers Inn has developed their own private brand travel trailer, Westbrook, built for what is important to their customers. Part of the proceeds from every Westbrook sold will go directly to the Care Camps Foundation.
The dealership’s generous contributions, community leadership, and ongoing commitment ensure that thousands of children will continue to benefit from safe, joyful, medically supported outdoor experiences.
