Founded by Murray Struver, the camp originally served as a retreat for inner-city kids to spend time in the country. The camp's focus changed when the daughter of Struver's close friend was unable to attend because she was diagnosed with cancer.
Murray Struver founded the camp, which initially served as a haven for city kids to spend time in the rural environment. However, the camp's focus altered when Struver's friend's daughter was unable to attend school because she had been diagnosed with cancer.