Kay Trust

A Non-Profit Scholarship Fund

Bridging the Gap… for Kids

We are a non-profit foundation administered by Twin Lakes Church, engaging people and organizations by providing and promoting the well-being of needy and less fortunate children in the general Santa Cruz area.

Our Dream

We envision a future where children’s wounds are healed, needs are met and potential is reached physically, emotionally and spiritually by helping each child discover pathways to successful living. This is done by continually seeking program partners that meet the diverse needs of the children and families in our community.

Our Services

Kay Trust offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships to children and youth who are under-served or would otherwise not be able to attend camping programs. Our program seeks to find those who might be in need of the type assistance we offer. We work closely with program partners to identify scholarship recipients and insure that our process is accessible, warm and welcoming. We do not discriminate, nor permit discrimination against applicants because of race, color, religious affiliation, marital status, sex, national origin, disability (both mental and physical), citizenship status or sexual orientation.

How Can You Help?

Contact us to find out how you can donate or volunteer. Your time and money will be help a child go to camp!

Scholarships

How Do I Apply?

If your child would benefit from attending one or more of the programs provided by one of our partners, you may apply for a scholarship by contacting or 831-465-3305.

Download a Kruz Kidz Scholarship Application

Download a Camp Hammer Scholarship Application

Once you have completed the scholarship application, one per child, please return the completed form to the following address with all the documents listed on the appropriate procedures document.

Kay Foundation Twin Lakes Church
2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
United States of America

Program Partners

Camp Hammer—Residential Camps

A Christian retreat center located on one hundred acres of Redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They offer three separate summer camper programs for children entering grades four through twelve. Activities include swimming, hiking, canoeing, fishing, BMX biking, rope swinging, imaginative games, skits, activities, singing and campfires. For more information, visit www.camphammer.com.

Advent Group Ministries—Foster Care

Their mission is to meet the needs of troubled and abused youth through Christian love and therapeutic services. The ministry team is comprised of Christians providing personal care to hurting children and their families through a professional staff of counselors, social workers and a network of well-trained volunteers. They use Foster Homes, Group Home Recovery Program (a live-in treatment program for chemically-dependent teenagers), Friendship Families (they offer support to the Group and Foster Home Programs), and a Counseling Program. For more information, visit www.adventgm.com.

Pajaro/Koinonia—Residential Camps

The Pajaro Rescue Mission of Watsonville, CA works to bring help and hope to the homeless and needy families via emergency services, room and board, and spiritual development programs. Children are afforded an opportunity to attend one week of camping at Camp Koinonia. This is a year-round camp in Eureka Canyon in South Santa Cruz County. Through this Program Partner, the Trust is able to serve the migrant and bi-lingual populations within Santa Cruz County.

Kruz Kidz—Summer Day Camps

This summer day camp is sponsored by Twin Lakes Church. These day camps are centered around providing sports, arts, nature and adventure camps for children. The programs range from the traditional adventure camp filled with games, crafts and field trips to specialty camps including sports, nature and environment, visual and performing arts. This program serves children entering grades 1–7. For more information, visit www.kruzkidz.com.

Joni & Friends (JAF)—Disabled Camps

Joni and Friends (the disability outreach of Joni Erickson Tada), is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability, whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend. Their objective is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of this group of people in practical ways. For more information, visit www.joniandfriends.org

Youth & Family Camps

These programs include Junior High & High School Camps, TLC Family Camp and Music Camp.

Prison Ministries

This program is dedicated to serving the needs of children whose parents have been incarcerated.

Become a Partner

If you are aware of a program you believe would be a good match for the Trust, please contact us at or 831-465-3305.