Fundraising Dinner & Awards – Holmes Camp & Retreat Center

See the 2026 EVENT JOURNAL.

Our 80th Anniversary fundraising dinner took place at The Riverside Church in the City of New York on Friday, October 23rd. We had a fantastic night celebrating our 80th year and honoring Dr. Ansley W. LaMar and SuperKidz Kamp, while raising funds for The Nunemaker Center. Support The Nunemaker Center

Special thanks to our Fall Dinner Committee, Mark Ainsworth, Kaleigh Ainsworth, Kathy Frost, Vicky Neilson, Jane Ritter and Brenda Verdesi. A big Thank You to Hunter LaMar and The Greenlight Jazz Trio.

The Holmes Board of Directors and Fall Dinner Committee were proud to honor, Dr. Ansley W. LaMar and Superkidz Kamp. Ansley’s relationship with Holmes spans more than 60 years, beginning as a camper, continuing as a counselor, to serving multiple terms on the Board of Directors. His experiences at Holmes shaped his lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and personal growth, inspiring him to found SuperKidz Kamp. Through that program, he has extended Holmes’ mission by helping young people build confidence, develop character, discover their strengths, and grow as compassionate leaders. See more by clicking above.

The Riverside Church in the City of New York is an inter-denominational church, influential on the nation’s religious and political landscapes. The Riverside Church is situated at one of the highest points of New York City, overlooking the Hudson River and 122nd Street, covering two city blocks. The 20-floor tower, rising to a height of 392 feet, makes it the tallest church in the U.S. and the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere. More

The Holmes fall dinner and awards presentation is our largest fundraising event of the year. Proceeds are used to make needed improvements to camp building and fund programming for adults and youth.

View all the fun from previous years below!

2026 Fall Dinner and Awards