At Trail Ridge, we run various programs all year long. Throughout the year we go through basic items as we clean, conduct maintenance, and host activities. The cost of all these items adds up! Below are lists of several departments' "most wanted" items. These are some of the most commonly used materials that we use on a regular basis. You may have some of these items sitting around your home, or may work in a trade that gives you access to these materials. Take a look through the lists and see if you're able to help out! You can mail donation items, or just drop them off directly at camp. Please call ahead of time to schedule a drop-off time. If you live in southeast Wisconsin, you can drop off donations at VCY America—just let them know it's for Trail Ridge. 

Kitchen

Styrofoam Cups (12 oz)
Divided Styrofoam Plates
Disposable Cutlery
Dixie Cups
Disposable Napkins
Gallon & Quart Ziploc Bags
Dawn Dish Soap (75 oz)
Medium & Large Vinyl Gloves

Housekeeping

Pump Hand Soap (not anti-bacterial)
Bleach
Paper Towels
Pod-Type Laundry Detergent
Cheap Liquid Landry Detergent

Office

8.5x11 Cardstock
Forever Stamps
A1 Envelopes
Teachers Tape
Laminating Pouches (8.5x11 and 5x7)
Packing Tape
Black 1 inch Binders
Black 3-prong Folders
Epson 542 Refill Bottles (Color and Black)
Batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, C, D)

Gift Cards

Wal-Mart
Sam's Club
Menards
Home Depot
Amazon
Kwik Trip
Hobby Lobby
Michael's Craft Store

Crafts

Miscellaneous

Black Fine Tip Sharpie Markers
Multi-Colored Fine Tip Sharpie Markers
Silver Fine Tip Sharpie Markers
Colored/Patterned Duct Tape (any kind)
Gaffer Tape
Duct Tape (any color)
Lego Brand Legos

          Maintenance

Carpentry

2x4's
2x6's
Treated 2x4's
Treated 2x6's
Treated 5/4 Decking
T-25 Exterior Decking screws in 1 1/2, 2 1/2, and 3 1/2 inch.
Zip System Flashing Tape
Lexel Sealant

Paint/Sheetrock

Various size Paint Brushes (Wood Handled)
Various Colors of Spray Paint
Field Marking Paint (White)
Paint Thinner
Wooster Shortcut Brushes
Ceiling paint/primer

Mechanic

Motor Oil (various--Call and ask)
Tubes of Grease
Disposable Ear Plugs
Starting Fluid
Brake Cleaner
PB Blaster
WD-40
Coolant (50/50 or full-strength)
Oil filters (various sizes call and ask)
Brake fluid.
Windshield wipers (various sizes call and ask)

Plumbing

Sloan A 41-A Flush Valves  (1.6gpf)
1/2" Pex Pipe, Fittings, Rings
3/4" Pex Pipe, Fittings, Rings
1/2" & 3/4" Shark Bite Couplings
Blue Monster Teflon Tape
3/4 inch full port threaded ball valves

Electrical

Bar Chain Oil
Weed Wacker String (.095)
Ear Muffs
Disposable Dust Masks
Hand Tools (Rakes, Shovels, etc.)
50:1 Mixing Oil
Scoop style snow shovels

Landscaping 

Bar Oil
Mixing Oil
Sta-Bil
Weed Wacker String (.095)
Ear Muffs
Dust Masks
Hand Tools (Rakes, Shovels, etc.)

Special Projects

We occasionally have needs for lumber, paint, and other construction/remodeling materials. Special tools and equipment are sometimes needed to keep up with ongoing repairs.  If you have any of these things you'd like to donate, please contact us to see if we can use it or have room to keep that in stock for a future project.  

We also are building a contact list for tradespeople: carpenters, electricians, arborists, painters, plumbers, HVAC, etc.  If you are skilled in a particular trade and are willing to donate time or materials, please give us a call or send an email so when we could use your services, we can contact you first!  

Drop-Off Locations

Trail Ridge Camp
S2695 Cherith Way
Hillsboro, WI 54634
VCY America
3434 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208