Extraordinary childhood.
More open doors.
High-quality summer and community experiences that help children think, create and grow — and access that brings more families in.
Quality and access belong together.
Quality childhood experiences should not depend solely on a family’s ability to pay. OpenJoy creates meaningful programs that go beyond supervision and builds pathways to participation through accessible programming and need-based financial assistance.
2026: We built it. 2027: We expand access.
Summer Camp 2026 brought children together for a season of movement, creativity and friendship.
- 150children participated in Summer Camp 2026.
- 40children attended with ELRC support in 2026. Historical support; 2027 eligibility is not implied.
OpenJoy Foundation Summer Access Fund 2027
Help us open Summer Camp 2027 to more children. Full and partial assistance will vary by family need and may cover one week, several weeks or a portion of the season.
- $25,000Initial fundraising goal. Every gift helps open more doors.
- At least 25 childrenOur goal for full or partial need-based camp assistance.
What is happening — and what is next
Our community programs support the same mission: quality childhood experiences, more accessible to families. Every program below has a clear status.
UPCOMING · A December 2026 cultural celebration for Russian-speaking immigrant families.
A mission shaped by lived experience.
Founder Vanda Medvedovskaya grew up with limited access to enrichment and later rebuilt her life in a new country. OpenJoy brings that understanding to families facing financial and language barriers — with quality, dignity and joy at the center.
Support that makes a difference.
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Foundations Community PartnershipFoundations Community Partnership supported OpenJoy Foundation through an Emergency Action Grant. We are grateful for their partnership and support for our work with children and families.
More ways to open doors.
Partner with us, host a fundraiser, support an event or volunteer your time and skills. Find the path that fits you on Get Involved.
Rooted in community. Accountable to you.
OpenJoy Foundation is a Pennsylvania nonprofit and 501(c)(3) public charity. Learn about our board, nonprofit documents and reporting on the Transparency page.
Help open the door to a joyful summer.
Your gift helps more children experience a summer of movement, creativity and belonging.
