Each April, Camp Opportunity participates in Pinwheels for Prevention, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse prevention. This initiative uses the pinwheel as a symbol of hope, joy, and a bright future for all children. The pinwheel serves as a visual reminder that every child deserves a safe, happy, and healthy childhood. Throughout the month, organizations and advocates across the country come together to spark conversations, promote policies that protect children, and inspire communities to take action.
At Camp Opportunity, we go beyond raising awareness—we provide direct support to children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Through our residential summer camp and year-round programming, we create a safe, nurturing environment where children can build resilience, develop life skills, and experience the simple joys of childhood. By participating in Pinwheels for Prevention, we amplify our mission and advocate for the children we serve, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to heal and thrive.
There are several meaningful ways to join us this month:
Take the pledge to end child abuse by sponsoring a pinwheel
Download our pinwheel coloring page and add your creation to our virtual pinwheel garden
Sponsor or register to play in our Paddles + Pinwheels pickleball tournament
Join us in Annapolis on April 7th to hand out blue pinwheels to our government constituents as they enter the capitol building on the last day of the General Assembly.
Your involvement makes a profound difference in the lives of the children we serve.
take the pledge: sponsor a Pinwheel
Take the pledge to stand against abuse and sponsor a pinwheel at any level to support our vital programs. Your pinwheel will be planted in your honor during our April planting ceremony.
(Location will be at the Pickleball House)
Paddles + Pinwheels: Rally for Prevention
Sponsor our event or register to play - either way, you are supporting our programs, our mission, raising awareness and having fun!
color a pinwheel page
Download and color your own pinwheel coloring page and upload a picture of it to our Pass the Pinwheel submission form. Don’t forget to share what a happy childhood means to you!
