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Faith’s $10,000 Takeover Challenge

Starting the evening of September 16 and running for 24 hours, your donation will help Faith, a North Star Reach Camp Champion, reach an ambitious $10,000 fundraising goal. Thanks to a generous match from the A&F Challenge, your gift will go twice as far, helping to raise a total of $20,000!

To make your gift, visit: https://bit.ly/NSRTeamMatch

Thank you in advance for helping to raise vital funds to support North Star Reach’s free life-changing camps and programs for children like Faith living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Be sure to follow Faith’s social media takeover from Friday evening (9/16) until Saturday evening (9/17), where she will share stories about the lasting impact camp has made in her life.

Visit North Star Reach’s Instagram page

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Under the North Star 2022 – Frequently Asked Questions

General Event FAQs

When is the event?

Under the North Star 2022 is on Friday, September 30. To learn more about the program and purchase tickets, visit our 2022 UNS Ticket Page.

Will children be allowed at this event?

You are welcome to bring anyone you think would enjoy this event, but please know that the activities and program will be focused on adult guests.

Will there be parking assistance?

We will have parking attendants to assist with parking in our four parking lots. You will then be driven down to the Registration Table by golf cart.

What attire is appropriate for this event?

We encourage you to dress in casual attire for this event, for example, a button down and jeans or a casual dress would be appropriate. Please be mindful that you will be on grass and gravel in different parts of the event, so wear appropriate footwear as well.

I have dietary restrictions, will there be food options for me?

We will have food stations throughout the event- you should be able to find vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. If you have a particular allergy you would like us to be aware of, please let us know in the comment box of your ticket purchase or email Monica Philipp-Adams (monica@northstarreach.org).

I can’t attend in person, will there be a virtual component?

Yes! We are excited to share that our entertainment portion of the event will be streamed live for those who are interested in participating from afar. This will include sets from our featured band, a Live Auction, and remarks from our leadership and camper families.

Click here to R.S.V.P. for our Under the North Star Livestream. Registration is free.

When will the auction bidding time take place?

Live Auction bidding will take place exclusively on the night of our event. We will email ticket holders a week prior to our event about how to participate in our Live Auction (either in-person or via our livestream), so you’ll have plenty of time to register and review the full listing of items.

I know camp is a remote location. Will I be able to connect to WiFi during the event? 

Yes! We will provide connectivity information when you check in at camp.

Where can I find directions to camp?

Click here to download directions to North Star Reach and a camp map.