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From Campers to Leaders: Celebrating Our 2026 Junior Counselors
Camp Vohokase is built on the belief that leadership is not simply taught—it is developed through experience, relationships, challenges, and the opportunity to serve others. Every summer, our campers arrive at Chenoweth Trails ready to learn, grow, and challenge...
The Light Foundation Awards Four Scholarships to Local Graduates
GREENVILLE, Ohio — The Light Foundation, a nonprofit organization based at Chenoweth Trails in Greenville that provides young people with outdoor leadership experiences, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding four...
Building Leaders at Timber Frame Leadership Camp
For four days, from Sunday evening through Wednesday, 16 high school students from across the country traded their summer routines for an experience designed to challenge them, encourage them, and help them grow. At The Light Foundation's annual Timber Frame...
Camp Vohokase 2026: Nine Days of Leadership, Brotherhood, and Growth
Another unforgettable year of Camp Vohokase is in the books! For nine incredible days, young men from across the country challenged themselves, built lifelong friendships, served others, and continued their journey toward becoming Responsible, Ethical, Accountable...
11th Annual Light Foundation Leadership Conference
Nearly 200 students from nine Massachusetts high schools gathered at Bridgewater State University on May 28 for the 11th Annual Light Foundation Leadership Conference, the largest and most wide-reaching conference to date. With two additional schools joining this...
Making Memories from Lawrence to Brockton
Our trip to Lawrence and Brockton, Massachusetts was an action-packed day filled with fun, connection, and unforgettable memories. We started the morning by meeting up with the Lawrence guys for breakfast at Nicky's, where everyone enjoyed a great meal, shared plenty...
The Buckeye Blast Returns for Another Incredible Year at Black Wing Shooting Center
The Buckeye Blast returned on May 12, 2026, at Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio, continuing to build on the momentum of its inaugural year as one of The Light Foundation’s signature fundraising events. Co-founded by Matt Light, New England Patriots Hall of...
A Day of Fun, Reflection, and Future Planning with Camp Vohokase
Our recent Dayton class visit was a perfect example of what Camp Vohokase is all about—building connections, creating memorable experiences, and growing as individuals both personally and professionally. From the very start of the day to the final meal we shared,...
Ralph & Phyllis Brumbaugh Expand Support as Naming Rights Sponsor of the Buckeye Blast
Greenville, Ohio — The Light Foundation, co-founded by former NFL player Matt Light and his wife Susie, is proud to announce Ralph and Phyllis Brumbaugh as the Naming Rights Sponsors of the 2nd Annual Buckeye Blast, taking place May 12, 2026, at Black Wing Shooting...
More Than a Hunt: 27 Young People, Two States, and Lessons That Last a Lifetime
The alarm clock rings long before sunrise. Boots are laced. Gear is gathered. Nervous excitement fills the air as young hunters quietly make their way into the woods, many unsure of what the next few hours will bring. For 27 young people this spring, that early...
