Our first sweepstakes
The 2026 camper-van sweepstakes
The school's first national sweepstakes ran from New Year's Eve 2025 to the end of August 2026. 1,620 donations brought in $68,475. The winner was drawn on September 7, 2026 and received $17,118.75.
The numbers
| Prize | 2026 Thor Eddie Bauer 19EU Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van (about $153,000), or $150,000 cash |
|---|---|
| Entry period | Dec 31, 2025 to Aug 30, 2026 |
| Drawing | Sep 7, 2026, 1 pm, at Camping World, Swedesboro, NJ |
| Donations | 1,620 |
| Raised | $68,475 |
| Prize structure | The van or $150,000 cash at $400,000 in donations; below that, a cash prize of 25% of donations |
| Paid to the winner | $17,118.75 |
| Winner | Katie T. of Gettysburg, PA |
How it went
This was the school's first sweepstakes, and the first time most of the people who gave had heard of us. Over eight months, 1,620 donations came in from across the country, $68,475 in all. The prize was structured in two tiers: the camper van or $150,000 cash at $400,000 in donations, and a cash prize of 25% of donations below that.
The drawing was held on September 7, 2026 at Camping World in Swedesboro. The winner received $17,118.75.
What's new in 2027
- A 2027 Polaris RZR Pro R 4 Ultimate or Xpedition ADV NorthStar, winner's choice.
- $5,000 cash on top, to use however you like.
- A local dealer partner, Ocean County Powersports, where you can see both machines.
- A cash option: the winner can take $30,000 instead of the vehicle and the $5,000. The Official Rules set out the minimum and what happens if it isn't reached.
Enter the 2027 sweepstakes
RZR Pro R 4 or Xpedition, your pick, plus $5,000 cash. Drawing Mar 27, 2027.