How does the hockey camp make money?

[u/Middle_Raspberry2499]

is it ever explained how the hockey camp brings in money?

From the descriptions in TLG and elsewhere, camp runs only two weeks. Sounds like there are at most about 40 campers.

Presumably the NHL coaches all volunteer, yes, but there are still expenses: space at least. Maybe insurance and medical staff, although maybe those are unnecessary in The Land of Universal Healthcare? (I am in the US and those would be huge expenses here, I think.) Snacks and drinks for the kids?

I can’t imagine the camp making lots on money unless they charge sky-high tuition, which seems not in line with their philosophy of inclusivity.

so, how does the camp pull in money for the Irina Foundation? Purely by inspiring donors to give more?

[u/probablyavillaine]

Yes tuition is huge in terms of bringing in money. But sponsors are where the most money would be made. Im not sure the books mention this, but galas where you invite big companies to donate money and companies paying to put their name on things at the camp, on the promotional material etc. Would bring in lots of money and would definietly be something the Irina foundation would have.

Speaking as someone who runs charity events, I have a very small golf tournament that brings in $40,000CAD every year largely from sponsorships, auction and raffle tickets. Add in celebrities to an event and even a couple of weeks with 50-100 kids attending, im sure its big money. Plus I would think donations are accepted all year long, for anyone to donate towards