Around the country, camps are offered to children and teens fighting cancer. Camps give children the opportunity to spend time in a supportive, nurturing environment, while giving them the opportunity to bond with their peers. Below is a list of local and national camps designed to serve children with cancer and their families. Although the camps listed below are not endorsed by the Jessie Rees Foundation, you may find them helpful.
Arizona Camp Sunrise
602-952-7550
Provides free programs for children with cancer and their siblings.
Base Camp
407-673-5060
Provides a year-round base of support for children and families who are facing the challenge of living with cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses.
Camp Casey
877-388-8315
Offers horseback riding programs for children with cancer and their families.
Camp Dream Street
601-885-6042
Five day four night camping program for children with physical disabilities.
Camp Good Days and Special Times
800-785-2135
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges through summer camping experiences and year-round events and activities.
Camp Okizy
415-382-9083
Specific purpose is to provide medically supervised recreational therapy in a supportive and loving atmosphere.
Camp Reach For The Sky
619-682-7427
Special camp for children who have, or have had cancer.
Camp Smile A Mile’s
888-500-7920
Provides recreational and educational experiences for young cancer patients.
Camp Summer Sault
562-437-0791
Five-day camp for children with cancer aged 6 to 13 and their siblings. Leadership experience for teenagers aged 14 and older.
Camp Sunshine
404-325-7979
Provides programs throughout the year to give children with cancer the opportunity to enjoy normal activities like swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, and making friends!
Carol Jean Cancer Foundation
410-531-0758
Provides recreational and support groups free of charge to children with cancer and their families.
COCA
404-661-5753
To strengthen the international community of camps for children with cancer and their families through networking, advocacy and education.
Flying Horse Farms
419-751-7077
Provides magical, transforming experiences for children with serious illnesses. Located on 200 acres in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
Friends of Santa Claus
The camp is open to kids 4-17 years old and to both children with cancer and their siblings.
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
203-777-0522
To ensure that every child with a serious medical condition has the chance to experience the world of possibilities that camp has to offer.
Kay’s Kamp
888-539-3413
Provides children ages 5-17 currently battling cancer and those now in remission the opportunity to participate in a unique camping experience promoting fun and normalcy, free of charge.
Special Love
540-667-3774
A camp that gives children and young adults with cancer and their families a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities.
Tuolumne Trails
800-678-5102
A camp for children with special medical needs, located on 80 beautiful acres of Sierra Nevada wilderness outside the mountain community of Groveland, California near Yosemite National Park.
Worlds Greatest Camp
949-855-1972
Provides year-round recreational and social activities designed to foster supportive relationships for pediatric cancer patients and their families.