As soon as we started looking into camps, it became obvious that there are many. You can SEARCH for yourself if none of these are useful. We used the term "camp for children with cancer". See this study first: Safety of summer camp for children with chronic and/or life threatening illness Eimear Kinsellaa, , Paul Zeltzerb, c, Terry Dignana, Jenny Wintera, Fin Breatnachd and Eric Bouffete, , aBarretstown Gang Camp, Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, Ireland bDepartment of Neurosurgery, UCLA Center Health Science, Los Angeles, USA cNorthwest Biotherapeutics, Seattle, WA, USA dPaediatric Oncology, Our Lady's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland ePaediatric Oncology/Haematology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5G 1X8 Available online 4 April 2006. Summary The purpose of this work was to retrospectively evaluate the medical needs of children with chronic and/or life-threatening illness attending summer camp at Barretstown Gang Camp (Ireland). Data on medical facility visits collected over 28 sessions (2120 children) between 1998 and 2001 were reviewed. Children originated from 20 different European countries. The most common diagnoses were leukaemia, lymphoma, sarcoma and brain tumour. Forty-eight percent of the children required medical care during their stay and 3386 total visits were recorded. The most common cause of medical facility visit was pain, followed by injury (trauma, bruises, burn) and flu/cold symptoms. Only 8 brief hospital transfers were necessary for the 2120 children . This large-scale study confirms the safety of a well-organized medically supervised summer therapeutic recreational program for children with chronic conditions, including children undergoing chemotherapy treatment and factor replacement. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2005.12.009 European Journal of Oncology Nursing Camp Make A Dream Building 32 Fort Missoula MT 59806 (406) 549-5987 Camp for children and young adults with cancer. Scholarships available but transportation is not provided. Camp Sunshine 35 Acadia Rd Casco ME 04015 (207) 655-3800 www.campsunshine.org Sponsors retreats for children with cancer and their families. Week long sessions for cancer patients are spread out throughout the summer. Families must provide their own transportation but camp is free. Camp Simcha Chai Lifeline 151 West 30th Street New York New York, NY NY 10001 www.chailifeline.org Only kosher camp in U.S. for cancer children. Camp located in Glen Spey, NY is a project of Chai Lifeline, an international non-profit social/science agency. Camp is staffed by Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's doctors, nurses, social workers and physical therapists. Camp Sunshine 35 Acadia Rd Casco ME 04015 (207) 655-3800 www.campsunshine.org Sponsors retreats for children with cancer and their families. Week long sessions for cancer patients are spread out throughout the summer. Families must provide their own transportation but camp is free. Sky High Hope Camp Woodland Park CO (303) 832-2667 Cancer Camps Steamboat ski area (970) 871-6111 Offers special programs for cancer patients Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (970) 728-7537 Resource that offers recreational activities for cancer patients Some of these places also have adult (with cancer) programs, many have sibling or family programs as well. LINK to list of camps for kids with cancer LINK to camp information LINK to camp near Aspen, CO All expense-paid week LINK to camps and vacation retreats LINK to camp in MS LINK to camp in Montana Camp started by Paul Newman in Northern CT. LINK to camp in ME. LINK to International camps for children w/cancer LINK to camp info LINK to MA camp LINK to Tucson, AZ camp LINK to children's camp info in Northern CA Programs for kids w/cancer and their siblings LINK Retreats are held year-round and are available for cancer survivors of all ages. Weekend retreats are offered and support groups are held at the retreat center as well. LINK Special Love is now in its 22nd year of providing camps, support networks, and other unique experiences for children with cancer, their siblings, and families. LINK Smith Farm Center offers retreats and programs for people with cancer and their caregivers. The Center facilitates several weeklong, residential retreats each year in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. LINK Life Beyond Cancer is a three-day retreat for women cancer survivors focusing on issues related to wellness after cancer treatment, along with self and community advocacy. LINK The Lighthouse is a seaside family retreat for children with cancer. The purpose of The Lighthouse Family Retreat is to provide a place of hope and renewal to families facing challenges and allow them to escape for a week of fun and rejuvenation. Some highlights of the program are family-centered beach games, arts/crafts, parent support groups, and evening activities that include a luau, talent show, spa treatment time, and a special night out for the parents. LINK Harmony Hill, located on the south shore of the Olympic Peninsula's Hood Canal, offers weekend, residential cancer retreats for people with cancer and their loved ones. Harmony Hill is the Pacific Northwest's only wellness and retreat center with a focus on providing assistance to people with cancer. LINK First Descents is a free, seven-day kayak camp for young adults with cancer. First Descents uses kayaking and other outdoor activities to help campers face challenges associated with living with cancer in a fun and supportive environment. Other outdoor activities include rafting, challenge courses, horseback riding, and teamwork exercises. LINK to a list of cancer camps for kids. LINK Camp Quality offers a summer camp as well as year-round support programs for children with cancer. There are 12 camps established in nine states. The camps provide a stress-free environment that offers exciting activities, a chance to develop new friendships, and opportunities to help children courage and emotional strength. LINK Camp Carole, located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonboro, NH, is a summer camp for young people with cancer. Camp activities include swimming, water slides, video arcades, volleyball, picnics, canoeing, crafts, and miniature golf. Trips to Florida and weekend trips are also offered. LINK A cancer support group, The Anderson Network, sponsors Camp CareFree. The Anderson Network consists of more than 1,300 cancer survivors. Camp CareFree is a weekend retreat open to any M.D. Anderson patient age 25 or older who receives medical clearance. The weekend retreat is held at Camp For All, a camping facility designed specifically for people with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. LINK to section for 'special needs' camps LINK to camp for children affected by a parent's cancer Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.