By volunteering at summer camps, we never let cancer cloud the joy of being a kid as we develop bonds and friendships with the campers as well as establish unforgettable memories for years to come.
Here is where you can go!
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times is a camp for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their family members. The camp accepts people ages 7 - 17, but survivors and family members 18 or older can apply to serve as leaders, camp counselors, and volunteer counselors. The goal of camp RMH is to provide a true camp experience for these kids. The camp also functions as a place where they can talk openly about their experience with cancer, and bond with people who have been affected by cancer. While the main purpose of the camp is for kids to have fun, it has established themselves as a safe place for the kids. In addition to the leaders, camp counselors, and volunteer counselors who help make camp RMH great, there are some pediatric oncologists and nurses at the camp to maintain a medically safe environment. Overall, camp RMH is a wonderful, safe place to bond over shared experiences, enjoy fun outdoor experience, and to make friends that will last a lifetime.
Camp Okizu
At Camp Okizu, the mission is to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs. Camp Okizu understand the financial burden associated with a pediatric cancer diagnosis and for that reason, all of Okizu’s programs are offered free of charge to the families they serve. Within Okizu are two different summer camps, Oncology camp and Special and Important Brothers and Sisters camp, for patients and their families. Besides the campers, an important part of the camp is the volunteers, who help create a safe, enthusiastic, and healthy environment for the children to enjoy themselves. While working at Camp Okizu, volunteers interact with the kids 24-hours a day, taking care of their needs and ensuring that they have an amazing time at camp. The goal is to provide an ideal setting for children struggling with cancer to explore and enjoy a normal life experience, while interacting with others who truly understand their illness.