Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Camp CARE

Summer Camp and Camp CARE Connections

What you get

A free week of camp, worth more than $500 per child, with round-the-clock medical care for your child, plus year-round outings. You and your child can meet others who understand cancer. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 15 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 6 and 16.
  • Your family can join year-round activities even when your child has never attended summer camp.
  • Your child and siblings must be ages 6–16 for the weeklong summer camp.
  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Camper and family information
    Camper/Patient NameBirthdateParent/Guardian NameHome AddressEmailPhone NumberClinic where treated
    Sibling interest
    Are you interested in sending a sibling to camp as wellSibling NameBirthdate of sibling
    Camper context and questions
    Tell us more about your camper(s), and any questions you have about Camp CARE

After you send

Camp CARE says staff will contact the family with more information; if no response arrives, call 704-606-2816 or email katy@campcare.org.

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