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

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HIS KIDS Cancer Support

Camp HIS KIDS

What you get

Your child with cancer, or a brother or sister, gets five free nights at overnight camp with pediatric oncology nurses on site day and night, meals, and rides to the hospital if needed. You pay nothing. Applications are closed for now. It opens by season, so ask when the next round starts.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 30 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 7 and 17.
  • For cancer or another chronic condition, your child's doctor signs a medical form that HIS KIDS emails to you.
  • Bereaved brothers and sisters are welcome, and teens can come as Leaders in Training.
  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, treatment, and health information
    Which camp are you applying forCamper/LIT first name and Last NameDate of BirthDiagnosisStatus of TreatmentUpload med card front / Upload med card back
    Social and psychological information
    Is there anything else we should know about your child that would be helpful to medical staff and counselors in the physical care and/or emotional nurturing of your childHow do the illness and side effects seem to affect this child? (Please answer for siblings too)How has the cancer diagnosis affected your familyHow has the cancer diagnosis affected this child personallyWhy do you want to be in the Camp HIS KIDS Leaders in Training ProgramDescribe what it means to you to be a "good leader."

    Have ready

    • Medical insurance card, front and back; if uninsured, tell the program instead.

After you send

Call or email if receipt confirmation is not received within two business days. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

Full record, as published