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

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Joshua's Camp Foundation

Joshua's Camp Family Retreat

What you get

A Thursday-through-Sunday whole-family retreat with resort lodging, meals, waterpark and activity-center access, and family recreation. Open now, but funds are limited, so ask early.

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

  • Wait for the camp team to accept your request before making travel plans. They may ask for more information.
  • Email camp director Wendy Carey to confirm the October check-in day before arranging travel.
  • Ask camp director Wendy Carey whether your family can attend before making travel plans.
  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

    Family Retreat Application
    Today's Date; Full Name Completing Application; Family's Residential City, State, Zip; E-mail Contact; Phone ContactParent(s)/Guardian(s) Full Name(s); Additional E-mailWho referred you to Joshua's Camp (name, position, contact information)Treatment Child (full name); Child's Date of Birth; GenderChild's Diagnosis Summary; Initial Diagnosis Date; Current Treatment Process; Last Treatment DatePrimary Medical Treatment Facility; Physician or medical professional; Additional Physician or medical professionalAll the family members planning to attend the Joshua's Camp Family Retreat (Full Name, Age, Relationship to Child)Child's Conditions: Please describe child's over-all condition and or any special needs or considerations (food allergies, wheelchair, other mobility, hearing, site, oxygen use, one-to-one attention)Any other medical concerns or accommodations needed for any of the Joshua's Camp participants; please describe any other allergiesEmergency Contact of someone not attending the camp (name, relationship to family, phone)Any special talents, hobbies, interests in your familyWhat are your expectations and/or hopes for your Joshua's Camp Family RetreatYour Story: Please share your child's and family journey as much detail as you wish to shareOther Comments: Is there anything else that you would like to share that would enable us to better serve you during your stayChecking this box, I attest that all the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge; Signature

After you send

Watch the supplied email and phone for staff requests for additional safety, impact, or needs information; contact Wendy or Katie for questions. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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