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

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Kesem

Camp Kesem

What you get

Help with camp admission, overnight lodging, meals, activities, peer connection and optional cabin chats. Ask whether requests are open. First come, first served.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 15 minutes, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 6 and 18.
  • Camp Kesem is for children affected by a parent's cancer, not a child's own cancer diagnosis alone.
  • Session availability and location vary by chapter.

  1. Ask your doctor for the documentStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Kesem needs a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from your doctor. It has to cover 5 things. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Kesem’s Camp Kesem. They offer help with camp admission, overnight lodging, meals, activities, peer connection and optional cabin chats, and we are checking whether they are taking requests.

They need a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from you. It has to cover medical participation clearance, medical history, medications, allergies, and immunizations. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.kesem.org/programs-services/camp-kesem

Could you do that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Published new-family account profile
    First name / Last nameE-mail addressHome addressChild information - First name / Last nameDate of birthDoes your child know about the cancer in your family

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the document with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Complete enrollment and upload the required medical document in CampSite.

After you send

Look for a confirmation email within 24 hours; verify they under the Enrollment tab and contact Kesem Support if it is absent. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

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