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

Sanford Health Foundation

Camp Bring It On · About this organization

What you get

Free overnight camp for children during or after cancer treatment.

How to start

Fill in camper registration and the code of conduct. Arrange the medical evaluation using an exam within six months of camp and ask about the next session.

Good to know

  • No cell phones are allowed; capacity is 64; medical paperwork is required.

The details, as published

B-ALL is in scope Closed

Camp Bring It On is a free residential camp at Joy Ranch for ages 7–17 who have cancer or are pediatric-cancer survivors. The June 22–27, 2026 session was closed by August 24, 2026; capacity is 64 and an exam plus signed medical evaluation within six months of camp is required.

What help you may get

Camps And Retreats

Camp Bring It On — camps and retreats

Camp Bring It On is a free residential camp at Joy Ranch for ages 7–17 who have cancer or are pediatric-cancer survivors. The June 22–27, 2026 session was closed by August 24, 2026; capacity is 64 and an exam plus signed medical evaluation within six months of camp is required.

Amount not published

Peer And Emotional Support

Camp Bring It On — peer and emotional support

Camp Bring It On is a free residential camp at Joy Ranch for ages 7–17 who have cancer or are pediatric-cancer survivors. The June 22–27, 2026 session was closed by August 24, 2026; capacity is 64 and an exam plus signed medical evaluation within six months of camp is required.

Amount not published

Check the main eligibility rules

Diagnosis

B-ALL is in scope. Children with current or prior B-ALL fit the cancer diagnosis rule.

Age

Age 7 to age 17, measured at service date.

Treatment status

No specific treatment status is published.

Where you live and where your child is treated

Where your family lives

Residence coverage is not published clearly; confirm with the program.

Where your child is treated

No treatment-location restriction is published.

Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
  • South Dakota — South Dakota — South Dakota
  • Joy Ranch near Watertown — Joy Ranch near Watertown

How to get started

Set up the ask for my care team

Does a social worker or care team need to start it? No. A required care-team start is not published; the family can use the available route below.

Who can start: Parent Or Guardian

  1. Complete camper registration and code of conduct.
  2. Submit a medical evaluation based on an exam within six months of camp.
  3. Wait for the next cycle.

Ways to apply or ask

Documents to prepare

  • Camper medical evaluation completed and signed by a licensed medical provider after a physical exam within six months of camp

Availability and timing

ProgramActive
ApplicationsClosed
Funding or spaceNot Published
Application windowSeasonal
Last checkedAug 24, 2026
  • 2026 registration is closed; no 2027 cycle is published.

Limitations and things to confirm

  • No cell phones are allowed; capacity is 64; medical paperwork is required.
  • When will 2027 registration open?

Official sources

Program details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.

Official program