Camp Journey NW
Camp Journey NW Resident Camp · About this organization
What you get
Your child gets a free week of overnight camp with pediatric cancer doctors and nurses on site day and night, and can bring one brother, sister or close friend.
How to start
Use the Register button on the camp site to create an UltraCamp account and fill in the camper reservation.
Good to know
- Many children in treatment can attend; the medical team reviews each camper.
- The 2026 camp has ended; watch the camp site for 2027 dates.
The details, as published
Free seven-day medically supervised resident camp for cancer patients and survivors ages 7–17, who may bring one similarly aged sibling or friend; airline transportation may be available on request.
What help you may get
Camps And Retreats
Resident camp week
Seven-day resident camp with lodging, meals, traditional activities, and 24/7 oncology staff.
Noncash help · Per Event
7 camp days per award
Can cover
- camp admission
- lodging
- meals
- activities
- No cost to campers or families.
- August 2–8, 2026.
Peer And Emotional Support
Cancer peer community
A supervised camp community where young people affected by cancer connect with peers.
Noncash help · Per Event
Can cover
- peer connection
Travel And Transportation
Possible airline transportation
Airline transportation may be available for campers traveling from outside the area and must be requested by phone.
Amount not published · Per Trip
Can cover
- possible airline transportation
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. Pediatric B-ALL is cancer and fits the published cancer-patient and survivor scope.
Age
Age 7 to age 17, measured at service date.
Treatment status
Active Treatment, Maintenance Treatment, Post Treatment, Survivorship
- The site describes cancer patients and survivors but publishes no narrower treatment-status rule.
- A resident camper may bring one sibling or friend of similar age.
- Camp is available without cost to campers and families.
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
Treatment-location rules are not published clearly; confirm with the program.
Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
- Ross Point Camp & Conference Center — Camp venue only; it does not establish residence eligibility. — Post Falls, Idaho
How to get started
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
- Create or sign in to UltraCamp and select the camper reservation.
- Complete the account-gated registration and submit before camp; email the program for late registration.
Ways to apply or ask
- Online Portal · Open form or page — Create or use an UltraCamp account to register.
- Email · campjourneynw@gmail.com — Official late-registration route after the published deadline.
Documents to prepare
The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Application Window Closed |
| Funding or space | Not Published |
| Application window | Dated · deadline May 25, 2026 |
| Last checked | Sep 29, 2026 |
- The August 2026 camp has ended; 2027 dates are not yet posted.
- The site says campers may still be accepted until camp begins by email.
Limitations and things to confirm
- The 2026 session has ended.
- Residence and treating-facility restrictions are not published.
- UltraCamp questions and required medical documents are not visible without authentication.
- Confirm residence and treating-facility eligibility before ranking.
- GPT Pro run57 (2026-09-25): Which session do the February 2 and May 25, 2026 booking dates describe, and what dates should replace the stale reopening chip?
- GPT Pro run57 (2026-09-25): Do residence or treating-facility restrictions apply, and what medical forms, signatures and consent are required in UltraCamp?
- GPT Pro run57 (2026-09-25): Does the seven-day resident session still include requested airline assistance, and what current contact should receive that request?
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- Camp Journey NW · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Camp Journey NW UltraCamp · checked Aug 27, 2026