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Camp Magical Moments

Dad's Work Weekend · About this organization

What you get

A free August weekend for fathers with food, shared camp projects, and time with other dads.

How to start

Email info@campmagicalmoments.org to ask how to join Dad’s Work Weekend and confirm the next weekend.

The details, as published

B-ALL is in scope Not Published

You can spend a free August work weekend with other fathers of children who have or have had cancer. You share food and camp building projects while spending time with dads who understand your experience. Email camp to confirm the next weekend and whether your family needs a connection to its oncology camp.

Go to the official program ↗

What help you may get

Camps And Retreats

Free fathers work retreat

A free weekend with food and shared building projects at camp for fathers of children affected by cancer.

Noncash help · Per Event

2–3 retreat days per award

Can cover

  • retreat admission
  • food
  • shared work activities
  • Held every August.
  • Weekend duration; exact dates not published.

Peer And Emotional Support

Fathers peer connection

Peer time with fathers who share experiences of caring for a child who has or has had cancer.

Noncash help · Per Event

Can cover

  • peer connection

Does not cover

  • clinical therapy

Why this may help

Camps And Retreats: A weekend at camp combines shared projects, meals, and time away for fathers.

Peer And Emotional Support: Working on camp projects gives fathers time alongside other dads affected by childhood cancer.

Check the main eligibility rules

Diagnosis

B-ALL is in scope. A father of a child with B-ALL meets the published family diagnosis rule.

Age

The program does not publish an age limit.

Treatment status

Active Treatment, Maintenance Treatment, Post Treatment, Survivorship

  • Weekend is free.

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
  • Camp Magical Moments — Idaho retreat venue; not a residence rule. — 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.

Documents to prepare

The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.

Availability and timing

ProgramActive
ApplicationsNot Published
Funding or spaceNot Published
Application windowSeasonal
Last checkedSep 25, 2026
  • No current dated event or registration route is published.
  • Held every August; no current dates or registration window are published.

Limitations and things to confirm

  • Email camp to confirm the next August weekend before planning your trip.
  • Check whether previous attendance at the oncology camp is required for your family to join.
  • What is the current registration route and date?
  • GPT Pro run57 (2026-09-25): What is the next dated session and registration process, and must the family have previously attended the oncology camp?

Official sources

Program details were last verified Sep 25, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.

Official program