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Support organization

Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine offers free illness-specific retreats for the whole family at its Sebago Lake campus, with private lodging, meals, recreation, moderated parent groups, children’s day programs, and onsite medical support. Families come from all U.S. states and internationally.

About this organization

Inspires hope in children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through supportive retreat experiences.

Free year-round whole-family retreats in Casco, Maine, for supported life-threatening illnesses.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

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Camp Sunshine Family Retreats

Free family retreats with private lodging, three daily meals, recreation, children's activities, optional parent groups, and medical staff.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Meals And Food, Peer And Emotional Support

Where: No published residence restriction

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.