Cancer Sucks!
It’s a diagnosis that touches far too many lives. For many, it strikes close to home —whether by personal diagnosis, or that of a loved one.
For others, this understanding comes from a story shared by a colleague or a community member. Regardless of proximity, cancer has created a shared experience that leaves a lasting impact. This diagnosis has reshaped our understanding of life’s fragility and the strength it takes to endure.
Now, take that understanding and imagine the weight of such a diagnosis on a child — on a family. The challenges, the unknowns, and the heartbreak that no one should face, let alone a child still learning what it means to just be a kid.
This is why we stand behind the mission of the Care Camps Foundation: to bring joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families.
More than Camping
For many, camping has always been about creating moments – skipping rocks, laughing around a campfire, or sharing stories under a starry sky. Camp is a place to let go, to breathe, and to embrace simple joys.
For a child facing the unimaginable, camp becomes so much more – a sanctuary of hope and healing.
We created For the Love of Kids and Camping to support the amazing organizations that prove to children that joy is still possible.
Hope Starts Here.
For kids fighting cancer, life is full of hospital rooms, treatments, and challenges beyond their years. The specialized camps we support change that…
…giving kids the chance to just be kids.
A Place to Belong
Cancer isolates.
At camp, no one has to explain their scars or their stories. Here, they meet others who just get it—creating bonds that last a lifetime.
Building Confidence and Resilience
With every zipline, hike, and cannonball into the lake, kids discover their strength. For these kids, camp is more than a summer escape…
…it’s a chance to find their own courage.
Unwavering Support
These camps are staffed with specialized medical teams, ensuring kids can participate safely – regardless of their diagnoses. It’s peace of mind for parents and life-changing freedom for kids.
Healing Through Connection
Laughter, friendship, and a break from cancer’s relentless grip.
It’s our mission to help children heal.
The Numbers Speak Volumes
Over 42,000
children impacted annually
More than 130
specialized camps across North America
Millions of smiles
created since Care Camps’ inception
