Retreats, Camps & Recreational Programs for Chronic/Serious/Life Threatening Illnesses-Children

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Programs are listed in alphabetical order by program name by accepting campers from anywhere in the United States (National) first, then alphabetical by state. Click on the program name for details.

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Chronic, Serious or Life Threatening Illnesses

There are 35 programs for Chronic/Serious/Life Threatening Illnesses-Children.

To search for retreats, recreational programs & camps by a particular age group, click on one of the checkboxes below. More than one age group can be selected. You can also search for programs that offer financial assistance or those are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Click on Clear Search to start a new search.

Children	Adolescents	Adults
Other Family Members	Financial Assistance	ACA Seal

Program Name	Summary	Accepts Campers From	Location

Aspen Summer Adventure	Week-long program for children ages 8-14 living with cancer or another life threatening illness.	National	Colorado Children Teenagers

Camp Cartwheel	Outdoor three-night camp experience for children and teens with cancer or other critical illnesses and their siblings.	National	Nevada Children Other Family Members Financial Assistance Teenagers

Camp Holiday Trails - Session 1	A camp partnership with Camp Holiday Trails for children with epilepsy. Also, it is a camp where children with special medical needs and chronic illness come to have fun, challenge themselves, take safe risks and learn to manage their healthcare.	National	Virginia Children Financial Assistance ACA Seal Other Family Members

Camp Korey	Offers week-long summer camp sessions free of charge for children ages 7-17 and their families living with serious and life-threatening illnesses.	National	Washington Children Teenagers Adults Other Family Members Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Camp Nan-Ke-Rafe	Summer camp for children with serious illnesses and their families.	National	Massachusetts Children Teenagers Adults Financial Assistance Other Family Members

Camp River Run	Four-day summer camp for children ages 7-17 coping with medical issues or life threatening illnesses.	National	Idaho Children Teenagers Financial Assistance

Camp Simcha Special	Kosher two-week overnight camp for children and teens age 8-17 with debilitating chronic conditions.	National	New York Children Financial Assistance ACA Seal Teenagers

Camp Sunshine	Founded in 1984, Camp Sunshine provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope and promoting joy, for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through the various stages of a child�s illness.	National	Maine Children Teenagers Adults Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Children's Harbor	A week long camp for seriously ill children and their families to provide camping and adventure experiences in a safe and supportive setting.	National	Alabama Children Financial Assistance

Dream Street Kids Camp	Dream Street provides camping programs for children, ages 4-14, with chronic and life threatening illnesses.	National	California Children Teenagers Financial Assistance

Hospitality House Family Retreats	Year-round vacation retreats for families who have children battling life threatening or terminal illnesses.	National	Michigan Children Adults Other Family Members Financial Assistance

Magic Moments Family Camp	3-day weekend camp for children 4-18 who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families	National	Alabama Financial Assistance Children Teenagers Other Family Members

Serious Illness and Special Needs Camp	Christian-based organization that provides families hunting and fishing opportunities along with spiritual influence offered through outdoor activities.	National	Alabama Children Other Family Members

The Way Outfitters	A variety of adventure activities may be selected based on interests of the applicants. The Adventure trips will generally consist of two or three days of activities.	National	Texas Children Teenagers Adults Other Family Members Financial Assistance

Camp Arroyo	Serves children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities from Northern California.	California; Northern California	California Children Other Family Members

Camp Kindle Day Camp	Summer day camp for children ages 7-12 with special needs, chronic illnesses, and other life challenges.	California; Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas	California Financial Assistance Children

COPE Parent Programs	Parent programs bring the healing power of Camp to parents and caregivers of children and teens with chronic or life threatening illnesses.	Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey New Hampshire Vermont Maine Rhode Island	Connecticut Adults Other Family Members Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Double H Ranch - Adaptive Winter Sports Program	Adaptive winter sports program serving children ages 6-16 with life-threatening illnesses.	Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont Maine Rhode Island New Jersey New York New Hampshire	New York Children Teenagers Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Double H Ranch - Summer Camp	Week-long summer residential camp program offers seven sessions serving children ages 6-16 with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.	New York New Jersey Maine Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont	New York Children Teenagers Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Hero's Journey	Week-long summer camp for teens 15+ who have aged out of the traditional summer camp, diagnosed with cancer, a serious blood disease, acquired or hereditary immune disorder, or metabolic disease and their siblings.	Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey New Hampshire Vermont Maine Rhode Island	Connecticut Teenagers Financial Assistance ACA Seal Other Family Members

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp	Week-long summer camp for children 7-15 diagnosed with cancer, a serious blood disease, acquired or hereditary immune disorder, or metabolic disease and their siblings.	Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey New Hampshire Vermont Maine Rhode Island	Connecticut Children Teenagers Other Family Members Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Weekend Family Program	Weekend camp for children 5-15 diagnosed with cancer, a serious blood disease, acquired or hereditary immune disorder, or metabolic disease and their families.	Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey New Hampshire Vermont Maine Rhode Island	Connecticut Children Teenagers Other Family Members Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Dream Oaks Camp	Camps for children with physical and developmental disabilities and serious illnesses ages 7-17.	Florida	Florida Children Teenagers Financial Assistance

Summer Camp - Camp Boggy Creek	Week-long summer camp specifically designed for children with chronic or life threatening illnesses ages 7-16.	Florida	Florida Children Teenagers Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Year Round Camp - Camp Boggy Creek	A permanent year round camp for seriously ill children ages 7-16 with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.	Florida	Florida Children Teenagers Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Camp Twin Lakes - Will-A-Way	A network of camps providing life-changing programs to Georgia's kids with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges.	Georgia	Georgia Children Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Camp High Hopes	Program offers year-round camp sessions for youths and adults diagnosed with disabilities or chronic illnesses.	Iowa Nebraska South Dakota	Iowa Children Teenagers Adults ACA Seal Financial Assistance

Day Camp: The Wonderful World of Animals	4-day camp for children affected by serious or chronic physical illness (either their own or that of a loved one) ages 5-12.	Kansas	Kansas Children Financial Assistance

New Jersey Wave	Overnight summer camp for children ages 8 to 18 or who may still be in school. Also, who have medical needs such as medical ventilation, tracheas, feeding tubes or help with daily care.	New Jersey	New Jersey Children Teenagers Financial Assistance

Legacy Retreats	Providing families with children under 18 with a parent who has a life-threatening illness a worry- and cost-free vacation.	North Carolina	North Carolina Children Teenagers Financial Assistance Other Family Members

Flying Horse Farms	Weekend family camp that offers two sessions (Spring & Fall), for children ages 7-15, diagnosed with serious illnesses and their immediate family members.	Ohio	Ohio Children Teenagers Other Family Members Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Woodlands Summer Camps Programs	Week-long summer camp programs for children, adolescents, and adults with a disability or chronic illness, ages 6 and up.	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania Children Teenagers Adults Financial Assistance ACA Seal

Camp Burnt Gin	Camp offers individuals with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses four 6-day sessions for 7-15 year olds, two 6-day sessions for teenagers ages 16-20 and a 4-day camp for young adults ages 21-25.	South Carolina	South Carolina Children Teenagers Adults

Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children	Weekend retreats for children with chronic illnesses and special needs ages 3-22 and their families.	Texas	Texas Children Teenagers Adults

Stanley Stamm Summer Camp	A week-long sleepover camp for children with serious illnesses ages 6-14 who have been patients at Seattle Children's Hospital as an inpatient or outpatient.	Washington	Washington Children Teenagers

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