Retreats, Camps & Recreational Programs for Cancers

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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  Cancer - All in a loved one  Child with a parent or sibling who has or had cancer  Childhood Cancer  Bladder Cancer  Breast Cancer  Cervical Cancer  Colorectal Cancer  Gynecologic Cancers - All  Head Cancer  Hereditary Cancer  Kidney Cancer  Liver Cancer  Lung Cancer  Neck Cancer  Oral cancer  Ovarian Cancer  Pancreatic Cancer  Parent, Family Member, Loved One With Cancer  Parents of cancer patients  Prostate Cancer  Skin Cancer  Stomach Cancer  Testicular Cancer  Thyroid Cancer  

There are 133 programs for Cancers.

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Program Name Summary Accepts Campers From Location
13Thirty - Parent Programs Peer support program for parents and caregivers of children going through cancer treatment and long-term cancer care. National
New York
New York
Aldersgate Summer Camps Week-long overnight summer camp for children afflicted with disabilities and/or medical conditions ages 6-18. National
Arkansas
Arkansas
Aya Retreat A weekend getaway for teens diagnosed with cancer to come together and share their unique experiences and talk about their emotional, physical and social adjustments they have undergone. National
New Mexico
New Mexico
Big Sky Kids - Young Adult Retreat A week-long getaway for young adults ages 16-23 whose cancer is in remission. National
Montana
Montana
Bluebird Cancer Retreats Spring and Fall weekend retreats for individuals 18 and older with cancer. National
Michigan
Michigan
Bluebird Cancer Retreats - Couples Healing Retreat Weekend residential retreat for adults who have been diagnosed or treated for cancer and their spouse, sibling, caregiver or other support person. National
Michigan
Michigan
Bluebird Cancer Retreats - Family Retreat Weekend camp during the summer for adults who have been diagnosed or treated for cancer and their families. National
Michigan
Michigan
Breathe Now Wellness Retreats Retreats for young survivors of a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. and their partnersto help couples renew their lives together post cancer with emphasis on healing the mind and body. National
Colorado
Colorado
Camp Bluebird - Florence Camp Bluebird is a camp for cancer patients and survivors, sponsored by St. Dominic’s Cancer Center. Camp is for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer whether under treatment, just finished treatment, or cancer free for years. National
Mississippi
Mississippi
Camp Bluebird - Hattiesburg A weekend camp for cancer patients and survivors. National
Mississippi
Mississippi
Camp Catch a Rainbow - Overnight Camp One week overnight camp during the summer for children and teens ages 7 to 15 years old who are being treated for cancer or who are in remission from cancer. National
Michigan
Michigan
Camp Koru Provides a 3-day weekend workshop series for young adult survivors, ages 18-39, to increase their knowledge and skills in practical and artistic areas of survivorship in a workshop setting led by experts. National
Oregon
Oregon
Camp Koru - Hawaii Free retreats for cancer survivors ages 18-39 (under 44) seeking to kick start their lives after cancer and meet others seeking to do the same. National
Hawaii
Hawaii
Camp Koru - Oregon Program provides free surf and snow adventure camps for cancer survivors ages 18-40. National
Oregon
Oregon
Camp Magical Moments - Annual Oncology Camp Week long summer camp for children ages 7-12 who have or have had cancer. National
Idaho
Idaho
Camp No Worries Summer camp created for children 6-16 years old, and their siblings, dealing with a diagnosis of cancer in some way. National
New Jersey
New Jersey
Camp Rising Sun A week summer camp diagnosed with cancer ages 5 to 17 years old. National
Connecticut
Connecticut
Camp Rising Sun - Mini Camp Weekend Weekend summer camp for children and teens ages 5 to 17 years old who are currently or have completed cancer treatment. National
Connecticut
Connecticut
Camp SOAR A weekend retreat during the spring for for men and women 18 years and older dealing with cancer from recent diagnosis to remission and their spouse/ significant other or friend. National
New York
New York
Camp Sunshine - Family Programs Variety of programs offered for families that have a child affected by cancer National
Georgia
Georgia
Camp Sunshine - Summer Camp Week-long summer camp for children and teens age 7-18 who are affected by cancer. National
Georgia
Georgia
Camp Sunshine - Teen Programs Variety of programs offered for teens who are affected by cancer. National
Georgia
Georgia
Camp Sunshine - Young Adult Programs Variety of programs offered specifically for young adults who are/have been affected by cancer. National
Georgia
Georgia
Camp Wieser Weekend getaway for adult cancer patients and their families. National
California
California
Children's Harbor - Children and Family Camp Weekend long summer camp for seriously ill children, young adults and their families with a ranging wide variety of illnesses and disabilities. National
Alabama
Alabama
CHSCF Base2Summit Camp A six (6) day adventure camp in Northern Michigan for young adults living with cancer ages 18-39. National
Michigan
Michigan
Counselor and Mentorship Program A program for campers diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, age 16. The program will take place during Sessions 2, 3, and 4 of Summer Camp. National
New Jersey
New Jersey
Dude Ranch Weekend camp during the fall for children and teens ages 11 to 16 years old diagnosed with cancer. National; Midwestern U.S.
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Epic Experience Camp Program offers free week-long outdoor experiences for adults who have been diagnosed with cancer at any stage in their lives. National
Colorado
Colorado
Family Camp Fall weekend getaway for families who have a child 19 years old or younger who has been diagnosed with cancer. National; Midwestern U.S.
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
First Descents Programs Program provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer or other serious health conditions. National
Colorado
Colorado
Happiness Is Camping - College Prep Camp College Prep Camp for campers diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, age 17. The camp takes place during session 1 of summer camp. National
New Jersey
New Jersey
Happiness Is Camping - Family Camp A family camp offered to children diagnosed with cancer, ages 6-16, who are new to the camp. Immediate family members are welcomed. National
New Jersey
New Jersey
Kokolulu Farm & Cancer Retreats Year-round programs designed to help young adults (18+) take control of their healing journey and diagnosis of cancer. National
Hawaii
Hawaii
Reel Recovery Retreats Program provides free fly fishing retreat weekends for men living with all forms of cancer. National
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
River Discovery Adventure Programs Program offers a variety of sessions that range from 1-day to 6-day river adventures, paddle board sessions, and retreats for cancer survivors and loved ones of all ages. National
Idaho
Idaho
Sky High Hope Camp A camp for children with cancer and their siblings.
National
Colorado
Colorado
Staycation Respite Vacation Program At-home respite program for individuals diagnosed with cancer, between the ages 24-55, who are nominated by a health care professional, and is under financial duress. Florida
Summer Camp - All Camp Experience (ACE) Summer camp for children ages 13 to 16 years old who have been diagnosed with cancer. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Summer Camp - EXCEL Summer camp for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Summer Camp - Excursion Summer excursions camp for teens who have been diagnosed with cancer. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Summer Camp - Water Sports 2-week water sports summer camp for teens who have been diagnosed with cancer. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Summer Campference - Cancer Diagnosis Annual Conference for 4-days/3-nights that provides individuals between the ages of 16-24 living with a cancer. National
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Sunshine Kids Local Activities National, regional and local activities, from getaways, to sport events, parties to celebrities greet and meet, are offered to Sunshine Kids of all ages who are battling cancer and their families. National
Texas
Texas
Sunshine Kids National Trips Week long national trips for teenage cancer patients throughout the year in different locations across the United States. National Texas
TLC Camp Week long summer camp for children age 5-13 with cancer and their siblings National
Illinois
Illinois
Utah Adventure Program Week long summer adaptive program for teens ages 15 to 19 years old diagnosed with cancer. National
Utah
Utah
Victory Junction - Fall Family Weekend Weekend retreats are offered for children and adolescents with chronic conditions and serious illnesses, and their families. National
North Carolina
North Carolina
Victory Junction - Summer Camp Summer camp for children and teens ages 6 to 16 years old with chronic medical conditions. Sessions are diagnosis specific. National
North Carolina
North Carolina
Victory Junction - Young Adult Weekend Weekend retreats for young adults age 18-22, who have aged out of Victory Junction's traditional camp programs. Allows campers to make meaningful connections with their peers and gain life application skills essential to their age group. National North Carolina
Wilderness Program at CWC A program designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer, ages 20-40. This program encourages young adults to step out into the wilderness and challenge themselves while allowing nature to help heal. National
Michigan
Michigan
Women's Cancer Retreat A five-day retreat for women with cancer. National
Montana
Montana
Women's Wellness Program Weekend camp for women who have been diagnosed with any form of cancer or relapsed in the past 10 years. National
New York
New York
Young Adults with Cancer Weekend Summer weekend program for young cancer survivors. National
Virginia
Virginia
Youth Rally Camp Summer camp for kids, ages 11-17 years old, living with conditions of the bowel and bladder. National
Missouri
Missouri
Camp Bluebird A camp for any adult who has been diagnosed with cancer. Alabama Alabama
Camp Bluebird A three day, two night camp held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall for adults ages 18 years and older who are cancer survivors. Alabama Alabama
Camp Rising Sun Summer camp for children who have been or are currently being treated for cancer. Alabama
Mississippi
Southwestern Tennessee
Alabama
Sacred Heart Miracle Camp Camps and programs for children and adults diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illnesses, as well as individuals who are physically and/or emotionally challenged. Florida - Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin
Alabama - South
Florida
SAM Summer Camp Sessions - Sibling Camp Camp session for siblings of children on or off cancer therapy, ages 6-18. Alabama Alabama
Camp Goodtimes - Leadership in Training (LIT) One-week summer Leadership-in-Training program for former Camp Goodtimes campers who are or have been cancer patients. Alaska
Washington
Washington
Kayak Adventure Camp A week long kayak trip for young adults age 18-25 with cancer or cancer survivors. Washington
Alaska
Washington
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks Programs Summer camp program for children who have or have had cancer and their siblings ages 3-7 living in Arizona. Arizona; Southwestern United States Arizona
Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks Week-long summer camp for children who have or have had cancer and their siblings living in Arizona. Arizona; Southwestern United States Arizona
Arizona Camp Sunrise Spring Retreat A weekend retreat for youths age 8-12 with cancer and their siblings. Arizona; Southwestern U.S. Arizona
Camp Okizu - Oncology Camp Virtual/In Person lVirtual/In Person summer camps for children ages 6-17 who have or have had cancer.

Northern California California
Okizu Family Camp Several weekend programs throughout the year for children who have or have had cancer, and immediate family members. Northern California California
Okizu SIBS Camp Summer camps for children ages 6-17 who have or have had a sister or brother with cancer. Northern California California
Camp Wapiyapi Week-long summer camp for children ages 6-17 with cancer, and their siblings. Colorado Colorado
JWCF at RoundUp River Ranch A free week-long camp for children ages 7-17 years old who are diagnosed with cancer and sickle cell disease.
Colorado Colorado
Live by Living Day Trips Programs day trips offer a fun, supportive environment for cancer survivors to get exercise. Colorado Colorado
Live by Living Survivor Retreats Program provides transformative outdoor experiences for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Colorado Colorado
Newport Adaptive Sailing Program Day camp sailing programs for children ages 7-17 with chronic, serious or life threatening illnesses and/or physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities. Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Virginia
Vermont
Rhode Island
Sib Side Sibling Camp Summer camp for children and teens ages 8 to 14 years old that have a sibling diagnosed with cancer who is currently enrolled in Camp Rising Sun. Connecticut Connecticut
Camp Bluebird - Sacred Heart Hospital Camp Bluebird is  an adult Cancer Survivor Camp hosted by Sacred Heart Health System.  The camp is a three-day, two-night retreat and it operates once in the spring and once in the fall. Florida Florida
Camp Kesem - Florida Camp Kesem, operates free summer camps for children ages 6 to 18 years old who have been impacted by a parent's cancer. Florida Florida
Aurora Day Camp Program provides summer day camp for children ages 3 1/2 - 18 who is in active treatment or has been treated for cancer within the last 5 years. Georgia Georgia
Camp New Horizons Weekend camp during the fall for children who have lost a brother or sister to a cancer or a blood disorder. South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Camp Mokule`ia - Mini-Camp A 3 day, 2 night summer camp session for campers who are finishing 1st or 2nd grade and have been diagnosed with cancer. Hawaii Hawaii
Maui Cancer Wellness Retreats Program provides a 3-day weekend retreat to newly diagnosed cancer survivors in active treatment, or within 1 year of their final treatment. Hawaii - Maui, Lanai or Molokai counites Hawaii
Camp Hobé at Camp Wapiti Summer camp for children and teens currently being treated for cancer and their siblings ages 4-19. Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
or those being treated for cancer (or similar disorders) at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah
Camp Journey Summer day and resident camp for children diagnosed with cancer on and off therapy ages 7 to 17 years old. Idaho Idaho
Camp Heart Connection Sibling Camp Week long summer camp for siblings of children diagnosed with cancer or who have lost a sibling to cancer. Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Camp Quality Illinois Week-long virtual summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer, ages 4-17, living in Illinois. Illinois Illinois
Chicago Day Camp Weekend long camp for children ages 5 to 10 years old diagnosed with cancer. Illinois
Wisconsin
Illinois
Children's Cancer Connection - Family Camp Weekend family camp for families and their child affected by cancer. Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Seabees Leadership Program Week long summer camp for former campers ages 20 years and older who have limitations due to their disease or treatment. National Wisconsin
Sibling Camp Week long summer camp for siblings ages 10 to 19 years old of a child that has been diagnosed with cancer. Illinois
Wisconsin
Midwest region
Wisconsin
Utah Ski Program Week long camp for children and teens ages 10 to 19 years with physical or cognitive disabilities associated with their cancer treatments. Illinois
Wisconsin
Mid-west region
Utah
Washington D.C. Program Week long educational spring program featuring a trip to Washington DC for high school students grades 9th to 12th diagnosed with cancer. Illinois District of Columbia
Camp Quality Kentuckiana Virtual summer camp program for children ages 5-16, diagnosed with cancer, living in Kentucky or Indiana. Kentucky
Indiana
Indiana
Camp Quality Kansas Week-long virtual summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer, ages 4-17, living Kansas. Kansas Missouri
Indian Summer Sibling Oncology Camp A week of summer camp for brothers and sisters of kids with cancer ages 6 to 12 years old. Kentucky Kentucky
Kids Cancer Alliance - Oncology Camp Our week-long summer camp for children who are either currently receiving treatment or have received treatment in the past for cancer, ages 6 to 18 years old. Kentucky Kentucky
Camp Quality Louisiana Program provides summer week-long virtual camp experiences for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, ages 5-17. Louisiana Louisiana
Cool Kids Campaign - Myrtle Beach Vacations Program provides a free vacation condo in Myrtle Beach to families in current cancer treatment. Maryland Maryland
Children's Island Day Camp Program Two week summer day camp for children (ages 7-11) who have or had cancer or who have a parent or sibling with or who have died from cancer. Massachusetts Massachusetts
Winter Camp Weekend camp for cancer survivors ages 16-22 years old. Minnesota
North Dakota
North Dakota
Camp Bluebird A unique camp experience for adult cancer patients. The three-day, two-night camp is medically supervised and is a time of rest, relaxation, listening and more. Mississippi Mississippi
Camp Quality Central Missouri Program provides summer week-long camp experiences for children, ages 4-17 diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, ages 5-17. Missouri - Central Missouri
Camp Quality Greater Kansas City Program provides summer week-long camp experiences for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, ages 4-17. Missouri - Greater Kansas City area Missouri
Camp Quality Ozarks Summer camp for children ages 4-17 with cancer living in the Ozarks region. Missouri - Ozarks Region Missouri
Camp Rainbow - Family Camp A weekend retreat for children, youths, and their families who have had or are currently in treatment for cancer or other blood-related disorders. St. Louis, Missouri area Missouri
Cancer Support Community of Montana - Family Camps Summer and Winter camps for children and families affected by cancer. Montana Montana
Eagle Mount’s Adaptive Aquatics Program Year round aquatic program for individuals with a wide range of abilities. Program offers therapeutic swimming and exercise classes in a warm saltwater pool. Montana Montana
Mending in the Mountains - Virtual Women's Cancer Retreat Fall weekend retreat for women in Montana affected by cancer. Montana Montana
Camp Bravehearts Weekend camps for women with cancer. New York
Pennsylvania
New York
Cindy's Retreat A weekend retreat for Women who are living with cancer and beyond. New York New York
Camp CARE Summer camp and year-round activities to children ages 6-16 who have or have had cancer and their families in the Charlotte, NC area. North Carolina; Charlotte area North Carolina
Camp Carefree One-week, diagnosis specific summer camp programs for children with a chronic illness, siblings, and sick parents. North Carolina North Carolina
Camp Carefree Week-long summer camp for children age 6-16 with chronic illnesses. North Carolina North Carolina
Camp Rainbow Week-long summer camp for children with cancer or hemophilia and their siblings. North Carolina North Carolina
Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreat Four day free of charge recreational retreats for adults who are currently battling or have recently stopped treatment for cancer. North Carolina, South Carolina; priority given but will accept some applications from other states North Carolina
Camp Ed Bear Weekend summer camp for children who are hematology or oncology patients at Children's Hospital of Akron.
Ohio Ohio
Cancer Family Care Camp Courage A one-day camp experience for children between ages 5-14 who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis in the family, or by a loss due to cancer. Ohio Ohio
UKANDU Teen Retreat Program provides a week-long summer retreat for teenagers living with cancer. Oregon Oregon
Camp Dost An overnight camp for children with cancer between the ages of 5-18. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Camp Raising Spirits Weekend retreat for adults (18+) living with cancer and a guest. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Camp Courage Camp programs offered to children, teens, young adults, and families living with cancer or a blood disorder being treated at the BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center South Carolina - BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center South Carolina
CAMP KEMO Week-long summer camp for cancer patients ages 5-18 and their siblings. Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, South Carolina South Carolina
CAMP KEMO - Family Weekend For children who have been diagnosed with cancer during the past two years and their families. South Carolina South Carolina
Women Beyond Cancer Retreat Provides free retreats for women dealing with any type of cancer. South Carolina
Camp Bring It On! Summer residential camp for children with cancer and pediatric cancer survivors. South Dakota South Dakota
Camp Bluebird A weekend retreat for adults who have cancer. Tennessee; may accept campers from other states Tennessee
Camp Light Weekend camp for teens with cancer. Texas Texas
Camp O'Hana Weekend camp for families of cancer survivors. Texas Texas
Camp Periwinkle A week-long summer camp for children ages 7-15 with cancer and blood disorders and a sibling, from Texas Children's Cancer Center. Texas Children's Cancer Center,Houston, Texas Texas
Camp YOLO Weekend camp for children ages 13-18 receiving care with cancer, hematology, renal, rheumatology, cardiac and retrovirology at the Texas Children's Cancer Center. Texas Children's Cancer Center, Houston, Texas Texas
Rainbow Connection Summer Camp A week long summer camp program for children (ages 6 to 16) with cancer or blood disorders and their brothers and sisters. Children's Hospital in Galveston, Texas Texas
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta Week-long overnight camp for children living in Vermont who have or have had cancer. Vermont Vermont
Camp Sparkle A week-long free summer camp for children ages 6-12 who are impacted by cancer. Washington Washington - Everett, Redmond, Seattle and Tacoma.
Mini Camp One day summer mini camp for children who are or have been personally impacted by pediatric cancer. Washington Washington
Summer Camp Week-long summer camp for children ages 7 to 19 years old diagnosed with cancer. Wisconsin; may accept campers from outside of Wisconsin Wisconsin