Jennifer Mercer 
Seth was recovering from complicated surgery when his mother, Sarah, dropped him off at camp for the first time almost five years ago. “Seth was still using a wheelchair and receiving wound care. I thought to myself, how is this … Read more
Whether you’re a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional, you can be there for those that have recently heard the words, “you have cancer.” You can offer support to those affected when a loved one is facing … Read more
Care Camps has gained a new partner in healing this week as Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™) made an announcement of its combined financial and volunteer support of the charity that helps kids with cancer experience the healing power of the outdoors. … Read more
Emmalee had always been a bit more reserved than her peers, but after chemotherapy, she became concerningly quiet and withdrawn. “I was really sad after cancer treatment,” Emmalee explains. On her ninth birthday, a tumor was discovered in Emmalee’s bladder. … Read more
Those campgrounds that host snowbirds every year know that many look for ways to give back and build community at their winter home. Every May, the St. Petersburg Florida KOA hosts a huge Care Camps Weekend to raise funds … Read more
Happiness is Camping is way more than just the name of the oncology camp that 14-year-old Angelina attends in Hardwick, New Jersey each summer. “Happiness is Camping” aptly describes how Angelina and her brother, Mario, 16, who attends as part … Read more
Spending time outdoors isn’t just a good way to have fun this summer-it’s good for you. Studies show there are real health benefits to heading outdoors for an adventure. We compiled 10 ways you can experience the healing power of … Read more
Care Camps began as a dream on the part of a handful of KOA campground owners to help kids with cancer find hope and healing in the outdoors. Over the last three decades, Care Camps support has blossomed into hundreds … Read more
Care Camps helps support exciting camp adventures for thousands of kids with cancer each year. Whether they are in active treatment or on the mend, the one thing that connects them all is the childhood memories they are making as … Read more
Care Camps began as a dream on the part of a handful of campground owners to help kids with cancer find hope and healing in the outdoors. Over the last three decades, Care Camps support has blossomed into hundreds of … Read more
One of Care Camps long-time supporters, Southeast Publications, has reached an incredible milestone in charitable giving. After years of supporting the charity started by many of their customers in the Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) system, Southeast Publications (SEPI) has now donated more … Read more
Patrick Industries, one of the RV and marine industries’ largest suppliers, has joined the effort to help more children with cancer experience the healing power of the outdoors through a new cause-marketing partnership with Care Camps. The Elkhart, Ind.-based company … Read more