Friendship and Acceptance Adventure in Nature Lifetime of Memories Healing HOPE These are just some of the gifts campers and their families have shared that they have received as a result of an experience at a Care Camp. When you … Read more
Some trails are happy ones, Others are blue. It’s the way you ride the trail that counts, here’s a happy one for you. Mr. Ron Garman discovered his love of camping and the great outdoors as a boy. His first … Read more
Twice the Healing, Twice the Hope! When it matters most, there’s a love shared between sisters that is unbreakable. For 16-year-old Riley and 14-year-old Raegan, this bond of sisterhood includes the cancer journey they are taking together. When Riley was … Read more
“Dress-up play allows anyone to dream, hope, and use their imagination.” Dressing up is fun, fosters creativity, and explores the imagination. The benefits of donning a costume with family and friends are far-reaching for everyone. However, for kids with cancer, … Read more
Suzanne and Ty Giesemann first learned about Care Camps while camping at a KOA campground. “My mother and sister both had cancer, and Suzanne’s work with Helping Parents Heal has brought her into contact with many parents who had children with cancer. … Read more
Cancer creates an instant crisis in the family. Extended hospital stays, weekly doctors’ visits, the side effects of treatment, and the constant possibility of unexpected complications add to the devastating blow to parents and family members who love the … Read more
Camping and s’mores are synonymous with each other. This gooey, crunchy treat made of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers has deep roots in the camping community. As history tells it, the recipe for “Graham Cracker Sandwich” appeared in the early … Read more
Camp in a word is FUN. However, the fun that the camp experience provides for kids with cancer isn’t just fun and games, it plays an important role in their health and healing. Good old-fashioned fun has all kinds of … Read more
Camp is still a few weeks away, but 16-year-old, cancer survivor, Sara is already packing her bags in anticipation of seeing her friends. “We might have met at camp and only get to see each other once a year, but … Read more
In this episode of Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness is joined by Jennifer Mercer of Care Camps for a conversation about the organization’s efforts to provide a camping experience for children with cancer. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by … Read more
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