SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2010
SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2010
SAVE THE DATE!
Candlelighters Family Camp – Camp Harlow in Eugene,OR
September 4th–6th (Labor Day Weekend)
Don’t miss out on this end-of-summer, action-packed fun for the entire family! Watch for registration news in our June newsletter.
Camp Millennium • Camp for Kids • June 20th–27th
Camp Millennium, a member of Children’s Oncology Camping Association, is an exciting week-long camp in Roseburg, OR, for children affected by cancer and their siblings ages 5–16. It offers swimming, horseback riding, archery, arts & crafts, music, hiking, boating, and many other surprises. Individuals, including a full time medical staff, support staff and camp counselors are on-site 24/7, ready to meet the needs of campers. To register on-line, visit: www.campmillennium.org or mail your request for an application to: Camp Millennium, 2876 Diamond Lake Blvd., Roseburg, OR 97470. Questions please contact info@campmillenium.org or call 541.677.0600.
Camp Ukandu • Camp for Kids • June 20th–26th
The American Cancer Society’s Camp Ukandu will be held at the YMCA Camp Collins in Gresham, OR. Camp Ukandu is a medically supervised, weeklong camp for children with cancer and their siblings, ages 8 to17. Thanks to the generous donations from individuals, organizations and foundations, Camp Ukandu is free for all children who attend. Activities include swimming, climbing tower, archery, arts and crafts, outdoor games, campfires, dances, and much more. For more information or to request an application, please contact Nicole Fowler, Camp Director, at the American Cancer Society at nicole.fowler@cancer.org or 503.795.3914.
Camp Agape • Camp for Families • July 31st–August 5th
This is a wonderful camp for the entire family! Nestled in the beautiful woods at Camp Angelos on the Sandy River, this camp is an amazing getaway. Enjoy hiking, fishing, arts and crafts, games, archery, campfire and special theme days. All campers have access to excellent health care professionals, 24 hrs/day, on-site. For more info call 503.232.3487 or 503.234.0468. See April/May Newsletter for registration form.
Soaring Spirits Camp – Camp for Families • August 13th–15th
Suttle Lake Camp and Retreat Center. This is a great camp for cancer survivors and their families. More information to come in our June/July Newsletter.
Each of these wonderful camps offers a unique experience and allows children and parents an opportunity to build special memories. Campers can meet others who’ve walked similar journeys, play and laugh together, and simply forget about the stress of cancer for a while. Each organization hosting these camps works hard to make your camping experience incredible and unforgettable! All camps are for those affected by childhood cancer and their immediate family, and are free of charge.
START PLANNING NOW FOR THESE OPPORTUNITIES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!