TAKE A BREAK FROM CANCER
Summer Camps for families dealing with cancer
FOR KIDS WITH A PARENT WHO HAS CANCER
Camp Kesem (throughout the United States) offers free summer camps for children ages 6 to 18 with a parent who has or has had cancer. The camps are held on college campuses. Each of the camps is organized and operated by a group of student leaders.
Angel Foundation’s Camp Angel (Minnesota) provides 3 days of peer support and activities for children and teens ages 6 to 18 with a parent or caregiver who has or has had cancer.
FOR ADULTS WITH CANCER
Cancer Services of New Mexico's Family Cancer Retreat offers free, 3-day educational retreat for adults with cancer or adult survivors and their primary care giver. These retreats take place twice a year and include a combination of educational workshops and informal discussion sessions with others who are coping with some of the same issues.
Harmony Hill (Washington) offers cancer retreats that address the psychological, physical, and spiritual needs of people with cancer. The cancer retreats consists of 3-day retreats, offsite workshops, and a webinar series for people living with cancer, survivors, family members, and caregivers.
Reel Recovery (throughout the United States) offers fly fishing retreats for men of all ages recovering from all types of cancer.
River Discovery (Idaho) offers river adventures for survivors of childhood, teen, and adult cancers for free. These programs, which last between 1 and 6 days, give survivors the chance to hike, swim, raft, paddle board, and kayak while learning about natural history, canyon history, and camping skills. Activities can be customized to accommodate any fitness level and no experience is required.
Smith Center for the Healing Arts (Washington, D.C. and virtual) offers retreats and programs for people with cancer and their caregivers. The Center facilitates several weeklong, residential retreats each year.
FAMILY CAMPS
Inheritance of Hope (Florida) Inheritance of Hope’s signature offering is the Legacy Retreat®, an all-expenses-paid experience where families with children under 18 create lifelong memories while receiving the tools to navigate the challenges of a parent's terminal illness.