Special Days Summer Camp 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Dates: Saturday, August 1 - Friday, August 7, 2009
Splashing in the lake

Special Days is open to any child who currently has cancer or leukemia, or has had it in the past. Special Days Camp gives these youngsters a chance to be "just kids" and experience the fun of traditional summer camp with one vital addition: the medical care and treatment they require from oncology physicians and nurses.

The health and well-being of the campers is our primary concern. The medical staff administers routine chemotherapy and other medications, take blood counts, care for catheters, handle all necessary medical treatments and situations. The medical staff resides at camp and is available 24 hours a day.

The campers say that at Special Days they "feel free" and can "escape" from their worries and "be themselves." For one week in the summer, they can learn about others from different backgrounds, make good friends, try new things, and gain a sense of independence and self-reliance. Surrounded by others with similar conditions and experiences, they "don't feel different."

For parents, Special Days provides a time of respite... a break from the everyday challenge of caring for a child who is ill and whose future may be uncertain ...with the assurance that their child is safe, happy, and well cared for.
Last Updated on Sunday, 02 November 2008 15:58