It's Almost Here - Camp Heart Connection!

This week the staff at Children’s Cancer Connection is busying getting ready for the 155 campers who will attend our 24th Annual Camp Heart Connection Oncology Camp, which kicks off on Sunday, June 13 and will go through Saturday, June 19. Camp Heart Connection is one of the largest and most exciting programs Children’s Cancer Connection operates each year at the Y-Camp in Boone, IA.

Children who have ever been, or are currently being treated for childhood cancer are invited to participate in a week-long camp full of swimming, arts and crafts, field games and much more fun. The oncology camp gives these children an opportunity to meet other campers experiencing the same emotions and lifestyle that comes with having cancer as a child.

Camp Heart Connection aims to bring campers confidence, independence, and positive relationships throughout their time at camp. And thanks to generous donors, including The University of Iowa Dance Marathon, which is the Presenting Sponsor for 2010, and the 100 member volunteer staff, campers are able to participate for free.