A retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families
2022 SUMMER PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT
Hands UP!!! We are extremely excited to announce our official summer programming plans, which will include both in-person “Family Camp” sessions and Camp Sunshine at Home offerings!
Our Anna Gould & Larry Gould Campus will officially re-open for 11 Family Camps, starting June 21st, for families and volunteers from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. All in-person family camps this summer will operate at reduced capacity and follow a modified format focusing on a family unit experience. This innovative programming will allow individual families a memorable summer adventure with volunteer support. Bereavement programming information will follow this fall.
In the interest of the health and safety of the community, COVID precautions will include but are not limited to vaccine requirements, masking, and social distancing. Participants who are immune-suppressed or are from states outside the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are eligible to participate in Camp Sunshine at Home.
Camp Sunshine’s Board of Directors and staff appreciate your patience and understanding as we safely welcome back the community we love so dearly. While we are overjoyed that this summer marks the beginning of a return to in-person programming, we understand that the modifications necessary to do so are limiting. We are dedicated to offering Camp Sunshine at Home programming until all members of our community can safely return to Camp in person.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled, summer of sunshine!
Important links for families and volunteers:
2022 Family Eligibility Requirements/Program Information:
https://www.campsunshine.org/sites/default/files/content/docs/2022_famil...
2022 Volunteer Eligibility Requirements/Program Information:
https://www.campsunshine.org/sites/default/files/content/docs/2022_vol_f...
2022 Family Applications:
https://www.campsunshine.org/programs/applications
2022 Volunteer Applications:
https://www.campsunshine.org/volunteer/apply
Please, be aware that programming is subject to change without notice due to medical, CDC and/or state guidelines and recommendations.
If you have questions about participating as a family, please reach out to Anne Howley, Family Coordinator at ahowley@campsunshine.org
If you have questions about participating as a volunteer, please reach out to Beth Packard, Volunteer & Program Coordinator at bpackard@campsunshine.org
10th Annual Bravehearts Bike Ride & Family Day
The 10th Annual Ride and Family Day will take place on Saturday, July 16th at Fruitlands in Harvard, MA. In keeping with tradition, there will be 25-mile & 50-mile bike rides, and you can expect the same great live music, lawn games, delicious home cooked food, and celebratory beverages on the hill at Fruitlands in view of the spectacular Nashua River Valley & Mt. Wachusett. Bring the family and enjoy engaging activities for children including face painting and creative art projects in the open-air kids’ tent. Register online today!
We are excited to announce the release of our 2022 dates for in-person camp!
Please note, that volunteers have a mandatory staff training the day before the listed start date on the sessions below.
For example, if it says a session starts on the 21st, volunteers are required to arrive on the 20th.
Applications will be posted online Monday, April 25th.
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Family Camp #1 |
June 21 to June 24 |
| Family Camp #2 |
June 28 to July 1 |
| Family Camp #3 |
July 5 to July 8 |
| Family Camp #4 |
July 12 to July 15 |
Support those who have supported Camp Sunshine with gifts of over $10,000 in the past year!