Care Camps' mission is to offer hope, healing, and fun for kids with cancer and their families through funded camping experiences. The organization aims to alleviate the financial burden on families by providing free access to medically-supervised camps, with the vision of a future where cancer is just a memory. Through fundraising, Care Camps supports camps that allow children to enjoy nature, build friendships, make lasting memories, and find renewal in the face of cancer.
The grant program by Care Camps is designed with two key funding opportunities to support camps catering to children with cancer: Operational Grants and Capital Improvement Grants. Operational Grants support the everyday expenses required to run the camp's services and programs, including staffing, rent, and materials. This represents the bulk of Care Camps' funding. On the other hand, Capital Improvement Grants are intended for specific purchases to enhance the camp's services and amenities, such as sports equipment or computer upgrades, with a cap of $1,000 per grant. Funds awarded must be utilized within the grant's fiscal year without the option to carry over.