For 40 years, Camp Sunshine has provided hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents, and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. Learn more: www.campsunshine.org.
Camp Friendship is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains on 520 acres of rolling hills and scenic woods in central Virginia. Since 1966 Camp Friendship offers boys and girls, ages 7-16, an opportunity to experience the best summer possible. Increased self-esteem, making new friendships and gaining social competence, learning to work as part of a team, responsibility and building positive values are just some of the life skills gained from participating in Camp Friendship programs....and it's fun! Camp Friendship has been privately owned by the same family since its founding
Camp Merrie-Woode® offers traditional activities in a residential camp program in the mountains of western North Carolina. Camp Merrie-Woode’s® extraordinary natural setting has inspired a lasting appreciation of God’s creation in thousands of girls and young women since 1919. In this friendly, non-competitive community of simplified living, each individual is valued for who she is and who she will become. Our programs challenge girls from ages 7 to 17.
Camp Merrie-Woode® is owned and operated by The Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc., which purchased the camp in December 1978. The Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. was established as a 501 (c) 3, non-profit educational institution with the sole purpose of operating Camp Merrie-Woode®. As a 501 (c) 3 non-profit institution, the Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. relies on the generous support of the Merrie-Woode family.