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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.

Camps For Kids works to ensure that no Kansas City area child will be turned away from summer camp because of low income or physical or developmental disability. The organization was founded by Marjorie Powell Allen in 1981 after the Federal government discontinued a program providing summer camp to children with disabilities or financial need at no cost to their families. It is still true today that it is difficult for many families with children who have physical/developmental issues or who are low-income to afford the cost of camp. Camps For Kids believes that camp offers opportunities for children to enjoy a sense of independence, meet and make new friends, and experience fellowship and a feeling of community through the unique and potentially life-changing experience of summer camp. Camps in the network have a specific focus including blood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, spina bifida, cancer, foster care children, bereavement therapy, vision impairments, developmental challenges, and congenital heart disease. Several camps provide access to the environment, and the arts and sciences to underprivileged children and youth. Many camps have small staffs and utilize volunteers to conduct their activities. Their focus is on providing an outstanding camping experience for the children. Few have dedicated personnel with enough time to raise the needed funds to support the camp’s programs. The support of Camps For Kids is critical to their continued operation and success. “Without the support of Camps for Kids and the matching fund, CHD Families would be unable to provide a free medically supervised summer camp for kids with Congenital Heart Defects.” -director, Camp Systole.

What started off as a small group of people coming together over twenty-seven years ago with the dream of creating a therapeutic community for children coping with HIV/AIDS, has expanded to an organization that has served over 6,200 HIV/AIDS impacted youth. Over 260 counselors, medical personnel, professionals and community members help us make dreams come true each year for the campers. Our free therapeutic and educational programs include: a one-week summer camp session, HIV/AIDS Education and Community Outreach, HIV/AIDS & Diversity Counselor Training, Weekend Teen and Young Adult Leadership Retreats, Mentoring Programs, Restorative Practices Programs & Trainings, College Scholarship Program, and our Holiday Adopt-a-Family.