KU NEWS SERVICE
LAWRENCE - Camp Kesem at University of Kansas, a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, is pleased to announce that, in honor of January being named “Children Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer Month” - which Kesem is the sponsor of - it is now accepting online applications for its free summer camp session. To learn more or to register a child, visit www.kesem.org.
The purpose of “Children Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer Month” is to bring attention to the needs of the over 5 million children in our country who have been impacted by a parent’s cancer. Visit www.kesem.org for more information.
In the summer of 2019, nearly 10,000 children attended free summer camps during over 100 week-long sessions of Camp Kesem held at fun and exciting sites from coast-to-coast.
Camp Kesem is organized locally in Kansas by dedicated students from the University of Kansas. In summer 2020, Camp Kesem at University of Kansas will host 130 campers from Sunday, May 24 to Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Camp Wood YMCA in Elmdale.
Over 5 million children have been impacted by a parent’s cancer and Camp Kesem is the largest national organization dedicated to this unique population. This camping experience and Kesem's year-round support has a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their communication skills.
Children attending Camp Kesem at University of Kansas will participate in a host of fun activities including Messy Olympics, high/low ropes course, counselor-led activities, arts & crafts, and swimming. Nightly “Cabin Chats” allow campers to open up to their peers and counselors.
Camp Kesem at University of Kansas is organized by dedicated students at the University of Kansas who work year long to plan and fundraise for an impactful week of camp. Student volunteers and counselors experience leadership development and undergo extensive training prior to camp. Camp Kesem is provided free of charge to all participating families and is therefore supported by private donations and community support.
ABOUT KESEM
Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Kesem’s flagship program, Camp Kesem, operates 125 free summer camps across the country for children ages 6 to 18 who have been impacted by a parent’s cancer. Kesem programs have a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their communication skills. In 2019, Kesem served 10,000 children coast-to-coast – all funded by generous donations from individuals and corporate support.
For more information on Camp Kesem, please visit www.kesem.org, Facebook.com/CampKesem, and @CampKesem on Twitter & Instagram.
ABOUT CAMP KESEM AT UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Camp Kesem at University of Kansas was founded in 2015 and supports children in the Kansas community by providing a week-long summer camp experience and year-long peer support. Camp Kesem at University of Kansas is operated by 75 student volunteers and serves 130 campers ages 6-18 per year. F