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Cancer can make children feel different from other children, and that may be one of the disease's worst side effects of all. That's what makes R.O.C.K. Camp so special.
What
Established in 1976, Reaching Out to Cancer Kids, or R.O.C.K. Camp is the first camp for children with cancer in the U.S.
Who
The American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. Camp in partnership with Camp Boggy Creek serves children and teenagers ages 7-16 who are referred by pediatric oncology centers and private practices and are currently being treated for cancer or who have not been off treatment for more than three years. Full time volunteer medical staff includes resident pediatric oncologists and nursing personnel.
Why
Florida's first and only residential camp exclusively for children with cancer offers campers an opportunity to experience the fun and adventure of summer camp without having to feel different from other kids.
When
In 2010, the camp will be held on July 8-14 and July 27-August 2. There are two, week-long sessions. Children from North Florida and the Orlando area will attend July 8-14. Children from South Florida, Tampa and St. Petersburg will attend July 27-August 2. Volunteer counselors and medical staff will arrive one day before campers each session for in-depth staff training.
Where
Camp Boggy Creek is located in Eustis, Florida (approximately 40 miles northwest of Orlando).
Cost
All R.O.C.K. Campers attend free of charge. Campers are encouraged to ride the American Cancer Society's free, chartered buses to camp.
Activities
R.O.C.K. Camp features traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, music, arts and crafts, archery, sports, fishing, talent shows, horseback riding and camp fires.
Contact
Susan Bellomy, Director of Childhood Cancer Programs
American Cancer Society, Florida Division
3709 West Jetton Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
800-444-1410, ext. 4405
susan.bellomy@cancer.org
Other ways of reaching out
As funds are available after R.O.C.K. Camp, College Scholarships and Families R.O.C.K. Weekend are fully funded, R.O.C.K. Programs also support childhood cancer research; programs to detect childhood cancer early; help for parents to access the best treatment for their child; programs that will eliminate childhood behaviors known to cause cancer later in life and/or diminish suffering of the child with cancer and the child’s family.
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