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| 2008 R.O.C.K. Camp |
| Reaching Out to Cancer Kids |
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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, R.O.C.K. Camp is the first camp for children with cancer in the United States. R.O.C.K. Camp is one of three American Cancer Society R.O.C.K. Programs in Florida. The other programs are Families R.O.C.K. Weekend and R.O.C.K. College Scholarships.
Who
The American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp in partnership with Camp Boggy Creek serves children and teenagers ages 7-16 who are referred by pediatric oncology centers and private practices, currently being treated for cancer or who have not been off treatment for more than three years.
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 2008, R.O.C.K. Camp offers two, week-long sessions of camp. Children from North Florida and the Orlando area attend June 10-16. Children from South Florida and Tampa/St. Petersburg attend June 19-25. Volunteer counselors and medical staff 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). Camp Boggy Creek features a volunteer medical staff including resident pediatric oncologists and nursing personnel.
Cost
All R.O.C.K. Campers attend free of charge. Campers are encouraged to ride the American Cancer Society's free, chartered buses.
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
Judy C. More, M.S., R.O.C.K. Camp Coordinator
American Cancer Society, Florida Division
3709 West Jetton Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 800/444-1410 ext. 4406
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.
Additional Resources
For more information on how to help your
child, download
School and Learning Issues For Children with Cancer.
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