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The American Cancer Society’s Camp UKANDU is a week-long "outrageously fun" overnight camp for children living with cancer, including patients and siblings.
Campers tackle arts and crafts, weaving, fishing, swimming, field games, a challenge course, climbing wall, and archery – all under the care of specially-trained adult staff and 24-hour medical specialists.
There is even a Thursday night dance, a talent show, a carnival, sleeping in teepees, and nightly campfire entertainment.
Where and When?
The American Cancer Society Camp UKANDU is held yearly at at YMCA Camp Collins, in Gresham, OR located within beautiful Oxbow Park.
Camp traditionally lasts for one week. This year, Camp will be held June 21-- June 27th, 2009.
Can I Come?
Children eligible for American Cancer Society Camp UKANDU must be between the ages of 8
and 18 and not a high school graduate. Each eligible patient is invited to bring one sibling to camp.
Oncologists in Oregon and Southwest Washington receive application forms and pass them on to the parents of their patients. Parents then submit the application to the American Cancer Society.
Please call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 with questions regarding eligibility or to request an application.
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