Camp Kesem - Approved

• 5 million children are coping with a parent's cancer diagnosis. That’s 5 million children at risk of experiencing increased anxiety, emotional isolation, loss of social interest, and/or feelings of hopelessness. And that’s why, at Kesem, we are committed to creating a world where every child who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer is never alone. We support these children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.
• • Owner
    Lisette Mazon
  • Created On
    02-01-2023
  • Updated On
    06-13-2024
  • Update Reminder
    06-01-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Shelby Kuepker
  • Phone
    (253) 736-3821
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    berkeley@kesem.org
  • Address
    20864 Rector Rd
  • City
    Nevada City
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    02-01-2023
  • Expiration Date
    07-01-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    KESEM
  • Zip Code
    95959

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.kesem.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://kesem.force.com/s/?language=en_US
  • Camp Kesem
    https://www.kesem.org/programs-services/camp-kesem
  • Resources for families
    https://www.kesem.org/programs-services/family-resources
  • FAQ
    https://www.kesem.org/programs-services/faqs

• Detailed Information

  • PROGRAMS + RESOURCES

    -CAMP KESEM

    Camp Kesem is a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience designed for children ages 6-18 who are impacted by a parent's cancer.

    At camp, we focus on creating fun experiences that help these children escape - even if for a short time - the challenges of coping with a parent's cancer diagnosis.

    Campers find adventure and creativity, build trust in themselves, and create new friendships. Many children say that Camp Kesem is the best week of the year, and we agree!

    -YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT

    Warm Welcome provides every child a welcome package of materials to immediately include all families into our greater community in a personal and supportive way. 

    Kesem By Your Side provides customized, personal support for children through the many challenges associated with a parent or guardian’s cancer journey including difficult news, recurrence, loss, and anniversaries. This opt-in support service is developed on a case-by-case basis in a collaborative partnership between parents/guardians and local chapters. 

    Special Deliveries provides all children with personalized greetings, such as birthday cards, delivered either by traditional or electronic mail to remind all Kesem families that they are a part of our community. 

    Friends + Family Days are generally twice a year, bringing together existing and interested camper families, Kesem student leaders and alumni, and local supporters for a day of activities, fun, celebration, and community building. 

    - Santa Clara University: Camp Del Oro

    - Stanford University: Camp at Redwood Glen

    - UC Berkeley: Camp Del Oro

    - UC Davis: Camp Sugar Pine

    - UC Santa Cruz: YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake

    - University of San Francisco: Camp at Redwood Glen

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High Schooler
    • 6-18 years old
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files

  Misc Attachment	Camp Kesem ENG.pdf	02-01-2023
  Misc Attachment	Camp Kesem SP.pdf	02-01-2023