Camp Kesem at UW-Madison

Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Camp Kesem operates over 100 free summer camps in 40 states for children ages 6 to 18 who have been impacted by a parent’s cancer. This camping experience and Kesem’s year-long 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. Camp Kesem at UW-Madison was founded in 2010 and supports children in the Madison community by providing a week-long summer camp experience and year-long peer support. Camp Kesem at UW-Madison is operated by approximately 130 student volunteers and serves 260 campers ages 6-18 per year. For more information about Camp Kesem at UW-Madison please visit http://campkesem.org/uwmadison or Facebook.com/campkesemuwmadison.