Residential Camps | Camp Kesem
Eligibility
Youth between 6 to 18 years of age who lost their parent to cancer; Parent is undergoing cancer treatment; Parent is a cancer survivor; Ages 6-18 years
Required documents
None
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
253-736-3821
Voice·
Main
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL)
Application process
(1) Complete and submit application online, or request by phone or email for a paper application by phone or email (2) A staff person or volunteer with the camp will reach out within 5 business days.
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Nationwide
Free, sleep-away summer camp (typically 4 or 5 nights) for children age 6-18 who lost a parent to cancer, parent is undergoing cancer treatment, or parent is a cancer survivor. Applications open in December and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Last Assured
05/21/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Camp Kesem
Free, sleep-away summer camp (typically 4 or 5 nights) for children age 6-18 who lost a parent to cancer, parent is undergoing cancer treatment, or parent is a cancer survivor. Applications open in December and are available on a first come, first served basis.