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Camps Dates for 2008

July 27 - August 2

 

This page is dedicated to Camp Challenge, a camp for kids with cancer.

Camp Challenge is a grass roots non-profit organization dedicated to giving ill children and their siblings ages 6 through 18 a summer camp experience. Camp is open to all children who reside in Louisiana and have a form of cancer and chronic hematological disorders. These children do not have to pay for camp, it is free for all campers.

Camp Challenge is funded by donations from individuals and companies. We also receive money from various organizations that put on fund-raisers for the soul purpose of funding camp.  Camp just completed it's 18th year!

 

Mission Statement:

"The mission of Camp Challenge is to enrich the lives of young hematology/oncology patients including, but not limited to, cancer and sickle cell disorders, their siblings and survivors by creating a week-long camping experience at no cost.  Our purpose is to provide a recreational environment that is memorable, fun, empowering, safe and medically sound to help them cope with the challenges of childhood diseases and prepare them for life after illness.

Camp Challenge is a one week overnight camp program for children.  The program is overseen by the Board of Director’s of Camp Challenge, Inc.  Camp Challenge, Inc. works year round to secure funding and meet the needs of the camp program as well as provide activities and events throughout the year.

We are accredited by the American Camping Association and work hard throughout the year to meet and maintain the many standards set forth by them to provide a quality camp program."

 

 

  Click Here to learn more about Camp Challenge
Camp Challenge is proud to have earned the American Camp Association accreditation.  ACA accredits over 2,400 camps. ACA-accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality.  This ensures Camp Challenge is a safe organization.

If you are interested in attending a board meeting, please give us a call.  We would love to have you.  We are always looking for more people to become involved.  Parents of campers are welcome!  Involvement of parents helps our organization grow.  We can really use your help.

Camp Challenge
P.O. Box 641253
Kenner, LA  70064

(504) 347-CAMP

Upcoming Events:

Rock the Block party at Clearview South July 25-27th

"Six bars in Metairie The Max, The Beach House, DBD Lounge, CBeevers, Pair of Dice and Joe's Caddy Corner, are throwing a block party benefiting Camp Challenge the weekend that camp starts which is the 25-27th in a parking lot behind the Shoney's at I-10 and Clearview. 

 

NEXT MEETING:  Tuesday, September 2, 7:00 PM

LOCATION:  The Board Room of

Universal Sodexho, 5749 Susitna Dr, Harahan, LA 70123

Contact Stacy for more information

504.347.CAMP

PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS WELL AS STAFF!!!

GIVE US A CALL, WE WILL LOVE TO SEE YOU AT THE MEETINGS!!!

Camp is held at the Louisiana Lions Camp

Camp Challenge has a Yahoo Group, click the icon for details  

 

All Camp related questions (Camper Applications, Staff Applications, Volunteer opportunities, Staff assignments, etc.) can be sent to the Camp Director.  She will return your email and assist you as soon as possible.  Or, you can call the Camp's Voicemail @ 504.347.2267 and leave us a message.  Someone will return your call.

If you have any other questions or comments regarding the organization, website, Public Relations, please call Stacy Drury at 504.347.CAMP.