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WELCOME

Camp Kesem is a college student run summer camp for kids with a parent who has (or has had) cancer. Our one-week sleep away camps are a chance for kids 6-16 to have a fun-filled week and just be kids. Everything we do at Camp Kesem focuses on our goal of giving campers the most fun week possible, while providing the extra support and attention they need. Learn More

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Community Impact Project

Twelve new Camp Kesem sites were announced as beneficiaries of the LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project. Click here to find out which schools are joining the Camp Kesem family.

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Karl’s Adventure

Karl – our caterpillar mascot, travelled to all 37 of our chapters this summer!  You can follow his journey by adding him as a friend on facebook!  He posted pictures of all of the fun things we did at Camp Kesem, and will continue sharing his magical experience with all of you.  Karl may be flat, but he sure likes to have fun!

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Happy Campers!

“My kids didn’t want to leave. They are excited about next year already.  Thank you to everyone for being an extended family for the week. You are all truly amazing people who could have chosen to do anything in this world but instead chose to touch the lives of families dealing with cancer. You touched our kids and all of us in a memorable way. No doubt about it, there were angels walking around on Friday with Camp Kesem tie dye shirts on!”

– Parent, Camp Kesem OSU

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05/10/2013 CAMP KESEM LAUNCHES GIVE A LAUGH CAMPAIGN

LAFAYETTE, CALIF. – Camp Kesem launches its national Give a Laugh Campaign today as a way to honor parents everywhere this Mother’s and Father’s Day. Calling themselves “the official sponsor of laughter,” Camp Kesem is a network of free one-week sleep away summer camps and year-round social circles for kids ages 6 to 16 whose [...]

04/16/2013 LIVESTRONG announces the new Community Impact Partners

AUSTIN, Texas – April 15, 2013 – Today, the LIVESTRONG Foundation announced the recipients of its Community Impact Project, which will distribute more than $1.2 million to bring proven cancer support programs to 72 sites across the United States. (See pages 3-4 for a complete list of award recipients.) Read more
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2nd Annual Susan’s Magic Makers

Camp Kesem cordially invites you to our 2nd Annual Susan’s Magic Makers on September 21, 2013 in Santa Monica, CA!  Join us for an evening of philanthropy and campfire coziness on the Santa Monica beach.  Inspired by the example of Susan Nelson Fleiss and honoring the LIVESTRONG Foundation, this event honors visionaries who have turned [...]

Night at the Museum
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March 9, 2013                                                 Thank you SO MUCH for making our March 9, 2012 Family Night at the Museum wildly successful. Over 950 families enjoyed scrumptious camp food, games and entertainment,  at [...]
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05/20/2013 May Update 05/20/13

Hey Camp Kesmers! It’s that busy time of the year again. School is wrapping up and everyone is studying hard for exams. In the midst of all that your Camp Kesem family is still working hard doing fund raisers and calling lots of places for support. We have 26 campers registered so far and we [...]

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Meet CK Alumni Yun “Rain” Xue Camp Name: Rain What school did you attend, what was your field of study, and when did you graduate? MIT – Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Graduated in 2012. What positions did you hold in Camp Kesem? Counselor, Unit Leader, Fundraising Coordinator, Camper Care Coordinator, Co-Chair What are you up [...]