University of Michigan
Counselor Feature: Pluto Hey everyone! Our next installment of the Counselor Feature series is from Paige Van Kampen, or Pluto, a junior and one of the wonderful Student Support coordinators of the UMich chapter. Enjoy, and happy (almost) end of the semester! Cheerio ——— Obviously the student leaders of Camp Kesem are involved for the campers, but I [...] 
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 MichiganCamp Kesem University of MichiganWelcome to the Camp Kesem – Michigan Homepage! Visit this site for updates on events and programs from Camp Kesem Michigan!
For more information on camper applications please look at our “Camp 2013” PageOur PurposeTo provide a week-long summer camp to a frequently overlooked special needs group; the children of cancer patients. For fifty-one weeks a year, the families of cancer patients watch their loved ones suffer. But for one week during the summer, these kids are free from worry and welcomed by peers of similar circumstance. Here, their confidence takes charge to create the lasting memories every child should experience. Camp Kesem is truly a magical program. Students at the University of Michigan are excited to provide a student-run summer camp program for children who have or had a parent with cancer, where campers build self-esteem and gain support from peers facing similar challenges. With a camper-counselor ratio of 2:1, campers receive the special attention and support that they would not receive at a regular summer camp. Camp Kesem 2013Camp Kesem 2013 will take place August 11-16 at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI. Almost 70 volunteer counselors from the University of Michgian will staff the camp and will undergo extensive training prior to camp. The professional staff will include a Nurse, a Psychotherapist, and a Camp Advisor. Camp Kesem is provided free of charge to all families. Camp Kesem Michigan is thrilled to announce our fourth year of the Camp Kesem Teen Program for teenagers aged 14 through 16. This program allows teen campers to build self-esteem and gain support from peers facing similar challenges while exploring their own leadership potential. Special teen camp activities will be focused on developing and encouraging leadership skills. We are also doing our second year of the Camp Kesem Counselor in Training Program! This is for teens ages 17 and 18, whether previous campers or not, who wish to be counselors once they enter college. If you are interested in becoming a CIT for Camp Kesem 2014, send us an email!
2013 APPLICATIONSCampers are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camp Kesem Michigan 2013 is full, but please feel free to contact us for information regarding open camps or if you wish to be put on the waitlist!
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