Northwestern

Founded and run by Northwestern University student volunteers, Camp Kesem is a one-week, overnight summer camp for children in the Chicagoland area, ages 6-16  who have a parent who has died from cancer, is currently in treatment for cancer, or is in remission from cancer. Camp Kesem is a secular camp and is open to children of all races, religions, national origins, and financial statuses. It is free for all families served.

Please have a look around the website to learn more about the organization and what our camp is all about!

The 2013 session will be held at June 16th – 21st at Camp Kupugani. Coach bus transportation will be provided from Northwestern University to and from camp.

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