Camp Sunshine for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses and Their Families in Maine

Camp Sunshine helps children with life-threatening illnesses and their families find hope, community and a safe space for recharging together. Located in Maine, the camp offers medical support and free, year-round camping sessions for children ages 21 and under, their siblings, parents and caregivers. Campers come from all over the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world. Bereavement sessions are also available for families who have experienced the death of a child from a supported illness.

Camp Sunshine offers sessions of varying lengths throughout the year. Supported conditions and diagnoses include:

• A brain tumor, cancer and retinoblastoma
• Kidney disease
• Sickle cell disease
• Hematologic conditions
• Phenylketonuria (PKU) and more