The magic of Camp Kesem profoundly impacts everyone involved. Read more to see what campers, parents, and counselors think about their experiences with Camp Kesem.
“This is the best week I have ever had!” ~Camper, age 9
“Camp Kesem instilled in me the belief that I can succeed. It opened my eyes to see that I can truly make a positive difference in someone else’s life.” ~Counselor
“Only my sincere thanks to everyone, you truly make a meaningful difference in the lives of these kids.” ~Parent of camper
"I consider CK to be, hands-down, the most important thing I’ve done in my life both in the effect I’ve had and the effect it’s had on me. Camp Kesem is one of the most life-changing organizations I have been a part of.” ~Counselor
“[Camp Kesem] is by far the best camp I have ever been to. Everyone there had about the same reason for being there and it was nice to know others had the same experiences.” ~ Camper, age 12
"One camper said that it’s OK if her mom dies because she knows her mom will always be in her heart – she learned at camp that kids whose parents have died from cancer continue to laugh and play and have fun at camp." ~Counselor story
“[Camp Kesem is] the best thing going for her.” ~Parent of camper, age 11
“Camp Kesem has easily been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life… The smiles on the children’s faces, the laughter and the happiness I was lucky enough to be a part of, and the looks of triumph on the faces of the older kids after they conquered the ropes course will always stay with me.” ~Counselor
“[At Camp Kesem] everyone understands you and knows how you feel.” ~Camper, age 13
“Having come off a very tough year with quite a sickly father, this was a fun-filled, active, self-esteem building camp that stood out as such a wonderfully positive event in such a sad, depressing, stressful year of sickness." ~Parent of camper, age 12
"I feel humbled to have been given such amazing opportunities and experiences with Camp Kesem." ~Counselor
“[Camp Kesem] makes him feel safe in a world that he discovered at an early age is insecure, and relaxes him by having seven days of fun." ~Parent of camper, age 7
"My position within the organization put me in close contact with all of the families served that are coping with cancer, and I have formed unique and unparalleled bonds with these families. I spent the past three years earning their trust and providing them with support. The tears of joy and gratitude I shared with these families on my final day at camp made me understand that this is the population with which I wish to work." ~Counselor
“The camp helped normalize the situation and, most importantly I think, showed her it’s okay for kids in this situation to laugh, have fun, be silly and act like kids.” ~Parent of camper
"Because of CK, I found what I really wanted to do with my life." ~Counselor
“Camp counselors and staff are of the highest quality! Everyone is so energetic and kind. I trust the staff 100% to care for my children at camp! Thank you for all that you guys do!” ~Parent of camper
“Camp Kesem was definitely the best week of my life.” ~Counselor
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