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Can’t make it to camp in person?
CONNECTED – Where camp comes to you!

CONNECTED
Friday, May 19th – Monday, May 22nd

AGE
Birth -19 and family!

LOCATION
Online & At-Home

Registration

CONNECTED Family Program

CONNECTED is excited to invite you to be part of our Family Program happening May 19th-22nd, 2023 for kids with cancer (ages birth – 19) and their families.

This extended weekend program will consist of online sessions filled with food projects, STEM, Arts & Crafts, and Wellness/Mindfulness activities, as well as fun offline activities and projects you can enjoy at your leisure as a family.

This program is FREE to all who sign up, and all needed supplies and materials will be shipped out prior to the start of the program.

What is CONNECTED?

Our digital program, reaching campers and families who may not be able to attend an in-person program at this time.

Is FREE for kids 9-19 (whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in remission) and their families.

CONNECTED is built on three primary program pillars: SUPPORT & BELONGING, HEALTH & WELLNESS, EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY which guide the planning and implementation of each program we offer.

Our full program suite offers something for everyone, from on-demand programs you can do on your own, to single or multi-session programs with your camp friends, and educational sessions for our community.

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Community

Log-in for fun-filled camp experiences at our CONNECTED Community Programs!

    • Multi-day and multi-session programs
    • Designed to bring together specific camp community groups through on-line, offline, and at-your-leisure activities
    • Participants in our Community Programs will be sent all of the supplies and materials for their scheduled activities
    • a program of online and at-home activities

Sunday, March 5 – Saturday, March 11
Camper Program

AGE
9 – 19

For
kids with cancer

Applications are now closed.  Please contact Mark Lowry to learn more.

Friday, May 19 – Monday, May 22
Family Program

AGE
birth – 19

For
kids with cancer and their families

Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27
Summer Program

AGE
9 – 19

For
kids with cancer and siblings

Sunday, November 5 – Saturday, November 11
Sibling Program

AGE
9 – 19

For
siblings of kids with cancer

Connect ED

Take a deeper dive into the camp community experience.

Participate in these educational sessions led by industry experts and trusted camp partners.
Sessions include options like: panel discussions, author nights, team building, and more

Mindfulness Night
Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm central
with Heroes Circle & Beads of Courage

AGE
all campers ages 7-19

Author Night
Tuesday, October 24
7:00pm central
with Arielle Turover Cohen, who wrote “Put On A Big Smile”

AGE
all campers ages 5-16

On Demand

CONNECTED On Demand will bring camp to you 365 days a year. This virtual connection allows our community to create shared experiences in a digital format. We created CONNECTED On Demand to offer virtual camp experiences that allow our campers to participate in their favorite camp games and activities from anywhere. Check out what CONNECTED On Demand is all about.

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food
wellness
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Pop Up

Need a quick camp fix? Jump in on a Pop-up Program.

  • These 60-90 min programs provide a chance to connect with your camp friends
  • Limited to no supplies are needed to participate
  • Activities include things like: online trivia, virtual escape rooms, fireside chats, and more

        Stay tuned for details on 2023 sessions

CONNECTED Program Pillars

Support & Belonging

It’s important to know others who have gone through similar experiences and share similar feelings. There is nothing like a friend who just “GETS” you! CONNECTED provides opportunities to strengthen old friendships and make new ones in a safe environment where we foster growth through intentional social and community activities.

Types of activities: get-to-know you games, all about me projects, game nights, fireside chats

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Health & Wellness

A healthy mind and body are an important part of daily life. Physical activity, healthy habits and nutrition, creative expression, rest and rejuvenation, mindfulness and meditation, time for talking, and an emphasis on gratitude to help with focus and emotional regulation are all important aspects of CONNECTED programs.

Types of activities: yoga, meditation, mind/body movement, relaxation, journaling, nutrition, expressive arts

Sibling Sessions

Exploration & Discovery

Sharing new experiences with others makes them even more special. CONNECTED fosters creativity, self-expression, exercising imagination, gaining new skills, and challenging ourselves in new and exciting ways.

Types of activities: arts & crafts, storytelling, theater games, virtual field trips, STEM, invention challenges, baking & cooking

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Meet your Program Directors

Caroline McLendon

Caroline Mclendon
Program Director

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Katie Selander
Assistant Program Director

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Lexi Chopp
Program Coordinator

Testimonials

“I think it’s great that we are not only connecting kids virtually, but we’re able to connect them virtually to so many activities throughout the world.“
– Camper Parent

“We just loved being able to spend time together and not have to worry about going out and buying things to have fun. The family movie night and Kinex activity was probably our favorite!“
– Camper Family