When families’ lives are upended by a parent’s cancer, Camp Kaleidoscope is here to make sure no child or family has to face it alone. But to make sure families are supported at no extra cost, we rely on our communities’ donations and help to spread the word!

I am so honored to be a counselor for Camp Kaleidoscope because it’s more than just a camp. We’re a local community for over 120 children, and their families in the Bay Area, whose lives have been affected by cancer. Our mission is simple: to create spaces where kids and families can form lasting connections with peers who understand them. And, of course, to just have fun.

Kaleidoscope provides a week-long summer camp for children 6-18 whose parent, or caregiver, has ever battled cancer—regardless of outcome. Throughout the year, we host regular events for families, children and counselors to stay connected. Counselors also make themselves available to support families and children in their everyday lives and important milestones. We stand by families through their brightest and darkest moments of this journey. You can learn more about us at https://campkaleidoscope.org/. 

“Kaleidoscope gives the kids fun, levity and care, but it’s also so much more. Parenting through this is excruciating, but I’ve gotten to be vulnerable with other parents going through this thanks to this community. Counselors have shown up for my kids’ birthdays, their graduations. It’s just so rare for my kids to want to go anywhere, especially without me forcing them to – and yet they’re so excited for camp already.“ 

–Mary Frank, mother of two campers

We hope you’ll join us in supporting this community. If you’re willing to donate and ensure camp is free for all campers, you can donate to our campaign by clicking the orange "Donate" button on this page.

Even more importantly, every like and repost helps spread our mission a little further. Thank you so much for your help spreading light and love.