Camp Sparkle is a free, summer day camp for kids and teens who have been impacted by cancer – either from a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one.
We also offer programming throughout the year!
About Camp Sparkle
Camp Sparkle is our free, summer day camp for children and teens who have been impacted by cancer – either from a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one.
We offer camp at 5 locations: Bellevue, Woodinville, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. Campers experience a week of learning about cancer, participating in therapeutic activities, going on field trips, and making friends with campers and counselors who are just like them.
Eligibility
Children/teens ages 5-17 who have been impacted by cancer in the following ways:
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- Has a loved one with cancer or post-treatment
- Has lost a loved one to cancer
- Has cancer diagnosis themself
Campers: ages 5-12
Jr. Counselors: ages 13-15
Counselors: ages 16-17
Summer 2025 Dates and Locations:
Dates and locations for summer 2025 will be announced in late 2024 or early 2025.
Tune in to our podcast to hear from our campers and counselors at Camp Sparkle Seattle 2023:
For those interested in year-round support, be sure to check out our Sparkle Saturday programming below.
Year-Round Programming
Sparkle Saturday
Sparkle Saturday is our way of bringing the magic of camp to families throughout the year. We offer a special therapeutic arts activity for kids and teens, as well as a parent support group. All activities are facilitated by our licensed clinical social workers.
Sparkle Saturdays are held in the fall and spring on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Seattle, WA. If you are interested in a Sparkle Saturday in another city, please reach out to Camp Director, Michelle Massey.
Healing Gardens
Painting
Ice Skating
Connect with us!
Morgan Weidner
Program Manager
[email protected]
2,450+
campers served
5
locations
170
youth served each summer
20+ years
in the community
Why Our Camp is Special
Camp Sparkle Helps Local Kids Impacted by Cancer to Heal (Q13 Fox news)
Children gaining strength and support through Camp Sparkle
Membership
Camp Sparkle is a proud member of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association and Care Camps.
You can make a difference
We are committed to reducing the financial burden of cancer on families by offering our program free of charge. Consider making a donation to help us continue reaching as many families as possible with these services or volunteer your time during a week of camp!
