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!

Registration is now open for Summer 2024!

Spokane

June 24-28

Bellevue

July 8-12

Woodinville

July 15-19

Seattle

July 29-August 2

Tacoma

August 5-9

  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:

    • 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 2024 Dates and Locations:

  • Spokane: June 24 – 28
  • Bellevue: July 8 – 12
  • Woodinville: July 15 – 19
  • Seattle: July 29 – August 2
  • Tacoma: August 5 – 9

Listen in 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.

2,300+

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.

Connect with us!

Morgan Weidner
Program Manager
[email protected]

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.