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!
Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Bellevue
July 10 – 14
Online
July 17 – 21
Spokane
July 17 – 20
Seattle
July 24 – 28
Everett
July 31 – Aug. 4
Tacoma
August 7 – 11
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 6 locations: Bellevue, Everett, Online/Virtual, 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 2023 Dates
- Bellevue: July 10-14 *FULL, join the waitlist*
- Online (Zoom): July 17-21
- Spokane: July 17-20
- Seattle: July 24-28
- Everett: July 31-August 4
- Tacoma: August 7-11
In an effort to serve as many families as possible, we ask that you please only sign-up for one in-person camp.
Sign-up to participate in camp:
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.
Healing Gardens
Painting
Ice Skating
2,300+
campers served
6
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
Morgan@cancerpathways.org
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.
