Family Camp
The whole family gets to join the fun for a weekend at Family Camp. The relaxing getaway includes traditional camp activities, sightseeing, campfires, s’mores and precious quality time together. It’s also great for younger kids to experience Family Camp before attending other CCC camps on their own. We also love seeing young families (babies/toddlers welcome) who’s kids are still a few years away from being able to attend other CCC programs.
Children’s Cancer Connection offers two family camps throughout the year, with one held in the spring and one held in the fall.
The 2026 Spring Family Camp was a huge success and we can’t get enough! Join us for fall family camp, which will be held September 26-27 at Camp Wapsie near Coggon, IA. (30 miles north of Cedar Rapids)
Registration for fall family camp is open! Families can choose to register for the full overnight (includes programming Saturday and Sunday) or just register for Sunday day camp. Fall family camp is being held in partnership with University of Iowa Dance Marathon.
*Registration preferences to Fall Family Camp will be provided to those that didn’t attend Spring Family Camp.
CCC prefers Family Camp volunteers be 18 or older, however, volunteer applicants who are 16 or 17 may be considered.
2026 Family Camp Lead Supporter
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Fall Family Camp
Y Camp - Wapsie 2174 Wapsie Y Rd, Coggon, IA, United StatesCamp is being done in partnership with University of Iowa Dance Marathon at Camp Wapsie. Registration is open until spots fill! CCC is hosting the overnight component and then UIDM […]
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2027 Spring Family Camp
Des Moines Y Camp 1192 166th Dr #1, Boone, IA, United StatesThe 2027 Spring Family Camp will be held April 24-26.
Camp HeartConnection'sMission
Camp Heart Connection’s mission is to provide campers affected by childhood cancer and their families a secure environment to connect, grow and create lifelong memories.
Children’s Cancer Connection is an affiliate of Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA). COCA is a non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen the international community of camps for children with cancer and their families through networking, advocacy and education.
Camp Heart Connection is a COCA Gold Ribbon Accredited Camp. Camp Heart Connection leaders completed the Gold Ribbon education program which helps organizations to identify policies and practices, specific to setting and population, that are documented and delivered in the course of providing a medically and emotionally safe pediatric oncology camp experience.
Camp Heart Connection Camps are graciously supported by Care Camps.
Learn about Camp Heart Connection’s insurance coverage for medical volunteers.
Thank You to 2023 Lead Family Camp Supporters:
