
2025 Spring Day Camp
Des Moines Y Camp 1192 166th Dr #1, Boone, IA, United StatesThe whole CCC family can join the camp fun April 25-27 Family Camp.
The whole CCC family can join the camp fun April 25-27 Family Camp.
The 2025 Children’s Cancer Connection’s Exploration Expedition is set to depart again this spring! Teens ages 13 through graduating seniors can explore the Des Moines area of central Iowa with a group of CCC friends April 4-6, 2025. Sign up will open on February 1 and close on March 14. Meals, lodging, and activities will […]
Join Children's Cancer Connection at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey.
The whole CCC family can join the camp fun April 25-27 Family Camp.
Join Children's Cancer Connection at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.
Camping the Night Away is CCC’s signature fundraising event. It offers a fun, camp-themed evening of drinks, delicious food, auctions, raffles, post program entertainment by local Des Moines artist Andrew Hoyt and his band! The proceeds from the night help make Camp Heart Connection programming possible for families affected by childhood cancer, including Oncology, Sibling, Family, […]
Oncology Camp provides a week of camp activities for kids on or off treatment.
Sibling Camp features exciting summer camp activities, bonding with those on similar journeys and making lifelong friends.
Join CCC for our Puzzle Palooza event on July 17, 2025 at Backpocket Dubuque Pin & Pixel! Register your team of four and become a puzzle palooza champ! Food, pints, raffles, and CCC swag bags included. The proceeds support the many programs offered to children and families affected by childhood cancer in Iowa. 5:30 pm […]
Day Camp is free for both the child diagnosed with cancer and siblings ages 5-12. Days are filled with summer fun and spending time with friends at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope in Johnston and throughout the Des Moines Metro. Kids enjoy a healthy mix of activities at CCC as well as […]
Families get a fun-filled event with free school supplies and the chance to connect at CCC’s Back-to-School Bash held each year before school starts. Registration will close July 28th, 2025. So be sure to register today, below! ***This is a private event for Children's Cancer Connection families only.*** Register HERE →
Join Children's Cancer Connection at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.