Family Outings
Join other CCC families for an afternoon of fun. Events are held across the state January through April.
Dates for 2027 Family Outings:
January 24: Central Iowa Family Outing at Spare Time in West Des Moines. Registration opens on November 1, 2026 and closes January 10, 2027.
February 21: Western Iowa Family Outing at The Hub in Council Bluffs. Registration opens December 1, 2026 and closes February 7, 2027.
April 4: Eastern Iowa Family Outing – location to be announced. Registration opens February 1, 2027 and closes April 2, 2027.
CCC prefers Family Outings volunteers be 18 or older, however, volunteer applicants who are 16 or 17 may be considered.
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:
