Family Outings

Join other CCC families for an afternoon of fun. Events are held across the state, throughout the year. Dates, locations and itineraries will be shared as they are planned.

Dates for Family Outings will be updated soon! Outings will take place in January/February 2027 across the state. 

CCC prefers Family Outings volunteers be 18 or older, however, volunteer applicants who are 16 or 17 may be considered.

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  • Fall Family Camp

    Y Camp - Wapsie 2174 Wapsie Y Rd, Coggon, IA, United States

    Camp 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 […]

  • 2027 Spring Family Camp

    Des Moines Y Camp 1192 166th Dr #1, Boone, IA, United States

    The 2027 Spring Family Camp will be held April 24-26.

Camp Heart
Connection's
Mission

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.

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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: