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SUMMARY:Caregiver Connect
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Connect\, formerly Comfort Connection\, is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that share that experience. All caregivers are welcome to attend\, regardless of treatment outcome of the child. The evening events are casual and community organically builds over conversation while sharing a meal or doing something fun together. The location and activities change each time! Mark your calendars for October 2nd. Location and time to be announced. Registration opens August 1 and closes September 30. \nEmail Programs@ccciowa.org with questions. Depending on the location of the event\, childcare may be offered at the CCC office. \nREGISTER HERE \nVolunteers ages 16 and up are needed to assist with childcare. Sign up! \n***THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR CHILDREN’S CANCER CONNECTION FAMILIES ONLY.***
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/caregiver-connect-7/
LOCATION:TBD\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Connect,Comfort Connections,Support Programs and Outings,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271025
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SUMMARY:2027 Teen Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp Heart Connection’s Teen Camp is a truly special experience offered to all teens served by CCC. CCC recognizes that our teens face unique medical and emotional challenges\, and they build strength from being together during their journeys. Teen Camp allows teens who are on or off treatment as well as siblings to come together for a weekend of camp activities. They get to meet new friends and visit with existing ones. \n2027 Teen Camp will be held October 22-24 at Wildwood Hills Ranch Retreat center in St. Charles\, IA. Registration opens August 1 and closes October 1. \nCCC will provide transportation to and from camp\, from Iowa City. CCC families from the Des Moines metro – we’ll meet you at Wildwood. Please reach out to camp@ccciowa.org with any questions. \nTo register to attend or volunteer\, visit the Teen Camp page.
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/2027-teen-camp/
LOCATION:Wildwood Hills Ranch Retreat Center\, 2552 Union Ln\, St. Charles\, 50240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Teen Camps,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Team":MAILTO:camp@ccciowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20271106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20271106T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T204206Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Club
DESCRIPTION: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 by volunteers from the Des Moines Art Center! When crafts are done\, play with toys or video games\, climb on the Variety Star Playground or Sport Court\, and make new friends. Kids Club is held one Saturday of every month. \nRegistration is required and cuts off the Friday before each Kids Club at 12 p.m. \nVolunteers ages 16+ can see shift availability and/or sign up through the CCC volunteer platform. \n\n  \n***This is a private event for Children’s Cancer Connection families only.*** \nRegister HERE →
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/kids-club-43/
LOCATION:Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope\, 5701 Greendale Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Clubs,Support Programs and Outings,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programs Team":MAILTO:programs@ccciowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271120T170000
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SUMMARY:A Friendsgiving Lock-In
DESCRIPTION:A Speical Friendsgiving Lock-In! \nTeen Lock-Ins include dinner and a sleepover at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope. The night includes games\, silliness and very little sleep as the group usually stays up and talks for hours! \nVolunteers ages 21+ can see shift availability and/or sign up through the CCC volunteer platform. \n\n***This is a private event for Children’s Cancer Connection families only.*** \nRegister HERE →
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/a-friendsgiving-lock-in/
LOCATION:Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope\, 5701 Greendale Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Programs and Outings,Teen Hangouts,Teen Hangouts/Lock-Ins,Teen Lock-Ins,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programs Team":MAILTO:programs@ccciowa.org
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CREATED:20251208T161626Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Holiday Drop-Off
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for kids ages 5-12 to connect with one another. This event also gives parents a chance to recharge or go holiday gift shopping while kids make holiday-themed crafts\, decorate cookies\, drink hot chocolate and enjoy each other’s company! Registration for the December 4 Drop-Off opens on October 1 and closes on November 20. \n\n  \n***This is a private event for Children’s Cancer Connection families only.*** \nRegister HERE →
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/holiday-drop-off-6/
LOCATION:Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope\, 5701 Greendale Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Drop-Offs,Support Programs and Outings,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Teen Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Cancer Connection Teens ages 13-18\, oncology and sibling\, are invited to spend a fun afternoon with friends at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope in Johnston. \nTeen hangouts provide a time to gather and get to know one another at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope or at an outing in the Des Moines metro area. Whether its playing video games\, doing an art project\, watching a movie or just hanging out\, quality time together helps build connections! \nVolunteers ages 21+ can see shift availability and/or sign up through the CCC volunteer platform. \n\n***This is a private event for Children’s Cancer Connection families only.*** \nRegister HERE →
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/teen-hangout-36/
LOCATION:Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope\, 5701 Greendale Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Programs and Outings,Teen Hangouts,Teen Hangouts/Lock-Ins,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280618
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SUMMARY:2028 Oncology Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp Heart Connection’s Oncology Camp is a true summer camp experience for CCC youth ages 5 through graduating high school seniors. Activities including rock wall climbing\, arts and crafts\, horseback riding\, Wish Night and more. A week of summer camp is something every child should be able to experience. Oncology Camp allows for children who are on or off treatment to attend a week full of exciting summer camp activities\, bond with those on similar journeys and make lifelong friends! Medical staff are present at camp all week to support medical management or other medical needs! If your child has unique developmental or behavioral needs and requires accommodations\, we’d still love to have them at camp! Please reach out to camp@ccciowa.org to discuss this further. \nSign up to attend or volunteer HERE!
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/2028-oncology-camp/
LOCATION:Des Moines Y Camp\, 1192 166th Dr #1\, Boone\, IA\, 50036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Oncology Camps,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280709
DTSTAMP:20260731T150904Z
CREATED:20260729T161024Z
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SUMMARY:2028 Sibling Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp Heart Connection’s Sibling Camp is a true summer camp experience for CCC youth ages 5 through graduating high school seniors. Activities include wall climbing\, arts and crafts\, horseback riding and more. Siblings are typically not the center of attention when it comes to childhood cancer\, but they still carry the scars of cancer inside. At Sibling Camp siblings will experience a week they can call their own. It’s a place where they can reconcile their emotions. No matter the treatment outcome of their sibling\, this week is theirs and free to attend. Once a camper comes to camp\, whether for one week or their entire childhood\, they will forever be part of the Camp Heart Connection family.  If your child has unique developmental or behavioral needs and requires accommodations\, we’d still love to have them at camp! Please reach out to camp@ccciowa.org to discuss this further. \nTo register to attend or volunteer\, please go HERE!
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/2028-sibling-camp/
LOCATION:Des Moines Y Camp\, 1192 166th Dr #1\, Boone\, IA\, 50036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Sibling Camps,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Team":MAILTO:camp@ccciowa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290617
DTSTAMP:20260731T151007Z
CREATED:20260729T161254Z
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SUMMARY:2029 Oncology Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp Heart Connection’s Oncology Camp is a true summer camp experience for CCC youth ages 5 through graduating high school seniors. Activities including rock wall climbing\, arts and crafts\, horseback riding\, Wish Night and more. A week of summer camp is something every child should be able to experience. Oncology Camp allows for children who are on or off treatment to attend a week full of exciting summer camp activities\, bond with those on similar journeys and make lifelong friends! Medical staff are present at camp all week to support medical management or other medical needs! If your child has unique developmental or behavioral needs and requires accommodations\, we’d still love to have them at camp! Please reach out to camp@ccciowa.org to discuss this further. \nSign up to attend or volunteer HERE!
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/2029-oncology-camp/
LOCATION:Des Moines Y Camp\, 1192 166th Dr #1\, Boone\, IA\, 50036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Oncology Camps,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Team":MAILTO:camp@ccciowa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290708
DTSTAMP:20260731T150604Z
CREATED:20260729T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T150604Z
UID:10000379-1877558400-1878163199@ccciowa.org
SUMMARY:2029 Sibling Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp Heart Connection’s Sibling Camp is a true summer camp experience for CCC youth ages 5 through graduating high school seniors. Activities include wall climbing\, arts and crafts\, horseback riding and more. Siblings are typically not the center of attention when it comes to childhood cancer\, but they still carry the scars of cancer inside. At Sibling Camp siblings will experience a week they can call their own. It’s a place where they can reconcile their emotions. No matter the treatment outcome of their sibling\, this week is theirs and free to attend. Once a camper comes to camp\, whether for one week or their entire childhood\, they will forever be part of the Camp Heart Connection family.  If your child has unique developmental or behavioral needs and requires accommodations\, we’d still love to have them at camp! Please reach out to camp@ccciowa.org to discuss this further. \nTo register to attend or volunteer\, please go HERE!
URL:https://ccciowa.org/event/2029-sibling-camp/
LOCATION:Des Moines Y Camp\, 1192 166th Dr #1\, Boone\, IA\, 50036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Sibling Camps,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Team":MAILTO:camp@ccciowa.org
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