Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Camp Kesem provides free summer camps to children impacted by a parent’s cancer. The first camp took place at Stanford University 18 years ago and has spread to 116 other universities across this country. Collectively, our organization ended this summer having served 8,984 kids!
As we move into Camp Kesem at Rowan University's fourth year of operation we expect to serve 35 children within the Tri-state. Our budget is $30,000 which we fundraise ourselves. Most of our budget goes to renting a campsite, meals, and transportation to and from camp for campers. A supply drive would help us immensely as it saves us the added expense of odds and ends.
Supplies Needed:
Arts & Crafts:
Miscellaneous art supplies
Coloring books
Hot glue gun
Safety scissors
Markers
Friendship Bracelet String
Duct Tape
Stapler
Staples
Paint
Paint brushes
Toys/Games:
Puzzles
Balloons
Old board games
Food:
Non-perishable snacks
Large water cooler
Packaged drinks
Reusable Water bottles
Gatorade mix
Toiletries:
Sunscreen
Soap
Toothbrushes
Tooth Paste
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo & conditioner
Tooth Paste
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo & conditioner
Infirmary Supplies:
Band-Aids
Blister pads
Anti-Itch Cream
Seasonal allergy medicines
Advil/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
Miscellaneous Supplies:
Garbage bags
Disposable cameras
Flashlights
Walkie talkies
Sleeping bags
Batteries (A, AA, C, D)
Bug spray
Clipboards
Trashcans
Paper towels