MAQUOKETA, IOWA (March 9, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is excited to announce a camping adventure called Camp Genesis. This specialty camp is a collaborative effort with Gilda’s Club, Camp Shalom, and Genesis Cancer Care Institute.
Camp Genesis is a FREE week-long, residential sleep-away camp held from June 19-24, 2022 at Camp Shalom (6262 Caves Road Maquoketa, IA 52060) for children entering grades 4-9 who are directly impacted by cancer in their immediate family. Camp Genesis is a FREE camp opportunity thanks to Genesis Cancer Care Institute.
During the week, kids will have the opportunity to have a full traditional camp experience (cabins, archery, swimming, etc) along with sessions provided by Gilda’s Club staff.
"We can help each other think it through," ten-year-old former camper Alexander said when asked why Camp Genesis is important.
Camp provides many benefits to children impacted by cancer as Sarah, age fourteen, added, “Realizing there are other people who are going through similar situations.”
Applications are due Thursday, May 20, 2022.
To download an application for consideration, go to https://www.gildasclubqc.org/camp
For more details about Camp Genesis call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504 or e-mail Kelly Craft, Program Manager at kcraft@gildasclubqc.org.
Funding provided by the Genesis Foundation.
See all our programs and get updates about Gilda’s Club Quad Cities at http://www.gildasclubqc.org.
About Gilda’s Club
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education, and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental-health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest-quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
