User:Campkesem

History
Camp Kesem was originally started at Stanford University in 2001, and has since become a national organization with chapters at more than 20 college campuses. Northwestern University’s chapter began in 2005, and continues to grow each year as a student group serving the Chicagoland community.

In 2009, Northwestern's chapter began a Teen Camp for young adults ages 14-16 to take place during the same week and at the same location. This expansion focuses on leadership and team building, and gears activities to an older age group.

The Camp
Northwestern students plan and run a one-week, overnight camp for children in the Chicagoland area ages 6 – 16 who have a parent who has died from cancer, is currently in treatment for cancer, or is in remission from cancer. It is a secular camp open to children of all races, religions, national origins, and financial statuses, and is free for all families served.

The 2010 session will be held June 13th – 18th at YMCA’s Camp Maclean in Burlington, Wisconsin. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, sports, theater, crafts, archery, rock-climbing and a high ropes course.

The Mission
-	To create a fun and social camp experience that gives campers a chance to just be kids

-	To provide an opportunity for campers to build self-esteem and gain support from peers facing similar challenges

-	To allow Northwestern students to channel their passion for making a difference, while developing critical leadership skills for long term social impact