KiDS NEED M♥RE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illness.
In 1990, a group of concerned parents created a camping experience for their children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings. Camp Adventure now serves the east coast and tri-state area. It remains one of the only camps of its kind to serve child cancer patients and siblings.
In 2013, a dedicated group of Camp Adventure volunteers began KiDS NEED M♥RE (Motivational Recovery Environments, Inc.) to parent the camp and ensure its longevity.
With the help of many wonderful people, we will be able to continue Camp Adventure, where children coping with cancer can celebrate life in a safe and positive environment while providing respite for their families and caregivers.
With the love and support of so many amazing people we now provide other programs and services throughout the year for our kids and their families.
At KiDS NEED M♥RE, we believe that people and families coping with life-threatening illness and trauma need opportunities to enjoy normal day-to-day activities. For over 25 years, through the historic Camp Adventure program, our volunteers have provided fun activities that foster peer relationships, independence and respite. We believe that fun heals.
At KiDS NEED M♥RE, we believe that children and families coping with life threatening illness and trauma deserve to do more than just survive. They deserve to thrive!
Our programs and activities are designed to reunite siblings and allow parents time for respite. We create networks with other families that are facing similar experiences.
Camp Adventure is a free one-week sleep away camp for children coping with cancer.Every year, we have a theme with over-the-top events like fireworks shows, concerts, and carnivals. It is completely run by volunteers, including our medical team. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals have allowed even children who are critically ill to experience camp.Camp Adventure is for children ages 6 – 18. Young people 17 – 18 can take part in our Leadership in Training and Counselor in Training programs that operate year-round.
P.O. Box 305
Copiague, New York 11726
1-631-608-3135
[email protected]
http://kidsneedmore.org
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