A free urban camp in Downtown Chicago!
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago is for children who have been diagnosed with cancer (currently in treatment or in remission) who are between the ages of 7 to 17.
Our mission is to foster a spirit of joy in a fun, safe and medically-sound urban recreational environment that builds self esteem, independence, and friendships for children living with cancer.
All staff members are thoroughly background-checked and trained. On-site physicians and nurses are available 24/7 to administer medications, change dressings, and respond to all camper’s health needs.
Palmer House magically transforms into bunk cabins. Camping activities will be held at the hotel as well as neighboring parks and near-by locations, and includes campfires and cookouts, camp songs, skits, arts and crafts, games, and a talent show.
We had the opportunity to enjoy many events and attractions throughout the city and surrounding area – Rock Climbing and Yoga sessions at Brooklyn Boulders Chicago, a visit with monkeys at the hotel, a barbecue dinner, swimming and campfire at Evanston Golf Club, a special cooking session with the Palmer House Pastry Chef Fabric, a visit with Chicago Police Department’s SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, K-9 and Mounted Units, a make-your-own-pizza party at Homeslice, a Lake Michigan dinner cruise with dancing and fireworks, a fun-filled beach day with the Chicago Fire Department’s Air & Sea Rescue Team on Lake Michigan, a Variety Show and the unique Talent Show in the Palmer House’s Empire Room.
What an exciting week! Parents, siblings, and families were invited and welcomed on camp opening day and our camp closing ceremony and social.
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago offer incredible fun for our campers, where they learned life-skills, team building, coping mechanisms, and found support, acceptance, and friendships which extend into their everyday lives.
How do you feel about coming to camp?
I’ve been waiting all year for this.
I look forward to it all year.
I love it and never want to leave.
Inviting and happy Good because it’s fun.
Very exciting, awesome
605 North Michigan Avenue
4th Floor
Chicago Illinois 60611
(773) 609-3003
(312) 912-5308
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