At Smile-A-Mile, friendships know no limits, because true friends lift each other up and celebrate every moment together. Pictured here is a group of campers preparing to go out on the boat. One camper, who uses a wheelchair, had never
Pictured here is a camper and her counselor sharing a heartfelt hug—a hug between two siblings of childhood cancer survivors and a hug between two people who feel safe to be their true selves. Many siblings arrive at camp believing
These two girls in the picture remind us that Smile-A-Mile is all about being uniquely yourself. They are proud of their bald heads, showing us that true beauty lies within. The joy our kids battling cancer share radiates to their
Three kids immerse themselves in play at one of our family programs.
Cooking Up Fun was a 4-day camp in June 2025, where children affected by pediatric cancer explored therapeutic culinary-themed activities, arts & crafts, high-energy games, identity formation, peer play, developmental skills, and all things culinary arts!
Once Upon a Time at AHF was a 4-day camp in July 2025, centered around therapeutic activities, arts & crafts, high-energy games, identity formation, peer play, developmental skills, and medieval-themed fun!
Yee-haw! Our camp's Wild West theme truly came to life with these pint-sized cowboy bandits! This mischievous posse perfectly captures the unbridled fun and infectious joy of camp and is a testament to the sheer fun and excitement they found
The beach becomes a studio for an inspiring moment of camp yoga. Surrounded by the lake and sky, one of our campers, with the help of two dedicated volunteer staff, rises to perform the Tree Pose. This photo is a vibrant
Dressed in his essential Wild West gear—a cowboy hat that never left his head all week—our youngest, first-time camper is all concentration by the lake. This little buckaroo was ready for adventure from sun-up to sun-down, proving that the spirit
At Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's summer camp on a rainy day, an older camper’s voice carried a story to a younger friend. Both have faced cancer, yet in that tender moment it was only about comfort, hope, and the healing power of
A photo can capture a moment of pure courage and triumph.... and this picture did just that! This camper, who is mostly non-verbal, took a brave step out of his comfort zone to ride the zipline with his counselor. It
At Camp Hobé, every dream matters — no matter how big the challenge. For years, one of our teen campers dreamed of joining the annual Teen Week hike, but her wheelchair always stood in the way. This summer, her
