Care Camps Foundation - Children's Oncology Camping Association

Care Camps Foundation funds COCA member camps and supports COCA’s Gold Ribbon Accreditation and professional education development.

Upcoming Care Camps Foundation Dates to Know:

Innovation Webinar – February 19th – 5:00pm EST
2025 Grant Applications Dates: Application will open on March 10^th & close on April 7^th
2025 Grant Orientation Webinars Dates:
- March 13^th – 5:00pm EST – 6:00pm EST
- March 18^th – 3:00pm EST – 4:00pm EST

Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit that solely funds medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada who are members of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA). Our mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors and community to children living with cancer and their families.

Care Camps Foundation’s legacy began 40 years ago when a caring group of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) campground owners started fundraising to support pediatric oncology camps. KOA Inc. and campgrounds continue to be our largest funder, and our donors have now expanded to the broader outdoor industry along with a wide array of other generous businesses, foundations, and individuals.

The partnership between COCA and Care Camps Foundation was formed in 2014 with the goals of raising awareness and strengthening the quality of pediatric oncology camps in addition to providing financial support to COCA member camps.

In 2023, Care Camps Foundation awarded a total of $2M of grant funding to support the operational and capital improvement expenditures of COCA member camps as well as COCA’s Gold Ribbon Accreditation Program and professional education for their members. To learn more about our amazing partner, visit Care Camps Foundation.