Happiness Is Camping, a camp for children with cancer
Private
Happiness Is Camping is a free, ACA-accredited overnight (residential) camp on 145 acres in Hardwick Township, NJ for children with cancer, ages 6–16, and their siblings. Its summer program runs five one-week sessions in July, hosting roughly 350 campers who choose activities such as zip lining, archery, climbing, and swimming. A nonprofit staffed with volunteer medical personnel from major children's hospitals; fully donation-funded and free to families.
The practical details
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★★★★★Alex GarciaI have been going there for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Just Us camp. The staff are really friendly and we are so grateful that this place exists.
★★★★★Scott KoenigThis is a fantastic camp for kids who have cancer, have had cancer, and siblings of those who've had it. The staff have been doing this a long time and it shows. Constantly adding new experiences and infrastructure, the kids grow with the camp. My kids are repeat attendees and they intend on applying as counselors in the near future. The family camp is fun too.
★★★★★David KurtzThere is no better place for not only your child but for the whole family to heal from and escape from a situation not welcomed by anyone. They not only treat everyone as family, they focus on the positive and embrace the life cards all have been dealt.
★★★★★Michael HarrillAbsolutely immaculate camp. The staff are very experienced and they are top notch when working with kids that have special needs. The directors are passionate about their mission and strive for excellence in everything they do. It was a true pleasure to meet them and get to know them.
★★★★★Adina DisessaMy son has been a camper here for the past 5 years. The staff is exceptional and the grounds are beautiful. Everyone really goes out of their way to make camp a memorable experience! We love HIC!!