Special Love is a Winchester, Virginia nonprofit whose cornerstone program, Camp Fantastic, is a week-long, medically supported overnight summer camp for children ages 7-17 who have cancer (within about five years of treatment). Founded in 1983 and run as a National Cancer Institute protocol, it offers canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, cooking and sports. Programs are free or carry only a nominal fee.
The practical details
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Special Love directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Tracy FryeLove this organization and everything it does for the entire family
★★★★★MITZI HUFF
★★★★★Barbara WhiteI have much Love for Special Love Inc., aka Camp Fantastic. Many years ago my daughter Teara White visited there for a week. She said she had a Great time, because everyone there look like her, meaning bald head, due to chemo. This place helped my daughter in many ways. I tried very hard to save my daughter, but Fibrosarcoma ended her 11 year life. I will never forget her or this place. Barbara White
★★★★★Kevin Wills
★★★★★Chris ThomasSpecial Love changed my life. I will never be able to give back as much as they have given me.