Camp Rainbow Foundation

Oncology overnight Camp: since 1988, we have hosted a magical Camp experience for children dealing with a pediatric cancer or blood-related disease diagnosis. Campers experience typical Camp activities, have fun, and make friends. Held the second week of june, this Camp was created for children, ages 6 - 13 years old, diagnosed with a cancer or other blood-related disease and treated by one of the st. louis children's hospitals. Oncology overnight Camp is held at babler state park's outdoor education center in wildwood, mo. Campers enjoy typical Camp activities like archery, fishing, swimming, arts & crafts, and more! Medical personnel are available around the clock... (see schedule o) (oncology overnight Camp continued) - to ensure our campers can receive the high quality medical care while enjoying the magic of Camp. There is also a day Camp for 4 - 6 year olds held during the same week as overnight Camp. Just like oncology overnight Camp, day campers will experience typical Camp activities.

Family Camp: family Camp is a place for kids with cancer and their families to have fun and enjoy a Camp experience. Like our other camps, family Camp was created for families dealing with the pediatric diagnosis of a cancer or blood-related disease of their child ages infant - 18 years old. The child must be treated by one of the st. louis children's hospitals. Held each year over labor day weekend at ymca of the ozarks trout lodge, family Camp provides the family with the opportunity to set aside treatments and hospital stays and create special and cherished memories. At family Camp, we provide medical care and treatment through our fully staffed health center.

Sibs Camp: since 2018, we have hosted a magical Camp experience for the super important brothers & sisters (sibs). Sibs campers can experience typical Camp activities, have fun, and make friends. Because cancer affects the whole family, we created this special Camp for children and teens, ages 7 - 17 years old, who have had or are currently dealing with a sibling's diagnosis of cancer or other blood-related disorders. For one week each summer, our sibs campers take over the wyman center located in eureka, mo. Laughter, friendships, and traditional Camp activities make this a magical week for our sibs.

Oncology teen Camp and teens-n-twenty (tnt): teens, ages 14 - 18 years old, diagnosed with a cancer or blood-related disease and treated by one of the st. louis children's hospitals, have the opportunity to attend our Camp Rainbow teen Camp. Teen Camp is a unique weekend-long overnight camping experience for teens to participate in traditional Camp activities as well as gain opportunities to make friends, have fun, and forget their cancer diagnosis for the weekend. Teen Camp is held in the fall at wyman center located in eureka, mo.camp Rainbow teens-n-twenty (tnt) program provides social opportunities for our teen campers to remain connected throughout the year. Half and full day social events are held each quarter for teens ages 14 - 20 years old.

Camp-in: Camp Rainbow camp-in was created to bring Camp magic to the oncology floor and treatment clinics at the three children's hospitals. Through this program, we bring Camp magic to children of all ages who are in treatment or inpatient at the 3 area hospitals - st. louis children's hospital, cardinal glennon children's hospital, and mercy medical center. Camp-in is also perfect for the siblings present for treatment or inpatient stays.

Scholarship: in october 2012, the race to cure lymphoma lost a close friend to stomach cancer. Camilo clavijo was 35 years old and an artistic genius who generously donated his talents by designing our race logos. While camilo lived in bogota, columbia, the internet allowed good friends to maintain a close, yet personal, relationship. Camilo had an amazing zest for life and was not only an artist extraordinaire, but also an extraordinary person and will be missed by all. To honor camilo and celebrate his life, race to cure lymphoma has established an annual scholarship program for cancer surviving counselors serving the Camp Rainbow Foundation. Each year, this program provides assistance to defray the cost of tuition or books. Race to cure lymphoma hopes the same benevolent qualities exemplified by camilo might also inspire each recipient to continue applying their talents in service to the community. As a result of covid-19, race to cure lyphoma was unable to hold any fundraisers nor provide scholarships to Camp Rainbow counselors in 2022.