Camper Activities


Friday, May 4, 2012 - Sunday, May 6, 2012
Family Camp
Children's Cancer Connection hosts a family camp every year.  This is a weekend opportunity for families touched by childhood cancer to meet and socialize with others in the same boat.  Family camp is a  great opportunity for families to engage in a “normal” activity, surrounded by others who understand what they feel. It is also a great opportunity for families to learn from others, get quality time together, and get a taste of what Camp Heart Connection is like.
Please register by April 1, 2012

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Saturday, June 16, 2012
Camp Heart Connection Oncology Camp
Children's Cancer Connection operates a week long summer camp program for children that have, or have had cancer. Each summer an average of 135 children from around the state of Iowa, as well as western Illinois, southern Minnesota, southeastern South Dakota, and eastern Nebraska attend camp. It is a week of typical camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and field games. The only difference is that all of these children have experienced a life threatening disease.
Please register by April 20, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Camp Heart Connection Sibling Camp
Children's Cancer Connection was one of the first organizations to recognize that brothers and sisters of children with cancer have their own special needs. Each summer nearly 160 siblings attend their own special week of camp. While they enjoy the camp activities they share their experiences, their fears, worry, anger, and guilt. Sibling camp is a week that provides the children the limelight that they often miss during their siblings’ treatment. Camp for them is also a place where they find support after the loss of a sibling.
Please register by June 11, 2012

Saturday, September 15, 2012
Adventureland Day
Join your friends at Children's Cancer Connection for our annual Adventureland outing! Each ticket includes admission to Adventureland and a picnic lunch. This event is free for children 3 years of age and under.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Disney on Ice
Get your family together and come watch your favorite Disney Character's take the ice. Before the show join us for a Pizza Party!

Saturday, December 1, 2012
CCC Holiday Party
Join us for Children's Cancer Connection's annual Holiday Party. The Holiday Party will be fun-filled with games, crafts, breakfast buffet, and even a visit from Santa!