Providing Hope, Joy and Community
Through Unique Experiences for Children
with Life-Threatening Illnesses and Their Families
2025 program schedule
Please Note: Family and volunteer applications are now completed online. Please click on the links below to access our online application portal.
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For family application questions, please email Karla Moore, Family Engagement Manager at kmoore@campsunshine.org or call 207-655-3800.
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For volunteer application questions, please email Bonnie Miller, Volunteer Coordinator at bmiller@campsunshine.org or call 207-655-3800.
Oncology
February 17 - 21
Alternate Sessions: Hematology/Oncology, Mixed Diagnosis
Ochsner Children’s: Mixed Diagnosis
March 3 - 7
Mixed Diagnosis session for families treated at Ochsner Children’s for all diagnoses served by Camp Sunshine. ​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Oncology: Off-Treatment
April 21 - 25
Offered to families of children who are at least 3 years post completion of treatment. Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Bereavement
May 29 - June 2
For families who have experienced the death of a child as the result of a life-threatening illness served by Camp Sunshine.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Bereavement
June 9 - 13
For families served by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who have experienced the death of a child as the result of a life-threatening illness.
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Hematology / Oncology
June 16 - 20
Alternate Sessions: Oncology, Mixed Diagnosis
Diabetes: Type 1 - FULL for Families
June 23 - 27
​Although this session is full, families interested in coming to Camp in 2025 are encouraged to apply for the October Mixed Diagnosis session.
Team Telomere:
Telomere Biology Disorders
June 30 - July 3
​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Retinoblastoma
and Other Eye Cancers
July 7 - 11
Alternate Sessions: Oncology Off Treatment, Mixed Diagnosis, Oncology
Diamond Blackfan Anemia - FULL for Families
July 14 - 18
​Although this session is full, families interested in coming to Camp in 2025 are encouraged to apply for the June Hematology/Oncology session or the October Mixed Diagnosis session.
Brain Tumor
July 21 - 25
All Brain Tumor diagnoses are encouraged to apply.
Alternate Sessions: Oncology, Mixed Diagnosis, Oncology Off Treatment
Nephrology / Solid
Organ Transplant
July 28 - August 1
Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Johns Hopkins Children's Center: Bladder Exstrophy
August 4 - 8
Families of children treated at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center are eligible for this session. ​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Boston Children's Hospital: Solid Organ Transplant
August 11 - 15
Families served by Boston Children’s Hospital are eligible for this session.
​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
TramutoPorter Foundation: Hearing Loss Due to Illness
or Treatment of Illness
August 18 - 22
​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
Sickle Cell
September 26 - 29
Alternate Sessions: Hematology/Oncology, Mixed Diagnosis
MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital:
Mixed Diagnosis
October 9 - 13
Offered to families of children treated at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. ​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
*Mixed Diagnosis
October 23 - 26
Families of children with any diagnosis served by Camp Sunshine are eligible for this session.
Young Adult
November 6 - 10
This session is designed for Young Adults (aged 18-25) who have experienced a diagnosis served by Camp Sunshine, their parents and household siblings. This session will support the young adult as they continue to heal and build their independence.
Phenylketonuria
December 4 - 7
​Alternate Session: Mixed Diagnosis
* Families of children with any diagnosis served by Camp Sunshine are encouraged to apply
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Please Note: Session dates may be subject to change at Camp Sunshine’s discretion. We encourage you to visit this site periodically or contact us directly, as there may updates or additions to the schedule over the course of the year.