Mission and Goals

The Mission of Children’s Oncology Camping Association is to strengthen the international community of camps for children with cancer and their families through networking, advocacy, education and other resources.

How Your Contribution Helps

Children's Oncology Camping Association International gives our member camps the resources they need to run the best possible summer camps for kids with cancer.

Laughter, fond memories and friendships - that’s what summer camp is all about!

Children’s Oncology Camping Association International represents organizations from around the world that share a common theme – we provide camps for special kids with cancer. Each year more than 11,000 children affected by childhood cancer enjoy a camp experience at one of the more than 80 member camps in the United States, Canada, and Europe. They get to enjoy all of the normal camp activities with one difference – all of the other kids at camp understand what it is like to have cancer.

By choosing COCA-I, you will be helping children who have cancer enjoy a summer at camp while getting the medicine and support they need so they can have the best summer of their lives.

Testimonial

I was diagnosed with leukemia when I was 6 years old. Having cancer was horrible but being able to come to camp makes it worthwhile. Camp makes me feel like cancer is not so scary and it gives me strength. Thank you!
Caroline