Our Mission
The mission of Happiness Is Camping is to provide children with cancer and their siblings a traditional residential camp experience together with sophisticated medical care for campers both on and off treatment. These special children come to this unique camp free of charge, where they can put aside their illness and do what kids like to do… have fun!
About Us
The camp was founded in 1982 by a group of concerned individuals who recognized a need for a very special type of camp; for children with cancer and catastrophic blood diseases. Located in beautiful Hardwick New Jersey, the camp sits on 150 pristine acres of woodland, fields, streams, and ponds. Supported by donations and volunteer staff members, the camp is free to campers ages 6-15 and their siblings.
Upcoming Events
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What's New
College Prep Camp
Counselor and Mentorship Program
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Children with cancer, especially those with brain tumors, are up to 15 times less likely to attend college than their siblings. Therefore, Happiness Is Camping is excited to announce our new program for both 17 year old children with cancer and siblings: College Prep Camp!!
College Prep Camp will take place during Session One of Summer Camp, July 7-11. Participants will speak to college counselors and students, explore potential majors, learn about financial aid, search colleges that fit their preferences, and will even fill out the Common Application, which is used by more than 750 colleges nationwide.
Registration for College Prep Camp will open shortly, so stay tuned!
College Prep Camp - Happiness Is Camping
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Children with cancer are up to 15 times less likely to attend college than their own siblings. Although we’ve provided our campers with cherished childhood memories for over 37 years, we want to make sure …
