Siblings

For kids ages 9-17 who have ever had a sibling diagnosed with cancer

Siblings of kids diagnosed with childhood cancer are the stars of the show at this scenic getaway. Our beautiful campsite in the Berkshires gives siblings ages 9-17 an amazing camp experience designed just for them.

Financial Assistance Available

Camp Casco is FREE for all campers!

A well-fed camper is a happy camper. Food provides nutrition and energy, but it’s also an important source of comfort. It can be hard to be away from foods you’re used to eating and surrounded by new things.

Fortunately, camp food is delicious, nutritious, and best of all, kid-friendly. Many of our campers are self-described “picky eaters”. This is a very common need that we’re happy to accommodate.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served every day in the Dining Hall. Food is served buffet-style, making it easy to adapt to a camper's particular tastes. Campers may take as much or as little of each food item as they like. This allows our campers to see and smell each food before deciding if they'd like to try it, and makes it easy to go back for more. It also makes it easy to assemble food to each camper's liking (sauce on the side? No problem!).

We also keep lots of nutritious snacks on hand in case campers get hungry between meals. Specific dietary preferences (like vegetarian, vegan, or kosher diets) and food allergies can also be accommodated. Please be sure to note any dietary preferences and food allergies on your camper application so that we may notify the camp kitchen promptly.

DATES: August 5 - 10, 2024
LOCATION: Berkshire Lake Camp, Hinsdale, MA
ELIGIBILITY: For kids ages 9-17 who have ever had a sibling diagnosed with cancer
COST: Free


ACTIVITIES:
Our activities are a mix of unique, one-of-a-kind Camp Casco programs, to give our campers a special camp experience every time they attend. Our programming is different each year, and incorporates both our annual camp traditions and our camp theme. All activities are thoughtfully planned to encourage peer relationship-building and positive, supportive interactions.


CAMPSITE:
Berkshire Lake Camp is a newly-built facility nestled along the shores of Lake Ashmere, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Berkshire Mountains.

Our cabins feature electricity and bunk beds, with accessible indoor bathrooms. Equipped with a large sports field, a volleyball court, basketball court, waterfront with swimming beach and boating, brand-new cabins and both indoor and outdoor dining, this campsite is the perfect setting for siblings to unplug and unwind.


STAFFING:
Our camps are staffed primarily by volunteer camp counselors. All of our counselors undergo a rigorous application, interview, and selection process, and complete extensive background checks and both online and onsite training. We have a nearly 1:2 counselor-to-camper ratio. We also have medical professionals onsite round-the-clock to provide any routine medications, first aid care, etc. We constantly hear among our camp families that we have the best camp counselors around!


FOR MORE INFO:
Visit https://www.campcasco.org/sibling-camp for pictures, videos, and more information about our Sibling Camp!