...is a free Summer Camp offered to Youngsters with Cancer.
(This year's Camp Rainbow was held in June, 2011.)

For the 26th year, the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society’s many friends and donors provided the financial support that allowed children affected by cancer, (ages 6 through 17), to attend a 5 day summer camping experience at Camp Rainbow.Camp Rainbow began in 1984 at which time it was one of the first children's oncology camps in the United States. Today the camp hosts an average of 80-90+ campers each year.

This experience aims to provide a sense of independence, adventure, self-assurance and success for each camper. Various activities ensure that there is something fun for everyone, including dancing, fishing, hiking, archery, boating, and even an arts and craft studio. Camp Rainbow is being held at Henry S. Jacob's Camp near Utica, MS. The camping experience gives children diagnosed with cancer a chance to meet others affected by cancer, to bolster their self-esteem and confidence, and to just be kids and have fun.

Map to Henry S. Jacob's Camp

Children currently in treatment, as well as those who are up to 10 years post-treatment, are eligible.

For more information and a Camp Rainbow application,
please call toll free (1-800-227-2345).

Below are images from the 2010 Camp Rainbow Event.

Click on any of the thumbnail images below for a Zoom-In-View!