FSU, Camp Kesem

Address

211 Westcott Bldg
Tallahassee, FL 32306

(850) 778-1125

http://fsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/campkesem

Description:

*Camp Kesem serves children who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor
*Free six-day camp for 60 children ages 6-18 offering sports, drama, arts and crafts, nightly cabin chats, and the "Empowerment" ceremony intended to honor all camper parents and their individual family's journey
*2020 date is July 26th - August 1st at Camp Warren Willis in Fruitland Park, Florida
*A bus leaves from the FSU campus for transport to the camp or parents can drive children to camp
*Family days are held in Tallahassee three days per year
*Fundraiser usually in February; Spring Friends + Family Day usually held in October; check web site

Intake Process:

Call

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

A parent affected by cancer

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 30, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

211 Westcott Bldg
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Mailing

PO Box 20104
Tallahassee, FL 32316

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Main Number

(850) 778-1125

2. National Office 260-22-KESEM

(260) 225-3736

Description

*Camp Kesem serves children who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor *Free six-day camp for 60 children ages 6-18 offering sports, drama, arts and crafts, nightly cabin chats, and the "Empowerment" ceremony intended to honor all camper parents and their individual family's journey *2019 date is July 28th-August 2nd at Camp Warren Willis in Fruitland Park Florida *A bus leaves from the FSU campus for transport to the camp *Family days are held in Tallahassee three days per year *Universities/Colleges all over the US sponsor these camps in their area *Fundraiser usually in February; Spring Friends + Family Day usually held in October; check web site

Hours

8AM-5PM, M-F

Required Documents

Call

Eligibility

Children, 6-18, who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Sign up on-line, call or email fsu.outreach@campkessum.org

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Franklin County
      • Gadsden County
        • Jefferson County
          • Leon County
            • Liberty County
              • Madison County
                • Taylor County
                  • Wakulla County
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