DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 18, 2020) — Gilda’s Club is excited to unveil a camping adventure called Camp Genesis. This specialty camp is a collaborative effort with Gilda’s Club, Camp Shalom, and Genesis Cancer Care Institute.

Camp Genesis is a free week-long, residential sleep-away camp held from June 21-26, 2020 at Camp Shalom (6262 Caves Road Maquoketa, IA 52060) for children entering grades 4-9 who are directly impacted by cancer. This impact can be their own diagnosis, a parents, sibling’s, grandparent’s, etc. Camp Genesis is a free camp opportunity thanks to Genesis Cancer Care Institute.

During the week, kids will have the opportunity to have a full traditional camp experience (cabins, archery, swimming, etc) along with sessions with Gilda’s Club staff. The experience also includes a field trip to Genesis Cancer Care Institute to meet some of the staff and learn more about how cancer is treated.

"We can help each other think it through," 10-year-old former camper Alexander said when asked why Camp Genesis is important.

Sarah, age 14, added, “Realizing there are other people who are going through similar situations.”

Applications are due Thursday, April 23, 2020.

About Gilda’s Club

Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education, and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental-health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest-quality cancer-support to the millions of people touched by cancer.

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