Other Camp Programs
Additional camp experiences that may support connection, healing, and community.
CHSCF highlights outside programs and retreats that may be meaningful for young adults and survivors looking for encouragement, community, and new experiences beyond CHSCF’s own programs.
How to use this page
CHSCF does not run these programs directly. Use this page to discover outside experiences that may be worth exploring, then visit each organization’s site for the most current details and application information.
Explore the Fit
Read each organization’s eligibility and program details carefully to decide whether the experience may be right for you.
Visit the Program Site
Because these are outside organizations, always use the official program website for the latest dates, locations, and application steps.
Need Help Deciding?
If you are not sure whether one of these experiences is a good fit, contact CHSCF and the team can help point you in the right direction.
Featured Camps
These experiences are offered by outside organizations and may be a meaningful fit for some young adults and survivors. Visit each program directly for full details, eligibility, and current availability.
Michigan-Based Retreat
Casting for Recovery
Casting for Recovery provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to participants. The program is specifically noted as a Michigan-based retreat for breast cancer survivors in the client updates.
Best for: Breast cancer survivors looking for a restorative retreat experience and connection with others.
Campference Experience
Next Step: Face2Face
Face2Face is often described as a campference experience for young adults living with a cancer diagnosis. It brings participants together for several days of connection, fun, and shared experience.
Best for: Young adults interested in community, adventure, and a shared retreat-style experience with peers.
CHSCF Program
CHSCF Base 2 Summit
CHSCF offers an adventure-based, weeklong survivorship program in Northern Michigan focused on wellness, adventure, connection, and rebuilding trust in your body.
Best for: Young adult survivors looking for a free, immersive CHSCF adventure experience in Northern Michigan.
Cancer Camp
Camp Mak-A-Dream
Camp Mak-A-Dream offers a free, one-week camp experience for cancer survivors ages 18 to 40, with outdoor recreation and opportunities to reconnect with nature.
Best for: Young adult cancer survivors interested in a cost-free Montana camp experience.
Mind-Body Retreat
Dear Jack Foundation: Breathe Now
Breathe Now retreats are professionally guided experiences designed to foster community and connection through yoga, mindfulness, psychosocial sessions, and nutritional support.
Best for: Young adults seeking a guided retreat with mindfulness, wellness, and peer connection.
Outdoor Adventure
EPIC Experience
EPIC Experience offers adult cancer thrivers a free outdoor adventure with activities such as skiing, paddling, and riding in the mountains.
Best for: Adult cancer thrivers looking for a free, active mountain adventure experience.
Adventure Program
First Descents
First Descents offers programs across the United States, ranging from two days to one week, that help empower young adults through outdoor challenges.
Best for: Young adults who want to build confidence through outdoor challenge-based programming.
Service & Healing
A Fresh Chapter
A Fresh Chapter uses service as a healing mechanism, helping survivors find a tangible way to move beyond illness through meaningful experiences.
Best for: Survivors interested in healing through service, purpose, and connection.
Adventure Camp
Project Koru
Project Koru offers a free six-day camp for young adult cancer survivors, with activities such as surfing, outrigger canoeing, snowboarding, and more.
Best for: Young adult survivors looking for a free, physically engaging adventure camp.
Outdoor Trek
True North Treks
True North Treks offers weeklong camps for cancer patients and survivors ages 18 to 39, focusing on outdoor challenges and skill building.
Best for: Young adults seeking a free outdoor trek or skill-building retreat with peers.
Outdoor Adventure
Send It Foundation
Send It Foundation provides outdoor adventures for young adult cancer fighters and survivors, creating space to play, connect, and have fun outdoors.
Best for: Young adult cancer fighters and survivors who want adventure, connection, and fun.
International Retreat
Campo Base / Way Up Retreat
Way Up is a free program for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis and want to experience the Italian Dolomites with a small group of peers.
Best for: Adults interested in an international alpine adventure; note that CHSCF does not support travel outside the continental U.S.
CHSCF Support
CHSCF Travel Assistance
CHSCF Travel Assistance may help Michigan residents under 40 who have been accepted to a featured young adult survivorship experience in the continental United States.
Best for: Michigan residents accepted to an eligible young adult cancer camp who need help with travel support.
For more information, please reach out to khines@cassiehinesshoescancer.org
Questions about experiences and support?
Explore outside experiences, review travel support options, or reach out if you need help finding the next step that fits your situation.