The magic of We Can Family Camp helps parents and their children learn that they are not alone as they fight brain cancer and the side effects of treatment.  Working closely with Camp Ronald McDonald, We Can designed an award-winning camp especially for pediatric brain tumor patients and their families, combining fun camp activities with the best of We Can programs.

We Can campers are divided into five groups: Parents, Older Patients, Younger Patients, Older Siblings and Younger Siblings. Three times during the weekend, these groups participate in activities that address their particular needs.  (Click here to read a song written and performed at camp by our Older Patient group.)

The parents have three guest speakers and a late night support group meeting. The children’s groups are led by We Can’s team of social workers.  The camp doctor (usually a neuro-oncologist) visits every group to answer questions and spends much of the weekend talking with family members in this non-stressful camp environment.

We Can family camps are offered in both English and Spanish.  Major funding is provided by Soccer for Hope.

We Can Family Camp creates a community for families dealing with this rare disease. They come away from their weekend feeling empowered and hopeful. They come away with a new family motto: “We Can Do It!”