Genesis Health System - Camp Genesis

What is it?

Genesis Health System, the Scott County Family YMCA and Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities formed a partnership to provide a free camp experience called Camp Genesis for children dealing with a family member facing cancer. Children swim, ride horses and challenge themselves physically, while interacting with others who have a shared experience with cancer. Gilda’s Club provides information, education and emotional support to campers.

Who is it for?

Children and young adults, ages six to 16 years old, who are not facing cancer themselves but have a parent, grandparent, sibling or other loved one dealing with cancer.

Why do they do it?

A family facing cancer can become singly focused on the illness and may not have the financial resources to provide a traditional summer camp experience for children.

Impact

Children have a camp experience and learn more about how to cope with what they experience at home. Camp experiences are provided for 60 children, which is the camp’s capacity.

Contact: Craig Cooper
Media Relations Coordinator
Telephone: 563-421-9263
E-mail: cooperc@genesishealth.com