What Is Camp Quality?

Camp Quality is a camping experience and year-round support for children with cancer and their families. Our goal is to allow children to be children again, by making available exciting activities and new friends, while giving parents a much deserved rest.

Slogan:

Letting Kids With Cancer Be Kids Again

How Do We Refer To Camp Quality?

It is a camp for children with life-threatening cancer. We NEVER use the words "victim", "fatal" or "terminal," all of which remove hope. In all our discussions of Camp Quality with the members of the community and media, we need to correct any references to these words. Remember that children read and hear media reports, too.

Dates Of Camp?

Sunday, July 27, to Friday, August 1, 2008
*Companions arrive on Sat. July 26th

Location Of Camp?

Lake Doniphan
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
www.lakedon.org 

What Activities Are Anticipated?

Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Camp Fire, Arts & Crafts, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Dance, Talent Show, Corvette Clubs’ Cars, Day Trip, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Candy Making, Carnival Fair and many other exciting activities

How Many Children With Cancer Are In Our Area?

1,500

Number Of Campers Anticipated:

60

Maximum Camper Capacity:

100 (maximum capacity, but also depends on camp space and available funding)

What Will it Cost to Sponsor One Child?

$1,000

Where Can Campers Get Registration Forms?

Who Can Parents Contact To Get More Information?

Jacinda Farmer
campqualitygkc@yahoo.com
816-540-5846

Once A Camper Attends Camp, May He/She Return?

Yes! The whole purpose of Camp Quality is to give children hope for the future! Even when a child is in remission, he/she is still encouraged to attend camp. It gives hope to those in treatment to see another child who has progressed so well.

May Siblings Attend Camp Too?

Yes, the first two years, there will be spaces available but beyond that it needs to be clearly understood and reinforced that this is on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. The stress on siblings is great, and we realize this, but sadly the numbers of children with cancer is also large. We do hope that while the child with cancer is at camp, the parents can spend time with the siblings.

What Medical Personnel Will Be At Camp?

2 registered nurses & 2 student nurses

What Follow-Up Support Will Be Provided?

• Spring Gathering (mid March or mid April)
• Reunion Gathering (first Saturday in October)
• Newsletter (3 times a year)

Where Can Staff Get Registration Forms?

Anna Koeing, Companion Coordinator
ilovecampquality@yahoo.com
660-221-6112

Jacinda Farmer
campqualitygkc@yahoo.com
816-540-5846

Dates/Location Of Companion/Staff Training Workshop

June 21, 2008 Location: TBD – Calll 816-540-5846

Are There Any Costs For Staff To Attend Camp?

No! Fund-raised monies also cover staff expenses.

Are Any Staff Paid?

The director receives a monthly compensation.

Will Any Money Raised In Our Area Be Transferred Anywhere Else?

No, unless permitted to do so. $5,663 raised is utilized to pay assessment fees to the National Office

Other Than Sponsoring Children How Else Can I Help?

• Discounts on food/sporting goods/printing/clothing, etc.
• Donations of goods
• Volunteer for staff or companion positions
• Pay for advertisements in newspapers about camp
• Pay for a special program items for camp (i.e., entertainment, sporting equipment)
• Volunteer to bring a program to the camp (i.e., antique car rides, petting zoo, animal demonstration, and hot air balloon tethered ride)

What Is The Sponsoring Organization? 

Camp Quality USA

MAILING ADDRESS FOR ALL CAMP INQUIRIES:

Camp Quality - Greater Kansas City
Jacinda Farmer - Director
campqualitygkc@yahoo.com
816-540-5846

Camp Quality USA
Patricia Harris
1444 Mockingbird Circle
Stow, OH  44224
330-671-0167  (CQ)
330-689-1038 (fax)