Kesem at University of Texas - Austin

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Kesem at University of Texas - Austin Kesem at UT Austin supports children through and beyond a parent's cancer, Central Texas area!

Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond a parent’s cancer. Its mission is to support these children with innovative, fun filled programs that foster a lasting community. Kesem programs have a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their communication skills. The flagship program of Kesem, Camp Kesem, operates 131 free summer camps across the country for children ages 6 to 18 who have been impacted by a parent’s cancer. Camp Kesem at University of Texas at Austin was founded in 2011 and supports children in the Austin community by providing a free two week-long summer camp experience and year-round peer support. Camp Kesem at University of Texas at Austin is operated by approximately 250 student volunteers and serves around 265 campers ages 6-18 per year. In 2019, Kesem served more than 10,200 children coast-to-coast—all funded by generous donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. Kesem is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Hello everyone! We want to invite you to our Fall Kesem Together event!🍁🐛 (Previously known as Friends & Family Day) 🏕️T...
09/29/2026

Hello everyone! We want to invite you to our Fall Kesem Together event!🍁🐛 (Previously known as Friends & Family Day)

🏕️This is an event for campers and counselors, new and returning to come together for a day of Kesem magic! This includes camp programming like games, activities and lots of fun!

🗓️This will take place on Sunday, October 18th from 11:00 am-3:00pm.

⏰Camper check in will be from 11:00 am-11:30 am.
Check out will be from 3:00-3:30 pm.

📍Location details can be found in our RSVP!

❗️Please fill out the RSVP form below BY OCTOBER 3rd if you are planning to attend.
RSVP form: https://forms.gle/JaHwQ6YfcRiG2AA57

‼️Please also make sure to register for FFD on Campsite; the following links will direct you and/or include information on how to register on Campsite. Please make sure it is the UT Austin Friends and Family Day. We would love to see you and your kiddo there!!!

Link to enroll in Campsite if you DO NOT have an account already: https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll

Link to login to Campsite if you DO have a login already: https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/campers/login_m.php

Video Tutorial for registering with campsite!(refer to timestamp 5:34): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgRtdY65UY

Feel free to message us if you have any questions!! 🐛🍁💙💚

08/08/2026

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512 W Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard #156
Austin, TX
78701

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