Kesem at the University of Virginia

Kesem at the University of Virginia Help support camp Kesem at UVA by donating at the link here:
https://donate.kesem.org/team/772369 Kesem operates at more than 130 chapters coast-to-coast.

Kesem is a diverse community led by passionate and empathetic college students working to ensure that children facing the challenges of a parent's cancer have space, connection, and support to rediscover the joys of childhood. Our mission is to support children through and beyond their parent's cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. Camp Kesem at the University of

Virginia was founded in 2005 and supports children in the Charlottesville community by providing Camp Kesem, a free week-long summer camp experience, and year-round Through and Beyond support services. Our chapter is operated by around 50 student volunteers and serves 75 campers ages 6-18 per year. Its programs and services are all funded by generous donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. Kesem is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Camp Kesem at UVA is on a mission to raise $75,000 in ONE day and we need your help.Camp Kesem provides a free week of s...
12/02/2025

Camp Kesem at UVA is on a mission to raise $75,000 in ONE day and we need your help.

Camp Kesem provides a free week of summer camp for kids whose parent or caregiver has been impacted by cancer. It’s a space filled with games, laughter, friendship, and healing— completely at no cost to families.

Your Giving Tuesday donation helps us:
🌟 Send kids to camp for free
🌟 Train dedicated student volunteers
🌟 Create a year-round support network for families navigating a cancer journey

Every gift, big or small, helps us bring more joy, more magic, and more Kesem to campers who need it most. Let’s hit $75k together! And check out donate.kesem.org/uva26 to donate :)

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity dedicated to giving back and supporting the communities and causes that mak...
12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity dedicated to giving back and supporting the communities and causes that make a difference. It’s a moment where people come together to create real impact through kindness, donations, and collective action.
At Camp Kesem, our mission is to support children whose parents have been affected by cancer. We provide free week-long summer camps and year-round community for kids who are often navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. Kesem gives them a place to laugh, play, and just be kids.
We fundraise so that every camper can experience this magic completely free of charge. Your support helps cover camp costs, transportation, meals, activities, and the year-round programming that keeps our Kesem families connected.
💙Every dollar helps bring more joy, community, and magic to these kids. Thank you for helping us make it happen.💚 Check out donate.kesem.org/uva26 to donate!

Giving Tuesday is less than a month away! We are so excited to raise 75K in one day to !
11/20/2025

Giving Tuesday is less than a month away! We are so excited to raise 75K in one day to !

Hi everyone! Next Friday, October 31st, we will be giving out candy at UVA’s Trick Or Treating On The Lawn!! Come say hi...
10/24/2025

Hi everyone! Next Friday, October 31st, we will be giving out candy at UVA’s Trick Or Treating On The Lawn!! Come say hi to your favorite counselors and get some candy!!

Parents and Guardians! Are you interested in seeing daily photos from camp? If there is service at camp, we will be post...
08/01/2025

Parents and Guardians! Are you interested in seeing daily photos from camp? If there is service at camp, we will be posting daily on the Parents/Guardians Facebook Group! We can't wait to see everyone SO soon!

*Please note that we may not have reliable cell phone service or internet access at camp. If you call, please leave a detailed voice message. We will attempt to post photos to our chapter page throughout the week, however with limited internet access that may not be possible. We ensure that we will notify you if there are any issues of concern. We appreciate your understanding and patience*

HEY HEY HEY! UVA Camp Kesem is coming up and we can't do it without nurses and mental health professionals. We are still...
07/31/2025

HEY HEY HEY! UVA Camp Kesem is coming up and we can't do it without nurses and mental health professionals. We are still looking for a mental health professional from August 3-9. These positions are paid and full of unforgettable memorries. If you are licensed as an MSW, please consider applying to be part of this magical week! Links are in our bio for more information and to apply - we hope you'll join us!!

Kesem’s support for children grows, adapts, and endures - at diagnosis, during treatment, in remission, after a recurren...
04/30/2025

Kesem’s support for children grows, adapts, and endures - at diagnosis, during treatment, in remission, after a recurrence, and beyond - showing children that they don’t have to go through these experiences alone, no matter who they are and no matter what happens. 💚

We know that this type of peer-to-peer support can be powerful for a child, not only in how they cope with a parent’s cancer, but in how they view themselves and how they navigate the world.

Parents and children report positive mental health outcomes after Kesem, like enhanced communication skills, improved self-confidence, stronger coping skills, and more.

Help us create a world where every child navigating a parent's cancer can find hope and resilience, and rediscover the joys of their youth through and beyond a parent's cancer. ✨

Do you know a licensed nurse or mental health professional seeking a meaningful personal and professional opportunity th...
02/13/2025

Do you know a licensed nurse or mental health professional seeking a meaningful personal and professional opportunity this summer?

Kesem at UVA is hoping you’ll join us for a life-changing adventure at from August 4th-9th! 🦋🦋

As members of our Health & Wellness Team, these passionate professionals make our programs even more magical for all involved - helping to ensure the physical and emotional safety and well-being of campers, counselors, and staff members while onsite.

Compensation is provided, and travel reimbursement may be available upon request. Learn more, recommend a qualified professional, and share more information with friends and colleagues by visiting https://www.kesem.org/get-involved/staff-roles-at-camp-kesem 🏕️

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Charlottesville, VA
22905

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