Kesem at Michigan State University

Kesem at Michigan State University Providing free Kesem summer camps & year-round support for children impacted by a parent’s cancer. 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. Kesem at Michigan State Universi

ty was founded in 2009 and supports children in the Greater Mid-Michigan community by providing Camp Kesem, two, free, week-long summer camp experiences, and year-round Through and Beyond support services. Our chapter is operated by 150 student volunteers and serves 300 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.

Our new official Camp Kesem 2025 video is finally here 💙✨Hear from our campers and counselors about what makes Camp Kese...
05/14/2026

Our new official Camp Kesem 2025 video is finally here 💙✨

Hear from our campers and counselors about what makes Camp Kesem so special and the impact this community continues to have on so many lives. From unforgettable memories and friendships to the magic that makes camp feel like home, this video captures just a small glimpse into Summer Camp 2025 🫶🏻

Watch the full video on our YouTube at the link below or in our bio!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9T6ZXfrgY

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY 💙We’re getting closer to camp, and every item makes a difference! From everyday essentials to things ...
04/29/2026

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY 💙

We’re getting closer to camp, and every item makes a difference! From everyday essentials to things that bring the fun, your support helps us create a week our campers will never forget 🫶🏻

Check out our Amazon wishlist in the link in our bio and help us keep the magic going ✨

Last KMM of the year 🥲💙Join us tonight for our final member meeting of the 25’-26’ school year. We’ll be spending one mo...
04/21/2026

Last KMM of the year 🥲💙

Join us tonight for our final member meeting of the 25’-26’ school year. We’ll be spending one more Tuesday together, catching up, sharing updates, and celebrating everything that made this year so special.

📍 Wonders C215
⏰ April 21st at 7 p.m.

Don’t miss out on our last KMM! 🫶🏻

04/20/2026
Last Sunday we got to come together for our Spring Friends and Family Day!!💙💚 We had so much fun seeing everyone while i...
04/20/2026

Last Sunday we got to come together for our Spring Friends and Family Day!!💙💚 We had so much fun seeing everyone while ice skating, chatting and singing! 🐛 Next time we see each other, we will be enjoying the sunshine at camp ⛺️! Are you counting down the days? I know we are 🥰

Find the rest of the pictures on our Kesem at Michigan State University page!!

Wishlist Wednesday is back and we’re trying to CLEAR 👏 THE 👏 LIST 👏 Help us make camp feel like home by grabbing a few e...
04/15/2026

Wishlist Wednesday is back and we’re trying to CLEAR 👏 THE 👏 LIST 👏
Help us make camp feel like home by grabbing a few essentials for our campers from toothpaste to sunscreen every little thing makes a big difference 💙 Check out our Amazon wishlist linked in our bio and help us get one step closer to an unforgettable summer! Whether you give big or small it all matters more than you know 🫶

Last Friday at Senior Send Off we got the chance to celebrate our incredible seniors with paper plate awards, goodie bag...
04/14/2026

Last Friday at Senior Send Off we got the chance to celebrate our incredible seniors with paper plate awards, goodie bags, and so much love 🫶🏻 From the laughs to the hard work and the moments that made Kesem feel like home, you’ve truly shaped this community in the best way. Thank you for everything you’ve poured into your campers and into all of us. Whether you’ve been here since day one or found Kesem along the way, you’ve left your mark forever. We can’t wait to see you at camp at wish you the best in your post-grad ventures! 💙💚

Only a few KMMs left this semester 🥹💙Join us for one of the final member meetings of the semester. We’ll be spending tim...
04/07/2026

Only a few KMMs left this semester 🥹💙

Join us for one of the final member meetings of the semester. We’ll be spending time together, sharing updates, and soaking in all the moments that make Kesem so special. Don’t miss out on one of our last meetings!

📍 Wonders C215
⏰ Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Let’s soak it in together before the semester wraps!

Just a reminder that the people running Kesem at MSU… used to look like this 😭💅 we may have a few more responsibilities ...
04/07/2026

Just a reminder that the people running Kesem at MSU… used to look like this 😭💅 we may have a few more responsibilities now, but the same goofy, fun energy is still there. That’s what makes Kesem so special, getting to show up fully ourselves while supporting our campers every step of the way! 💙💚

Spring Friends & Family Day is almost here! 🫶❄️ Come hang with us, meet our Kesem family, and see what makes this commun...
04/02/2026

Spring Friends & Family Day is almost here! 🫶❄️ Come hang with us, meet our Kesem family, and see what makes this community so special.

📅 Sunday, April 12th
⏰ 2:00–4:00 pm
📍 Munn Ice Arena

We can’t wait to see you there 💙

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East Lansing, MI

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