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survivorship and patient services Youth can still sign up for this year's Young Adult Retreat The Great Lakes Division offers three camp programs for young people who have had a cancer experience. Whether a child is in treatment or remission, at age 4 he or she can attend Young Campers Day. Then at 7, kids can head off to our week long Camp Catch-A-Rainbow, as featured in last month's issue. Those who are 16-20 years old are invited to Young Adult Retreat. Everyone is able to relate to each other because of their similar cancer histories, but the focus of the camps is to have fun. This year's Young Adult Retreat will be held July 6-9 for four days and three nights at St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana. Retreaters can enjoy swimming, miniature golf, sports, card tournaments, a day trip to Chicago, shopping, movies, hanging out, and making new friends.  Some attendees have a long history of going to Society camps and know each other from their younger years, but no prior experience is necessary to have a great time. Kyle Bullock of Constantine, Michigan, is going to Young Adult Retreat for the second time this summer and says that it is like a family that is ready to welcome new members. "It doesn't matter if you haven't been to Camp Catch-A-Rainbow," he says. "Everybody gets to know each other after the first day."
Kyle appreciates the retreat because it's geared for his own age group. "It's less structure," he says, in comparison with younger camp programs. "But it's still controlled." Volunteers, both medical and non-medical, supervise and participate in all the fun activities. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." Registration is still available for this year's retreat! The only requirements are to be a resident of Michigan or Indiana, be between the ages of 16-20, and have a personal cancer experience. There is no cost to attend because of the financial support from other Society programs. If you or someone you know is eligible to go to Young Adult Retreat please direct them to www.cancer.org/retreat to download an application. Other features in VOICES this month community focus: variety of Society programs offer support in multiple ways |
research: Society funds innovative cancer researchers |
education: organizations partner with the Society to improve workplace wellness |
advocacy: join us in Washington DC as a Celebration on the Hill supporter |
advocacy: statewide events allow volunteers to speak with legislators about cancer issues |
local area spotlight: Central Indiana Area Service Center staff and volunteers try to help patients traveling for treatment |
opportunities available: visit a Relay For Life event in July |
resource highlight: register today on the Cancer Survivor's Network |
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