Camp Circle O' Friends is an outdoor summer camp for children between 6-18 years of age whose lives have been affected by cancer. Patients, brothers and sisters and bereaved children are all welcome. For four days, cancer is not top of their minds. Boating, horseback riding, swimming, tubing, campfires, cabin fun and crafts on the shores of Arlington Beach at Last Mountain Lake fill their days.

We believe summer camp is a rite of passage for all kids and it can be a powerful healing experience for those who have been affected by Cancer in childhood, whether they've lost loved ones or are sick themselves. CampCircle O' Friends is about letting kids be kids, to let them know life can go on. With fun. With hope.

We managed to fill the outdoor activities with lots of fun Plan Bs. We still danced to DJ Johnnie, had the Polar Bear swims, made soap, leis, and photo frames. We ate the most beautiful snacks made with love by the Snack Shack, and held baby kittens, dogs, and even potbellies pigs!

Thank you parents, for once again sharing your precious children. The volunteers worked hard this weekend to provide a safe and fun filled weekend. We laughed, we sang, we ate, and we captured the flag. We held the inaugural Alumni Program and the participants of this program made collapsible Adirondack chairs they took home along with a tool belt and some basic tools. We are proud of you! We graduated 4 long term campers and we wish them well as they embark on what one grad called “adulthood”. The world is ready for them what ever lies ahead.

To the volunteers, We couldn’t have done it with out you. You helped new campers make new friends and returning campers reconnect. Lifelong friendships were made. You were an army of fun!! So dry out, wash your own clothes, and get some much deserved rest. Mahalo!!