Camp River Run Summer Camp

Camp River Run Summer Camp offers a summer camp for children ages 7-17 with a four-day, three-night session from July 23-26, 2026. It also offers five individual day camps throughout the year for kids with medical conditions, and parents or caregivers are welcome to join those day camps. The summer camp is free for campers and includes medical support and counselor support.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 7-17 · Annual summer camp; 4 days, 3 nights; July 23-26, 2026 · For children with life-threatening illness or disabling/ongoing medical conditions. Free for campers. Medical support and counselor support provided.
• Day Camps — 7-17 · 5 individual day camps throughout the year · Day camps for kids with medical conditions; parents or caregivers are welcome to join.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• General schedule: Annual summer camp and 5 individual day camps throughout the year.

About the provider

Camp River Run was created from founder Shawna Van Beek’s dream, and the first week of camp in Cascade was held in July 2008. Its mission is to provide youth who are battling medical conditions an outdoor camp experience they would not otherwise be able to enjoy. The program relies on volunteers, individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors, and it offers volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for summer camp and day camps.

Camp is completely free for campers and their families. Volunteers and staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Individual camper needs are assessed during the application process and one-on-one visits with families to tailor support.

What families say

“Camp is the best thing ever! Just the fact of meeting everybody and then connecting with the kids, it’s the best feeling ever. I couldn’t have asked for a better camp to volunteer with, I love this camp so much!” — Christopher, Counselor Director; Volunteer 2019 - Present

Last updated November 4, 2026.