Kids of Courage Summer Adventure Camp

Kids of Courage Summer Adventure Camp offers a nine-day trip across the U.S. each summer. The camp is free of charge for the children and is run under strict medical supervision with a state-of-the-art mobile hospital and experienced medical staff.

Programs

• Summer Adventure Camp — Sick children and young adults; campers can be as young as 14 years old in the example text · A nine day trip across the US each summer · Free of charge for the children. Under strict medical supervision with state-of-the-art mobile hospital and experienced medical staff.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round programming includes adventure trips, adaptive skiing in winter, big brothers and big sisters, medical transportation, advocacy, hospital care, medical referrals and hotline, community weekends, and celebrities and VIP entertainment.

About the provider

Kids of Courage began in 2008 with a mission to empower children and young adults with serious, debilitating, painful, often life-threatening illnesses. The organization describes its mission as "Conquering illness through adventure." It is volunteer centric and community supported, with more than 200 volunteers including doctors, nurses, paramedics, therapists, and counselors.

Dedicated to the support of sick children and their families, day and night. Counselors undergo rigorous medical training before being assigned to a camper. Staff are accepted once every year. The camp is free of charge for the children.

Last updated September 6, 2026.