Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island

Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island offers Summer Day Camp for children ages 3½ to 16 with cancer and their siblings. It also offers Sunrise Fun-days during the school year, SunriseVX live and interactive virtual sessions all summer long, Sunrise on Wheels in-hospital activities, and Smiles from Sunrise in-person visits or FaceTime calls for hospitalized children.

Programs

• Summer Day Camp — Ages 3½ to 16; children with cancer and their siblings · Summer · 100% free of charge.
• Sunrise Fun-days — For our campers and families · During the school year · Special activity days for campers and families; some are family events.
• Sunrise on Wheels — Children ranging from toddlers to young adults; siblings and family members are always welcome · In-hospital initiative providing fun-filled excitement while awaiting and undergoing treatment in pediatric oncology units.
• Smiles from Sunrise — If your child is hospitalized for any reason · Staff and counselors are available to bring smiles with an in-person visit or a Facetime call.
• SunriseVX — Children with cancer and their siblings · All summer long · Live and interactive virtual sessions; camp experience from home or a hospital bed.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–16 years old
• General schedule: Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island is a summer day camp and also offers year-round programs, in-hospital recreational activities, Sunrise Fun-days during the school year, SunriseVX virtual sessions all summer long, and Sunrise on Wheels in-hospital activities.

About the provider

Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island has been operating since 2006. Its mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. The leadership team includes Dani Accomando, Nicholas Rinaldi, Cindy Ariza, Judith Jacques, and Dr. Mark Atlas.

Open to children with cancer and their siblings. Sunrise campers can come for the entire summer or as little as one day. Children can continue treatment with their home doctors and return home at the end of each day. The staff team includes a medical director, on-site nurses, and dedicated camp staff specially trained to meet the unique needs of the children.

What families say

“As a parent, there is nothing more I could ask for. I have a camp where I know that my kids are healthy, safe and loved.” — Kelly, Camper Parent

Last updated September 7, 2026.