How do you accommodate for campers with physical limitations?
Gretna Glen’s facilities are completely wheelchair accessible. We use golf carts to get our campers wherever they need to go.
How can I donate to Camp Can Do?
You can donate online (link) or you can send a check payable to Camp Can Do to:
3 Unami Trail
Chalfont, PA 18914
How do I register for camp?
You can register online!
What is the camper to counselor ratio?
The ratio of campers to counselors is 2:1 so that we can ensure the safest environment and provide individualized attention for each of our children.
Who staffs camp?
The Camp Can Do committee carefully selects and trains qualified staff members to ensure the safety of all campers. Staff members include Camp Directors and Assistant Directors, physicians, oncology nurses, and camp counselors.
What kind of medical accommodations are provided?
Volunteer Pediatric Oncology doctors and nurses are available around-the-clock to administer routine chemotherapy, arrange for blood counts, handle medical emergencies that may arise, and adjust any program to meet campers’ needs.
How much does camp cost?
While it costs about $1000 to send a child to camp, all costs are covered by generous donations from supporters of Camp Can Do. Our families pay nothing.
Where is camp?
Camp Can Do takes place at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, located in Mt. Gretna, PA. Visit their website at www.gretnaglen.org.
Who can be a counselor?
Anyone 19 and older who has graduated high school can apply to be a counselor at Sibling Camp. You must be 21 to apply to be a counselor at Patient Camp. If you are 19 or 20, you may apply to be a part of our LT (Leadership Training) program.
Who can be a camper?
Patient Camp is for children between the ages of 8 to 17 who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last 5 years. Sibling Camp is for kids ages 8 to 17 whose brother or sister has been diagnosed with cancer.