Camp Happy Days seeks volunteers for summer camp

Camp Happy Days is calling for volunteers (ages 19+) to help create a life-changing experience for children battling cancer and their siblings. The 2025 week-long overnight camp will take place June 28 to July 5 at Camp Bob Cooper, bringing together 200 campers for a week of fun, friendship and therapeutic activities.

Each year, 150-180 volunteers are needed to make camp possible. Volunteers can serve as cabin counselors, working directly with campers, or assist with program areas in activities like arts and crafts, water sports, woodworking and more. Applications are open until May 30, and all volunteers must pass a background check and complete child protection training.

"After my cancer diagnosis in 2008, Camp Happy Days became a place where I could escape my illness and just be a kid. The friendships and team-building experiences were life-changing, inspiring me to return as a counselor in 2018. Now, I focus on creating a space where every child feels understood and empowered. Camp Happy Days isn't just a camp - it's a community that gave me hope, and I'm committed to paying that forward," said Cliff Beilke, former camper and current volunteer, in a news release release.

To apply, visit https://givepul.se/452fe2 or email mckenzie@camphappydays.com.

For those unable to volunteer, donations and sponsorships help ensure every child can experience the magic of camp. Learn more at www.camphappydays.org/donate.

Founded in 1982, Camp Happy Days is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing year-round support and life-changing experiences for children battling cancer and their families in South Carolina. Through summer camp, family retreats, hospital outreach and financial assistance programs, CHD creates opportunities for children to build friendships, gain confidence and experience joy beyond their diagnosis. All programs are offered free of charge, ensuring that no child faces cancer alone.