• Camp
• Canoeing
• Dance
• Hiking
• Various Recreational Activities
• Volleyball

• Staff Training: Counselors and staff are recruited, screened, and trained by the American Cancer Society. At Camp Goodtimes East, professional counselors from the YMCA share counseling duties with Society volunteers.

• Age range of participants: 5 to 17

• Accessible by Public Transportation: No
  
  
• Transportation Provided by the Program: No

Every child deserves the opportunity to run, swim, jump and giggle away the warm days of summer. Since 1985, Camp Goodtimes East has encouraged kids who have faced extraordinary circumstances to take the time to just be kids. The camp gives children diagnosed with cancer, on or off therapy, the opportunity to temporarily forget about their illness, their treatments and hospital visits. Children are encouraged to simply enjoy a wonderful outdoor experience while making friends and memories that last a lifetime.

The goal of Camp Goodtimes East is to provide children the opportunity to develop independence and confidence, learn new skills, and to offer them the chance to make friends with others who understand and share their same situation. By providing a medically supervised summer camp, children are able to enjoy activities and outdoor experiences any child would find at a popular youth camp. Camp helps to meet the physical, psychological and emotional needs of hundreds of young cancer survivors and their families each year.

• Day Camp

  Eligibility (Ages 5 � 7):
  

  • A child diagnosed with cancer on active cancer therapy.
  • A child who had a bone marrow transplant (BMT) or stem cell transplantation (SCT).
  • A child who has completed cancer therapy.

  Children from Washington, Idaho, Montana, NE Oregon, North Dakota and NW Wyoming are eligible to attend. Program:
  Monday through Thursday, 9:15am � 4:00pm

  Activities:
  Arts & crafts, swimming, hikes, beach games, singing, campfires, a river cruise, games, special theme related activities and even a nap!

  Family Lodging:
  If your family will be traveling from a distance (1.5 hrs each way or more) lodging at a nearby hotel may be provided for you while your child attends day camp. Lodging nights would be August 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2009.

• Resident Camp

  Eligibility (Ages 7 � 17):
  

  • A child diagnosed with cancer on active cancer therapy.
  • A child who had a bone marrow transplant (BMT) or stem cell transplantation (SCT).
  • A child who has completed cancer therapy.
  • A sibling of a child attending camp diagnosed with cancer (on or off therapy) or who had a BMT or SCT.
  • A friend of a child attending camp diagnosed with cancer (on or off therapy) or who had BMT or SCT (*see camper acceptance priorities).
  • A sibling who has attended camp in the past, who lost their brother or sister within the past 2 years, can attend camp for one year.

  Children from Washington, Idaho, Montana, NE Oregon, North Dakota and NW Wyoming are eligible to attend.

  Activities:
  Arts & crafts, high ropes course, a climbing tower, various team sports including beach volleyball, baseball, and basketball, miniature golf, horseshoes, swimming, a river cruise, boating, a dance and carnival, campfires, special activity days, theme related events and much, much more!

Location:
Ross Point Camp in Post Falls, ID � 18 miles east of Spokane, WA.

Cost:
Because of generous donations from foundations, organizations and caring individuals, the American Cancer Society is able to provide this camp to all participants free of charge.

Healthcare:
Campers have access to excellent, professional healthcare during their stay. Oncology physicians and nurses from the area�s children�s hospital and pediatric clinics are on-site 24 hours a day, volunteering their time and services to ensure a happy and healthy camping experience.