This 3-day summer-camp-style weekend is full of fun and joy for kids diagnosed with cancer and their families. From dance parties to arts and crafts, pony rides, and relaxing massages for parents, Jacob’s Heart families have a blast sharing in activities while building supportive relationships with others who understand the challenges of a pediatric cancer diagnosis. It is also an opportunity for families to establish trusting relationships and positive memories with nurses from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, who volunteer their time to be family camp counselors. This is a healing experience for both nurses and families.
Thank you for helping us create a carefree weekend of fun, hope and healing...where kids are encouraged to simply be kids.
Camp Heart + Hands 2026 Is Right Around The Corner!
Many Jacob's Heart families do not have the luxury of planning vacations or even taking time off, making this weekend even more essential for them. When you are caring for a child with cancer, vacations and time off get pushed to the side. This weekend is a chance for our families to reset and relax, and you can be a part of helping them do just that! By giving to our Camp fundraiser you are helping families have an unforgettable weekend. Click below to give today or shop our Amazon Wishlist. Thank you for supporting kids with cancer and their families.
We are also still in need of volunteer support throughout the weekend. We have many different shifts and and activities that you can help us out with. If you would like to volunteer during Camp Heart + Hands, please fill out the form below. Thank you for your support!
Camp is also an opportunity for families to establish trusting relationships and positive memories with pediatric ICU nurses, who volunteer their time to be a family's camp counselor.
Learn more from our Camp Leader Darcy Swisher, RN, pediatric intensive care unit nurse at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Thank you for supporting kids with cancer
