Young Adult Cancer Camp – Young Adult Cancer Camp

Young Adult Cancer Camp 2024 was a huge success! We can’t wait for YACC 2025!

Video credit: A.J. Marschke, BluMars Media

YASU and Elephants and Tea are excited to announce we are back for the 3rd annual YA Cancer Camp!

The YA Cancer Camp is an opportunity to unite our communities at a sleep-away style camp for a fun and relaxing weekend getaway.

You can make the weekend as activity-filled or as relaxing as you want it to be! A day at YA Cancer Camp can look like breakfast, activities/chill time, lunch, activities/chill time, dinner, and a bonfire each night! The fees include all main meals, snacks, linens, lodging, all activities, and a weekend you’ll never forget!

After registering, we will send you a confirmation email. As camp approaches, we will send you a FAQ and checklist of what to bring to camp. We can’t wait to see you in person!

The Farran Davis Scholarship Fund
In honor of our friend Farran Davis, Elephants and Tea + Young Adults Survivors United have created this scholarship fund to assist those with financial need to attend the annual Young Adult Cancer Camp. Farran was a leader in the community and always wanted to bring people together – this scholarship honors Farran’s legacy in doing exactly that – bringing those faced with cancer together, regardless of who they are or where they are from. Farran was a community builder and we hope that through this scholarship fund, we continue to honor her memory and people just like her.

Our mission is to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their experience with cancer. The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides.

Young Adult Survivors United is a health & wellness community for young adult cancer survivors and caregivers/co-survivors to thrive from emotional, social, and financial support; the comprehensive care model that enhances their quality of life. Our virtual programs are available nationwide. In person programs are currently hosted in Pittsburgh, PA.

Our Goal

Bring in 100 patients, survivors, and caregivers to camp for a relaxing getaway to unwind, connect with old friends, and meet new friends who know what it’s like to face cancer!

When

Thursday, August 29th - Sunday, September 1st, 2024.

Where

The YA Cancer Camp will be in Western Pennsylvania at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer.

Who Should Attend

Young adult cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and co-survivors (diagnosed when aged 18-39) are welcome to attend from anywhere in the USA. No children allowed.

Sleeping Arrangements

The cabins we will stay in over the weekend come equipped with multiple sets of bunk beds. Be prepared to share a room with several new friends!

Cost

Cost for the camp is $150, which includes lodging, linens, all meals and snacks, activities, swag bag, and t-shirt!

Deadline to Register

Deadline for Registration

July 31st but will close once 100 campers register!

COVID 19 Policy

This year we are not asking for proof of vaccination. If anyone is sick please remain home. Please read the full consent forms below with registration.