Camp Quality USA adds nine free fall family camps for children with cancer

Camp Quality USA is opening nine no-cost weekend Family Camps across nine states from September through November 2026 for children with cancer and their families. The program is designed to give families time together, with meals, activities and support included for participants ages 0 to 17.

Why it matters: - Families facing childhood cancer often lose ordinary time together to treatment schedules, appointments and stress. - Camp Quality USA’s Fall Family Camp program gives children with cancer, siblings and parents a free weekend to reconnect outside the hospital routine. - The camps are built for all abilities, which can make the experience accessible for children in treatment as well as family members with different energy levels and physical needs.

What happened: - Camp Quality USA is hosting nine Fall Family Camps in nine states from September through November 2026. - The camps are open to children with cancer ages 0 to 17, whether they are in treatment or in remission, along with parents, guardians and siblings. - Each weekend camp includes meals, activities and family connection at no cost. - Applications for the 2026 Fall Family Camps are open now at camp locations and family camp applications. - Families who apply are placed on a waitlist because space is limited, and Camp Quality USA will contact families directly if a spot opens up.

The details: - Laura Vaughn, CEO of Camp Quality USA, said Family Camp is a weekend where cancer does not run the schedule and families get to be together. - The 2026 Fall Family Camp program is sponsored by Sun Outdoors, a division of Sun Communities, Inc. - Sun Communities’ Director of Social Responsibility Kate Wahl said the company values creating places that are engaging, social and fun and that support lasting memories. - Camp Quality USA says it can offer the camps at no cost because of donors and corporate sponsors. - Community members, local businesses and organizations can donate or explore sponsorship opportunities at Camp Quality USA. - Camp Quality USA serves families in 22 states with overnight summer camps, family camps and year-round support programs. - Every camper is paired with a trained adult companion responsible for safety and fun. - All camps are medically supervised. - Camp Quality USA is a Gold Ribbon accredited member of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association. - Camp Quality USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. - Sun Outdoors operates RV sites, campground and vacation rentals across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. - More information is available on Sun Outdoors. - Camp Quality USA’s social links include LinkedIn and Facebook.

Between the lines: - The program is as much about emotional relief as recreation, giving families a rare chance to step away from caregiving and patient logistics. - Sponsorship from a large outdoor hospitality company helps explain how Camp Quality USA can scale a free program across multiple states. - The waitlist system suggests demand may exceed available spots.

What’s next: - Families interested in attending can apply now and wait for notification if a place opens. - Camp Quality USA will continue fundraising and seeking sponsorships to keep the camps free and support more families. - The fall camp series will run through November 2026.

The bottom line: - Camp Quality USA is using donated support to turn a hard season for families facing cancer into a free weekend of rest, access and connection.