About Us
Camp Quality is a volunteer run and community funded non-profit, 501 (C) (3) organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer, and their families. Camp Quality New Jersey's programs are focused to care for the emotional needs of children with cancer and their families. As they face the "challenging days" and celebrate the good ones, a support network of peers provides tremendous strength and hope.
Our featured program, our annual overnight camp is held for one-week during the summer, with additional support programs continuing throughout the year such as reunions and family outings.
We are about making a difference in a child's life.
The name Camp Quality refers to how we support Kids with Cancer and that "No one can do anything about the quantity of one's life, but all of us can do something about the quality."
How do we do it?
The companion to camper program. Each camper is paired with an adult companion (18 years or older) who spends the entire week at camp by his/her camper's side. The companion is the camper's friend, cheerleader, and mentor even beyond camp. With year-round reunions, special events, and though informal contact, companions, campers, and their families come together to share and support one another.
By creating stress-free environments that offer exciting activities, foster new friendships, and help give children courage, motivation, and emotional strength.
The overnight campground is an ideal venue to bring our campers and companions together to share fun and exciting experiences where campers have the opportunity to build relationships, self confidence, and memories to sustain them in the years ahead.
Unlike other camping programs, each of our fun activities at camp are carefully selected to ensure that the activity encourages interaction with other campers and companions, and/or offers a high impact lasting memory.
Companions and Activity Staff at camp working together to encourage children to try new activities that have them leave their "comfort zone" and take on new challenge
Report on Summer Camp 2009
The Camp Quality New Jersey Flagship last year was our annual overnight summer camp held in June in Blairstown, NJ. While we always say that this was the best ever, in fact this years camp was the best ever!Despite a last minute fall-off in many of the kids not being able to come to camp because of flu symptoms, 42 campers attended and were supported by 50 volunteer/companions, a volunteer staff of 16, and 6 doctors and nurses, for a total 114 attendees at camp.
Our week long Camp for kids with cancer was kicked off with a Bon Voyage party hosted by CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ. The Bon Voyage Party gave the Campers and their families an opportunity to get to know their companions and the Camp Quality staff before they boarded buses to the camp ground.
The theme for this year's camp was "Passport to Fun". Each day was celebrated with fun events that emphasized relationship and emotional strength building, with gentle encouragement by the companions to have the kids leave their comfort zone. They included; a Hot Air Balloon ride, zip lines, giant swings, repelling towers, a professional ventriloquist, water slides, a pie throwing event, a fishing derby, outdoor games, canoeing, a talent show, a DJ dance, a juggling event, and a Beat the clock game show.
All activities at camp were either supported by performers who donated their time or they were paid for by generous donations from our "Friends of Camp Quality".
Links to The Camp Quality New Jersey Website
- About Camp Quality New Jersey
- Camp Quality is a volunteer driven, volunteer run and community funded non-profit, 501 (C) (3) organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer, and their families. Camp Quality New Jersey's programs are focused to care for the emotional needs of children with cancer and their families. As they face the "challenging days" and celebrate the good ones, a support network of peers provides tremendous strength and hope.
Camp is held for one-week during the summer, with additional support programs continuing throughout the year such as reunions and family outings. - Upcoming Events
- Check out our schedule for Upcoming Events
- Parent Information
- Each child is matched with a volunteer companion aged 18 or older for the entire week. Companions are an important part of the camp's success. With individualized attention, children are well cared for while they are away from family members. Each companion goes through a strict training and meets stringent criteria before being matched. Special care is given to match the camper with a companion to ensure that the companion is emotionally capable of attending to the needs of the camper and that the camper benefits from the experience and relationship that will carry throughout the year, beyond the one week camping experience
- Volunteer information
- For every child/camper who registers with our program, a one-on-one companion is assigned. Being a companion is extremely rewarding and many companions have served for several years. As a Companion, You offer friendship and love to a boy or girl through fun activities. By committing a little time, you can bring a great deal of joy into a young life. A companion's dedication and commitment is the backbone of our program. A companion is expected to have fun and to fully participate in all the activities their assigned camper chooses and to be a positive role model for the camper. All companions must complete an application form.
- 2009 Summer Camp Video
- Check out this neat video to see the fun our camper (kids with Cancer) and volunteers have
- Camp Quality Information Video
- A video for new campers, volunteers, and donors showing what Camp Quality is about.
- Camper Application to 2009 Summer Camp
- Camper Eligibility
1.kids with cancer on active treatment, between the ages of 5-17, by start of summer camp.
2.They can be at any stage of their illness, regardless of physical limitations.
3.Priority is given to campers on active treatment, and returning campers. New camper applicants in remission will be accepted after June 1st, based on the number of unfilled openings (bunk capacity).
4.Able to spend a week away from home or the hospital. - Companion Volunter Application for 2009 Summer Camp
- For every child/camper who registers with our program, a one-on-one companion is assigned. Being a companion is extremely rewarding and many companions have served for several years. As a Companion, You offer friendship and love to a boy or girl through fun activities. By committing a little time, you can bring a great deal of joy into a young life. A companion's dedication and commitment is the backbone of our program. A companion is expected to have fun and to fully participate in all the activities their assigned camper chooses and to be a positive role model for the camper.
Companion Requirements:
At least 18 years of age at camp time.
Provide two (2) appropriate references.
Pass a "Police Record Check".
Complete a personal interview.
Attend a full day training workshop in Freehold, NJ and adhere to the policies and rules governing Camp Quality. - Friends of Camp Quality
- Major Donors and Partners
Camp Quality New Jersey is fortunate to have received generous contributions from corporations, businesses, foundations, community service organizations and private citizens.
We are extremely grateful to all donors and supporters. Your generosity made it possible for us to meet and surpass the many challenges we have faced and to position us to offer exceptional year-round programs to children with cancer and their families.
Contact Us
Camp Quality New Jersey
PO Box 264
Adelphia, NJ 07710
frankd@campqualitynj.org
http://www.campqualitynj.org/
PO Box 264
Adelphia, NJ 07710
frankd@campqualitynj.org
http://www.campqualitynj.org/
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- Congrats! Camp Quality New Jersey is our FIRST charity winner in the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award contest. Check it out, at http://ow.ly/1VaWf and keep track at http://www.squidoo.com/sunshine-award
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