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Camp Kesem

February 15, 2024

Kesem is a national 501(c)(3) organization that supports children who are affected by a parent's cancer. It provides year-round programs and services to support these children, ages 6–18, at no cost to families. It has a presence at more than 130 college and university chapters in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Kesem is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.[1]

Activities edit

Kesem's flagship program, Camp Kesem, is a free week-long sleepaway summer camp for kids whose parents have or have had cancer. The camp is designed for kids to have fun and build connections with each other and counselors. Campers are grouped with peers their age. The campers transition through rotations that include traditional camp activities like arts and crafts, sports, or nature-themed activities. Campers also gather in their cabin for “Cabin Chat," where they can share about anything on their mind. On one specific day, the campers share their stories about their parent's cancer.

Throughout the year, Kesem also provides year-round services including care packages, personalized greetings, birthday cards, local gatherings, leadership groups, and affinity groups for campers and their families.

History edit

The first Camp Kesem chapter was founded at Stanford University in 2000 as a project of Hillel at Stanford, a nonprofit serving Jewish students at the University. The project was developed by founder Iris Rave Wedeking, and a group of student leaders who sought to create a summer camp experience for children in need for little to no cost for the families.

After assessing the needs of the community, the students found that children who have, or have had, a parent with cancer comprised an under-served population who could benefit from a summer camp experience with peers who faced similar challenges.

Camp Kesem at Stanford hosted its first summer session in June 2001, free of charge to 37 campers.

Iris Rave founded Camp Kesem National in August 2002 to share the project's model with college campuses across the nation.

Leadership edit

  • Alicia Kabir Chief Executive Officer
  • Domonique Hollins Chief Brand Officer
  • Ingrid Reynoso Chief Financial Officer

National Teams edit

  • Brand and Marketing Team
  • Development Team
  • Finance, Admin, Systems and Talent Team
  • Operations Team

National Board of Directors edit

  • Neha Biggs
  • Elise Cornille
  • Ben Cornwell
  • David Cronin, Treasurer
  • Sam Dorison
  • Matt Hanley
  • Dr. Brent Iverson, Secretary
  • Jerry Katz
  • Tonya Kinlow
  • Heath Koch
  • Dr. Eric McGary
  • Betsy Morton
  • Mark Luck Olson
  • Robert Plotkowski
  • Chris Berry Solomon
  • Jay Stillwell, Chair
  • Katie Vroman
  • Iris Rave Wedeking, Founder
  • Fred I. "Renegade" Williams

Impact edit

For the fiscal year 2021, Kesem served nearly 7,000 children affected by a parent's cancer. More than 5,000 student leaders volunteered for Kesem."Donor Impact Report" (PDF). 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2022-06-09.

  • 97 percent of parents surveyed believe that Kesem has had a positive impact on their family.
  • After camp, parents report a marked increase in their child's self-esteem, confidence and network of support.
  • 99 percent of parents surveyed would recommend Camp Kesem to another family affected by cancer.
  • 97% of student leader volunteers surveyed are interested in continuing to do philanthropic work after college
  • 83% of student leader volunteers surveyed felt better prepared for life after college after their Kesem experience

Evaluations edit

[Charity Navigator] gave Kesem a 92.15, earning it a 4-Star rating, with the Finance category receiving 88.91 and Accountability & Transparency receiving a score of 100.00.[2]

Kesem is a recipient of Guidestar's 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency.[3]

Collegiate Chapters edit

A - F edit

  • Kesem at Arizona State University
  • Kesem at Auburn University
  • Kesem at Augustana College
  • Kesem at Ball State University
  • Kesem at Bellarmine University
  • Kesem at Berkeley
  • Kesem at Boise State
  • Kesem at Boston University
  • Kesem at Bradley University
  • Kesem at Brown University
  • Kesem at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Kesem at California State University - Sacramento
  • Kesem at Carnegie Mellon University
  • Kesem at Case Western Reserve University
  • Kesem at Central PA
  • Kesem at Chapman University
  • Kesem at Chestnut Hill
  • Kesem at Christopher Newport University
  • Kesem at The Claremont Colleges
  • Kesem at Clemson
  • Kesem at Colorado State University
  • Kesem at Columbia University
  • Kesem at Cornell University
  • Kesem at Dartmouth College
  • Kesem at Denison University
  • Kesem at DePaul University
  • Kesem at Dixie State University
  • Kesem at Duke University
  • Kesem at East Atlanta
  • Kesem at Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Kesem at Florida International University
  • Kesem at Florida State University
  • Kesem at Fresno State

G - L edit

  • Kesem at George Mason University
  • Kesem at George Washington University
  • Kesem at the University of Georgia
  • Kesem at Grand Valley State University
  • Kesem at Hamline University
  • Kesem at Harvard Undergraduate
  • Kesem at Indiana State University
  • Kesem at Indiana University
  • Kesem at Iowa
  • Kesem at James Madison University
  • Kesem at Johns Hopkins University
  • Kesem at Long Beach State
  • Kesem at Louisiana State University
  • Kesem at Loyola Marymount University

M - R edit

  • Kesem at Marquette University
  • Kesem at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Kesem at Miami of Ohio
  • Kesem at Michigan State University
  • Kesem at Middle Tennessee State University
  • Kesem at Mississippi State University
  • Kesem at Montana State University
  • Kesem at New Mexico State University
  • Kesem at New York University
  • Kesem at North Carolina State University
  • Kesem at Northern Arizona University
  • Kesem at Northern Illinois University
  • Kesem at Northwestern University
  • Kesem at Nova Southeastern University
  • Kesem at The Ohio State University
  • Kesem at Pepperdine University
  • Kesem at Princeton University
  • Kesem at Rice University
  • Kesem at Rowan University

S - Y edit

  • Kesem at Saint Louis University
  • Kesem at San Diego State University
  • Kesem at Santa Clara University
  • Kesem at Seattle University
  • Kesem at Southern Utah University
  • Kesem at Stanford
  • Kesem at Stony Brook University
  • Kesem at Syracuse University
  • Kesem at Temple University
  • Kesem at Teton Valley
  • Kesem at Texas A&M University
  • Kesem at Towson University
  • Kesem at Tufts University
  • Kesem at University of Alabama
  • Kesem at University of Arizona
  • Kesem at University of Arkansas
  • Kesem at University of California-Davis
  • Kesem at University of California-Irvine
  • Kesem at University of California-Los Angeles
  • Kesem at University of California-San Diego
  • Kesem at University of California-Santa Barbara
  • Kesem at University of California-Santa Cruz
  • Kesem at University of Chicago
  • Kesem at University of Cincinnati
  • Kesem at University of Colorado Boulder
  • Kesem at University of Connecticut
  • Kesem at University of Florida
  • Kesem at University of Houston
  • Kesem at University of Illinois
  • Kesem at University of Kansas
  • Kesem at University of Kentucky
  • Kesem at University of Maine
  • Kesem at University of Maryland
  • Kesem at University of Miami
  • Kesem at University of Michigan
  • Kesem at University of Minnesota
  • Kesem at University of Missouri
  • Kesem at University of Nebraska
  • Kesem at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Kesem at University of Nevada, Reno
  • Kesem at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
  • Kesem at University of North Carolina–Greensboro
  • Kesem at University of Notre Dame
  • Kesem at University of Oklahoma
  • Kesem at University of Oregon
  • Kesem at University of Pennsylvania
  • Kesem at University of Pittsburgh
  • Kesem at University of Richmond
  • Kesem at University of Rhode Island
  • Kesem at University of San Francisco
  • Kesem at University of South Alabama
  • Kesem at University of Southern California
  • Kesem at University of South Florida
  • Kesem at University of Texas–Austin
  • Kesem at University of Texas–Dallas
  • Kesem at University of Toledo
  • Kesem at University of Utah
  • Kesem at University of Vermont
  • Kesem at University of Virginia
  • Kesem at University of Washington
  • Kesem at University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Kesem at Utah Valley
  • Kesem at Vanderbilt University
  • Kesem at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Kesem at Virginia Tech
  • Kesem at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Kesem at Western Carolina University
  • Kesem at West Virginia University
  • Kesem at Whitworth University
  • Kesem at William & Mary
  • Kesem at Yale University

References edit

  1. ^ "Home - Kesem". Kesem. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  2. ^ "Charity Navigator". Retrieved 2022-06-08.
  3. ^ "Guidestar". Retrieved 2022-06-08.

External links edit

  • Official organizational website
  • Camp Kesem might be 'Cancer Camp' but most kids want to come back for s'more
  • Camp Kesem on the Today Show

February 15, 2024
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Kesem is a national 501 c 3 organization that supports children who are affected by a parent s cancer It provides year round programs and services to support these children ages 6 18 at no cost to families It has a presence at more than 130 college and university chapters in 44 states and the District of Columbia Kesem is funded by donations from individuals foundations and corporations 1 Contents 1 Activities 2 History 3 Leadership 4 National Teams 5 National Board of Directors 6 Impact 7 Evaluations 8 Collegiate Chapters 8 1 A F 8 2 G L 8 3 M R 8 4 S Y 9 References 10 External linksActivities editKesem s flagship program Camp Kesem is a free week long sleepaway summer camp for kids whose parents have or have had cancer The camp is designed for kids to have fun and build connections with each other and counselors Campers are grouped with peers their age The campers transition through rotations that include traditional camp activities like arts and crafts sports or nature themed activities Campers also gather in their cabin for Cabin Chat where they can share about anything on their mind On one specific day the campers share their stories about their parent s cancer Throughout the year Kesem also provides year round services including care packages personalized greetings birthday cards local gatherings leadership groups and affinity groups for campers and their families History editThe first Camp Kesem chapter was founded at Stanford University in 2000 as a project of Hillel at Stanford a nonprofit serving Jewish students at the University The project was developed by founder Iris Rave Wedeking and a group of student leaders who sought to create a summer camp experience for children in need for little to no cost for the families After assessing the needs of the community the students found that children who have or have had a parent with cancer comprised an under served population who could benefit from a summer camp experience with peers who faced similar challenges Camp Kesem at Stanford hosted its first summer session in June 2001 free of charge to 37 campers Iris Rave founded Camp Kesem National in August 2002 to share the project s model with college campuses across the nation Leadership editAlicia Kabir Chief Executive Officer Domonique Hollins Chief Brand Officer Ingrid Reynoso Chief Financial OfficerNational Teams editBrand and Marketing Team Development Team Finance Admin Systems and Talent Team Operations TeamNational Board of Directors editNeha Biggs Elise Cornille Ben Cornwell David Cronin Treasurer Sam Dorison Matt Hanley Dr Brent Iverson Secretary Jerry Katz Tonya Kinlow Heath Koch Dr Eric McGary Betsy Morton Mark Luck Olson Robert Plotkowski Chris Berry Solomon Jay Stillwell Chair Katie Vroman Iris Rave Wedeking Founder Fred I Renegade WilliamsImpact editFor the fiscal year 2021 Kesem served nearly 7 000 children affected by a parent s cancer More than 5 000 student leaders volunteered for Kesem Donor Impact Report PDF 2021 12 31 Retrieved 2022 06 09 97 percent of parents surveyed believe that Kesem has had a positive impact on their family After camp parents report a marked increase in their child s self esteem confidence and network of support 99 percent of parents surveyed would recommend Camp Kesem to another family affected by cancer 97 of student leader volunteers surveyed are interested in continuing to do philanthropic work after college 83 of student leader volunteers surveyed felt better prepared for life after college after their Kesem experienceEvaluations edit Charity Navigator gave Kesem a 92 15 earning it a 4 Star rating with the Finance category receiving 88 91 and Accountability amp Transparency receiving a score of 100 00 2 Kesem is a recipient of Guidestar s 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency 3 Collegiate Chapters editA F edit Kesem at Arizona State University Kesem at Auburn University Kesem at Augustana College Kesem at Ball State University Kesem at Bellarmine University Kesem at Berkeley Kesem at Boise State Kesem at Boston University Kesem at Bradley University Kesem at Brown University Kesem at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Kesem at California State University Sacramento Kesem at Carnegie Mellon University Kesem at Case Western Reserve University Kesem at Central PA Kesem at Chapman University Kesem at Chestnut Hill Kesem at Christopher Newport University Kesem at The Claremont Colleges Kesem at Clemson Kesem at Colorado State University Kesem at Columbia University Kesem at Cornell University Kesem at Dartmouth College Kesem at Denison University Kesem at DePaul University Kesem at Dixie State University Kesem at Duke University Kesem at East Atlanta Kesem at Florida Gulf Coast University Kesem at Florida International University Kesem at Florida State University Kesem at Fresno StateG L edit Kesem at George Mason University Kesem at George Washington University Kesem at the University of Georgia Kesem at Grand Valley State University Kesem at Hamline University Kesem at Harvard Undergraduate Kesem at Indiana State University Kesem at Indiana University Kesem at Iowa Kesem at James Madison University Kesem at Johns Hopkins University Kesem at Long Beach State Kesem at Louisiana State University Kesem at Loyola Marymount UniversityM R edit Kesem at Marquette University Kesem at Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Kesem at Miami of Ohio Kesem at Michigan State University Kesem at Middle Tennessee State University Kesem at Mississippi State University Kesem at Montana State University Kesem at New Mexico State University Kesem at New York University Kesem at North Carolina State University Kesem at Northern Arizona University Kesem at Northern Illinois University Kesem at Northwestern University Kesem at Nova Southeastern University Kesem at The Ohio State University Kesem at Pepperdine University Kesem at Princeton University Kesem at Rice University Kesem at Rowan UniversityS Y edit Kesem at Saint Louis University Kesem at San Diego State University Kesem at Santa Clara University Kesem at Seattle University Kesem at Southern Utah University Kesem at Stanford Kesem at Stony Brook University Kesem at Syracuse University Kesem at Temple University Kesem at Teton Valley Kesem at Texas A amp M University Kesem at Towson University Kesem at Tufts University Kesem at University of Alabama Kesem at University of Arizona Kesem at University of Arkansas Kesem at University of California Davis Kesem at University of California Irvine Kesem at University of California Los Angeles Kesem at University of California San Diego Kesem at University of California Santa Barbara Kesem at University of California Santa Cruz Kesem at University of Chicago Kesem at University of Cincinnati Kesem at University of Colorado Boulder Kesem at University of Connecticut Kesem at University of Florida Kesem at University of Houston Kesem at University of Illinois Kesem at University of Kansas Kesem at University of Kentucky Kesem at University of Maine Kesem at University of Maryland Kesem at University of Miami Kesem at University of Michigan Kesem at University of Minnesota Kesem at University of Missouri Kesem at University of Nebraska Kesem at University of Nevada Las Vegas Kesem at University of Nevada Reno Kesem at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kesem at University of North Carolina Greensboro Kesem at University of Notre Dame Kesem at University of Oklahoma Kesem at University of Oregon Kesem at University of Pennsylvania Kesem at University of Pittsburgh Kesem at University of Richmond Kesem at University of Rhode Island Kesem at University of San Francisco Kesem at University of South Alabama Kesem at University of Southern California Kesem at University of South Florida Kesem at University of Texas Austin Kesem at University of Texas Dallas Kesem at University of Toledo Kesem at University of Utah Kesem at University of Vermont Kesem at University of Virginia Kesem at University of Washington Kesem at University of Wisconsin Madison Kesem at Utah Valley Kesem at Vanderbilt University Kesem at Virginia Commonwealth University Kesem at Virginia Tech Kesem at Washington University in St Louis Kesem at Western Carolina University Kesem at West Virginia University Kesem at Whitworth University Kesem at William amp Mary Kesem at Yale UniversityReferences edit Home Kesem Kesem Retrieved 2018 07 07 Charity Navigator Retrieved 2022 06 08 Guidestar Retrieved 2022 06 08 External links editOfficial organizational website The Magical Camp for kids whose parents have cancer Camp Kesem might be Cancer Camp but most kids want to come back for s more Camp Kesem on the Today Show Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Camp Kesem amp oldid 1190439480, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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