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Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks offers a free overnight summer camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings, focusing on fun and support.

▌ Editor's read The Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation website loads as a real site, detailing Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks. This camp is a free, medically supervised overnight program specifically designed for children with cancer and their siblings. The website indicates the camp is held at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, AZ, and emphasizes creating a 'normal' camp experience for these children. The Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization, as stated on their website. While the site mentions medical staff, it does not explicitly detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation' show a 4.9-star rating from 26 reviews, with many praising the positive impact and support provided to families. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 20235 N Cave Creek Rd, Ste 104 #452, Phoenix, AZ 85024, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, FREE

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise

What ages does Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise accept?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise's hours?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise provide lunch?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise compare to other specialty camps in Phoenix?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks - Camp Sunrise is one of 10 specialty camps in Phoenix that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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