Camp Courage - Main Camp
Camp Courage is a free overnight summer camp for children with cancer and blood disorders, offering traditional camp activities in a medically supported envi...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Courage, hosted by Prisma Health Children's Hospital, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp. It is an overnight camp specifically designed for children with cancer and blood disorders, offering activities like swimming, fishing, and arts and crafts. The camp is free for participants and is supported by Prisma Health Children's Hospital, indicating a university/hospital ownership model. The camp is held at Camp Cole, a facility designed for children with serious illnesses. While the website mentions medical staff and support, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide a staff-to-camper ratio. No specific state license number was found on the site. The Prisma Health Children's Hospital Facebook page (PrismaHealthChildrensHospital) is linked, but no Instagram handle for the camp itself was found. Google reviews for 'Camp Courage - Main Camp' or 'Prisma Health Camp Courage' were not readily available as a distinct entity with a rating and count.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Courage - Main Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
- Cost notes: FREE; USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Courage - Main Camp
- What ages does Camp Courage - Main Camp accept?
- Camp Courage - Main Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Camp Courage - Main Camp's hours?
- Camp Courage - Main Camp 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 Camp Courage - Main Camp?
- Camp Courage - Main Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Courage - Main Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Courage - Main Camp 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.
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