The Amazing Sunrise Day Camps Story - with Aileen Hoffman and Deanna Slade - The Day Camp Pod #118
The Sunrise Association: Transforming Lives of kids affected by Childhood Cancer
The Sunrise Day Camps started as an optimistic idea less than 20 years ago- and has grown into an unbelievably wonderful reality in which 2500 children- cancer patients, survivors, and their siblings- attended day camps last summer for no charge, with no wait lists- ever! Overall, they serve over 60,000 children each year through their day camps, year-round hospital programs and virtual programs. No organization has ever done anything like this in the camp space, their story is super-inspiring, and we can’t wait to share it with you all.
Highlights:
02:21 The Genesis of Sunrise Association
05:05 First Camp and Recruitment Challenges
16:50 Eligibility and Long-Term Impact
22:46 Hospital Programs and Expansion
31:10 Flexible Attendance for Campers
34:13 Data Analysis and Communication Strategies
39:23 Communication and Enrollment Process
41:34 Expanding Camp Locations and Services
44:35 Impact of the Pandemic on Camp Operations
45:31 Virtual Programming and Hospital Outreach
50:44 Fundraising Strategies and Community Support
Links from this Episode:
Sunrise Association Intro Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/SunriseAssociation
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Your Hosts:
Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
Aileen Hoffman, Senior Vice President - Strategic Expansion, Sunrise Association
Deanna Slade, Vice President of Camping and Related Services, Sunrise Association
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