Camp Sunshine is a year- round retreat for children and their families with a life-threatening illness. Families stay one week at the retreat, located in Raymound, Maine on the shore of Sebago Lake, free of charge. During this week both children and families participate in adventurous and safe activities and are offered support groups to learn ways to cope with the illness the family faces.
Since opening in 1984 by Anna and Larry Gould, Camp Sunshine has served over 32,000 family members from 48 states and 22 countries. Over 24,500 volunteers have contributed 820,000 hours of time. As well as families of children with a life threatening disease bereavement programs are offered for families who have lost a child from an illness. This camp has affected the lives of many. It is known as "being one of the only programs in the nation addressing the impact of a life threatening illness on every member of the family".
Every year Seniors of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School are required to complete a Senior Project. This project must give back to the community in some way. This year being my last year at OHCHS, I will be trying to raise enough money, $2,000, to send a family to Camp Sunshine. To help raise enough money to send a deserving family to Camp Sunshine contact (207)838-7930. Or to learn how you can volunteer your time at Camp Sunshine contact Camp Sunshine's Executive Director Matt Hoidal (207)655-3800
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