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Celebrating Advocacy!
Camp Sunshine has formed, beyond summer camp, into a true, lifelong community of acceptance, and we treasure each member.
Camp Sunshine
Mar 24

Our Values, Reimagined: Building a Stronger Foundation
Camp Sunshine’s statements of commitments, which our values call us to make.
Camp Sunshine
Jan 27

2024: A Year of Light!
shared some precious moments of connection during our summer camp sessions, reflected on our 2024 theme—I AM LIGHT!
Camp Sunshine
Dec 30, 2024


Shop Our Wishlist and Support Camp Sunshine!
The Camp Sunshine team has created an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that will directly help our campers!
Camp Sunshine
Dec 11, 2024

Lasting Friendship: The Camp Sunshine Experience
Flip through a Camp Sunshine yearbook or scroll our social media pages - you’ll see beaming smiles showcasing deep joy and friendships....
Kathy Rohlman
Sep 19, 2024

Celebrating True Inclusion!
Gestures of inclusiveness not rooted in friendship and community are what can appear empty or performative. Celebrate true inclusion daily!
Camp Sunshine
Aug 22, 2024

Reflecting on Camp Sunshine 2024: I Am Light!
Most of us continue to return to camp because we are reminded that the light we experience in others helps us to be keepers of the light!
Kathy Rohlman
Jul 30, 2024

The Value in Volunteerism & Beyond
In 2023, we estimate that volunteers served more than 23,000 hours at an estimated value of $31.49 per hour, more than $724,270 in value!
Camp Sunshine
May 28, 2024

Camp Sunshine Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month. The Camp Sunshine community is seeking to deepen our understanding of disability.
Mariah Sadenwater
Apr 17, 2024

Women's History Month
Celebrating the many women who formed Camp Sunshine! The month of March is Women’s History Month, and a wonderful time for us to reflect...
Camp Sunshine
Mar 27, 2024

Welcome to Camp Sunshine: Part II
Last month, we shared a look at what you can expect at Camp Sunshine from longtime counselor and volunteer Kayla Backus. This month,...
Camp Sunshine
Mar 21, 2024

Welcome to Camp Sunshine: A Message for New Counselors!
Are you a first-time Camp Sunshine counselor? Not sure what to expect when you arrive to volunteer at Camp Sunshine? No need to worry! As...
Camp Sunshine
Feb 29, 2024

Camp Sunshine Launches One More Recruitment Campaign
We're launching a volunteer counselor recruitment initiative called the One More Campaign to invite even MORE amazing counselors to Camp Sun
Camp Sunshine
Feb 15, 2024

Camp Sunshine Featured on WoodTV 8
GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — There is an unmistakable ray that shines out on day one at Camp Sunshine. It’s heard in the laughter...
Camp Sunshine
Jan 16, 2024


In Memory: Counselor Joshua Hector
The Camp Sunshine community offers our condolences to the Hector family as they mourn their son and brother, Joshua Hector. Josh...
Camp Sunshine
Jan 3, 2024


Our 2023 In Review
In 2023, the Camp Sunshine Community shared many wonderful moments of connection, inclusion, and FUN! A few highlights: A meetup at...
Camp Sunshine
Dec 19, 2023

A Family Legacy: Three Generations at Camp Sunshine
In 1983, Marcy Vanderwel was charged with the important mission of forming Camp Sunshine. It was clear to her and others that she would...
Camp Sunshine
Nov 4, 2023

Mindset Matters
We believe that all human beings should be treated with love, kindness, and a mutual respect for one another.
Camp Sunshine
Sep 19, 2023

Disability Pride Resource Roundup
Camp Sunshine has many reasons to celebrate this year and we find it most appropriate to join others in celebrating Disability Pride for...
Camp Sunshine
Jun 22, 2023


Camper Advisory Council: For Us
“Nothing about us, without us,” is a mantra that was started with the Disability Rights movement. As the staff of Camp Sunshine heard...
Camp Sunshine
May 30, 2023
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