Camp Sunshine also gives participants a glimpse of a world that looks very different from what they encounter online, at school, or in their everyday communities. For four days, they live in a space defined by belonging, kindness, and genuine connection, and that experience often reshapes how they see and move through the world long after camp ends.

On Thursday, September 25, the Camp Sunshine community lost a beloved member, Mark Bush. Both as a song leader and a champion, Mark was a pillar for Camp Sunshine through every season of change.

Summer camp is often a rite of passage for many young people. It is a place of transformation and character building. Camp Sunshine is no different, but is special for many other reasons.

Camp Sunshine’s summer sessions wrapped up on June 30, but over the last few weeks, we’ve been reflecting on the meaningful experiences of each session. Last November our staff and a few members of our leadership team landed on the theme BRAVE! After all, there’s a million stories to tell and songs to sing about being BRAVE.

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

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!

Last month, we shared a look at what you can expect at Camp Sunshine from longtime counselor and volunteer Kayla Backus. This month,...

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...

We're launching a volunteer counselor recruitment initiative called the One More Campaign to invite even MORE amazing counselors to Camp Sun