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.

Camp Sunshine Program Manager Mariah Sadenwater shares a personal reflection about camp, exploring why summer camp is such an important part of her life and how Camp Sunshine continues to impact campers and their families long after the few days they spend together each summer.

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.

Camp Sunshine’s statements of commitments, which our values call us to make.

shared some precious moments of connection during our summer camp sessions, reflected on our 2024 theme—I AM LIGHT!

The Camp Sunshine team has created an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that will directly help our campers!

Flip through a Camp Sunshine yearbook or scroll our social media pages - you’ll see beaming smiles showcasing deep joy and friendships....