2008 Event Schedule
Family Camp - September 12-14, 2008
Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, SC
Family Camp is a special experience for the entire family of children who have survived their battle with cancer. With over 25 years of experience in working with families of children diagnosed with cancer, Happy Days recognizes that even though a single child has cancer, the entire family has the disease. Family Camp is a chance for families to pick up the pieces left behind, coming together in an environment away from the stresses of work and home. And because Family Camp is held at the very same facility used for Camp Happy Days, parents finally get a chance to experience some of the magic and wonder experienced by their kids in July. Guided by experienced camp counselors and special guests, the agenda is filled with parent events, kid events and plenty of time to make new friends, learn new things and re-ignite a fire that may have dimmed.
This event is for all surviving cancer children, their parents and siblings up to age 18, whereby the cancer child has been diagnosed within five (5) years from the date of the event.
Holiday Festival - November 30, 2008
James Island County Park
The Holiday Festival & Reunion is a time for all Happy Days families and volunteers to experience the holiday magic in a very special way. It's a time to meet new friends and reacquaint with old ones. This festive event includes holiday crafts, games, story telling, caroling and a great family-styled meal. And of course, there is a special guest appearance by jolly Old St. Nick himself. Afterward, everyone will experience the famous and spectacular Festival of Lights and Holiday Village activities like roasting marshmallows, riding the carousel and drinking hot chocolate.
This event is for all families how have had a child diagnosed with cancer and Happy Days volunteers. Hotel lodging is available for families traveling from more than 100 miles away from Charleston. Please contact the Programs Department for arrangements.