FAQ

The Camp Rainbow Foundation creates magical camp programs for children and families dealing with a pediatric cancer or blood-related disease diagnosis.  Throughout our seven camp programs, campers range in age from infant to parent but the majority of our campers are ages 4-18 years old.  All of our campers are referred from the three major Pediatric Oncology departments in the St. Louis area: Cardinal Glennon, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Mercy Hospital.

Our Camp office is located at 108 Matrix Commons Dr. in Fenton, MO.

Oncology Overnight Camp, Day Camp, and Teen Camp are held at Babler Outdoor Education Center located in Wildwood, MO.  SIBS Camp is held at Camp Wyman located in Eureka, MO.

Family Camp is held at Trout Lodge located in Potosi, MO.

Thanks to the generosity of so many sponsors and donors, Camp Rainbow continues to be free for all of the campers who attend.

Yes. Camp Rainbow has a full team of nurses who are in attendance during our camp programs to administer expert medical treatment. The nurses, who volunteer their time to be at camp, facilitate all of the day-to-day medical needs of the campers. Our nurse team works closely with our Medical Director, a Pediatric Hematology Oncology Doctor from Cardinal Glennon, as well as the other doctors on our Medical Advisory Board to ensure high quality medical care to our campers.  If necessary, your child will be able to leave for treatment at the hospital and then return to camp.

Daily protective precautions are taken as well – waterproof sunscreen and insect repellent are available at all times and are a mandatory part of the day’s routine.

Complete the application from our website.  All applications received are discussed with your hospital contact prior to determining eligibility to attend.

Each Camp Rainbow camp has a unique suggested packing list.  Please refer to the Camper Handbook for a detailed list.  

The provided list is only a suggestion of items to bring. Please do not feel like you have to go out and buy items in order to send everything on this list with your child to camp. We appreciate you marking your child’s belongings with their name.