Camp FAQ

What are the dates of CCFA Camp Oasis?
Dates vary from site to site. Please see the camp calendar for more information.

Where is CCFA Camp Oasis located?
There are a total of 10 CCFA Camp Oasis sites throughout the country. Please see the camp calendar to find the site closest to you.

How is camper eligibility determined?
Any child with medically stable Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is invited to apply for CCFA Camp Oasis. Medical professionals carefully review each application to ensure that the camp is properly equipped to care for the child's needs. Please see the camper eligibility page for more information.

Is there on-site medical care?
Each camp is equipped with a 24-hour on-site health center, staffed by physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals experienced in working with IBD patients. Careful steps are taken to ensure that campers follow the medical regimen prescribed by their doctors back home.

How does CCFA Camp Oasis select its staff?
Most of the staff at the CCFA Camp Oasis sites are adult volunteers with IBD, who have experience working with kids. Many have worked at Camp Oasis before. And some have even been campers. All are carefully screened and trained to ensure a safe and comfortable setting. Interested in becoming a volunteer?

What do campers do all day?
The typical camp day starts around 8:30AM and ends at approximately 9:30PM, though bedtimes vary by age. The daily schedule usually includes several activity periods (swimming, arts and crafts, team sports, etc.) and an Evening Activity (campfire, Talent Show, Scavenger Hunt, etc.), as well as three meals, a snack, a rest hour, and time for showering and cabin clean-up.

updated 01/31/08