Summer Camps with a Mission
You can be a part of our lifesaving mission all year round!
Every summer, thousands of kids across the country head to their home-away-from-home for a few days, weeks, or even months of summer fun. Between swimming, sports, and arts & crafts, they make lifelong friends and find the best new role models in their camp counselors. What could be better? A role model who is also a lifesaver!
With powerful voices and passionate young minds, camp counselors are a part of the most in-demand group of donors– young people 18-24 leading the charge against blood cancer.
Whether you’re a mission-driven camp counselor, year-round camp staff member, or parent, we’re here to help you start a movement wherever you are.
- Host a drive at your camp!
- Spread the word to your parents and alumni!
- Get the word out amongst your peers!
Host a Donor Registration Drive at your camp!
You and your camp staff will need to pick a location, date and time, and your Drive Coach will help with the materials. We suggest doing this during a staff meeting or camp staff training before the campers arrive. Anyone who is 18-55, in good general health, and willing to donate to a patient if matched is welcome to register.
A donor registration drive generally takes around 2-3 weeks to plan. DKMS will provide you and your staff all the supplies, training, and support you will need to make your event a success.
What's expected of a camp lead?
- Be our main point of contact to organize and execute the drive at camp
- Identify the perfect day, time and location for your drive
- Recruit and lead your team of friends and volunteers to rock and roll on the day of your drive
- Secure support from your camp administration (when necessary)
- Ensure that all the registration materials are returned to DKMS in a timely manner
What can you expect from DKMS?
- A Drive Coach to guide and train you for your donor drive
- The registration supplies and promotional materials needed
- A qualified, professional reference from DKMS for your resume
- Encouragement, support and recognition of your dedication and generosity!
