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Over twelve years ago, a committee of concerned men and women came together to develop what is now known as Camp Dreamcatcher. The mission of Camp Dreamcatcher is:
- To provide safe, supportive, therapeutic and educational services to HIV/AIDS infected/affected children and their families.
- To foster an atmosphere of tolerance, compassion, respect and understanding through volunteer opportunities, services and expanded community outreach.
Camp Dreamcatcher offers the children a safe, supportive and nurturing place to express their feelings of fear, sadness and anger, with adults who understand, and with children who may share their burdens. The largest program offered by Camp Dreamcatcher is a one-week therapeutic and educational camp held on the grounds of a camp in southern Chester County.

2008 FUNDRAISING EVENTS: March 19th: Premiere of "Tiny Tears" documentary film at the United Nations. The film tells the moving stories of children coping with HIV/AIDS in Africa, Thailand, Brazil and Camp Dreamcatcher. Read the press release. See the movie trailer now on YouTube.
MARCH 30TH: AIDS ALIVE HOOPS FOR HOPE BASKETBALL BOOT CAMP. April 5th: Boomers Family Fun Center's "Kids for kids" miniature golf event. April 10th: Immaculata University's Empty Bowl Dinner. April 22nd: Immaculata University's Shoot for Dreams Event. May: West Chester University Greek Event. 2008 Outreach/Education: SPRING 2008: HIV/AIDS OUTREACH TO SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS. May 9th - 11th: Teen Retreat JUNE 14TH, 15th, August 16th: COUNSELOR TRAINING. AUGUST 17th - 23rd: THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL CAMP SESSION! DECEMBER 9th - HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE KENNETT AREA YMCA! We are now participating in Genuardi's Cash Back Program! Click here for more information on how to help! |
Through the years Camp Dreamcatcher has also developed special programs that have become a vital part of its ongoing support of the children and their families. These programs include: - monthly Camper Support Groups
- HIV/AIDS Education, Training and Community Outreach
- a Caregivers Retreat for the parents/guardians of the campers
- a Teen Leadership Retreat
- Camper/counselor Reunion Parties
- Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program
OUR NEW OFFICE ADDRESS IS: 617 WEST SOUTH ST. KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 During the week of August 17th - 23rd, 2008 Camp Dreamcatcher will welcome 175 campers, ages 5-17, to an action packed week of camp held on the grounds of Camp Saginaw in southern Chester County. All of the campers will enjoy swimming, basketball, paddle boating, miniature golfing, an adventure challenge course, go-cart racing, arts/crafts, a hip-hop dance show, Native American ceremonies and our annual talent show and dance. In addition, the kids and counselors participate in therapeutic groups including music therapy, movement therapy, guided imagery, yoga and massage. The teen program includes educational groups on drugs/alcohol, HIV/AIDS, relationships,depression, body image and sexual assault prevention. The 11-13 year-old campers will attend a puberty education program which will include discussions on relationships, body changes, body image and peer pressure. A total of 280 counselors, medical staff, professionals and community members will volunteer over 12,500 hours of service to make the week an unforgettable one for everyone involved. My deepest appreciation goes out to all of these wonderful folks!! If you would like to be part of this life changing experience, please click on forms and complete an application as soon as possible and mail it or fax it into our office. The mandatory counselor training will be held June 14th & 15th on the grounds of Camp Saginaw.
For upcoming events and other ways you can support Camp Dreamcatcher, please check out the latest in our News section.
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