Charleston, SC – Camp Happy Days (CHD) is calling for volunteers (ages 19+) to help createa life-changing experience for children battling cancer and their siblings. The 2025 week-longovernight camp will take place June 28 – July 5 at Camp Bob Cooper, bringing together 200 campers for a week of fun, friendship, and therapeutic activities.
Each year, 150-180 volunteers are needed to make camp possible. Volunteers can serve as cabincounselors, working directly with campers, or assist with program areas in activities like arts &crafts, water sports, woodworking, and more. Applications are open until May 30, and allvolunteers must pass a background check and complete child protection training.
"After my cancer diagnosis in 2008, Camp Happy Days became a place where I could escape my illness and just be a kid. The friendships and team-building experiences were life-changing, inspiring me to return as a counselor in 2018. Now, I focus on creating a space where every child feels understood and empowered. Camp Happy Days isn’t just a camp—it’s a community that gave me hope, and I’m committed to paying that forward." - Cliff Beilke, former camper & current volunteer
To apply, visit https://givepul.se/452fe2 or email mckenzie@camphappydays.com.
For those unable to volunteer, donations and sponsorships help ensure every child can experience the magic of camp. Learn more at www.camphappydays.org/donate.
About Camp Happy Days
Founded in 1982, Camp Happy Days (CHD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing year-round support and life-changing experiences for children battling cancer and their families in South Carolina. Through summer camp, family retreats, hospital outreach, and financial assistance programs, CHD creates opportunities for children to build friendships, gain confidence, and experience joy beyond their diagnosis. All programs are offered free of charge, ensuring that no child faces cancer alone.
For more information, visit www.camphappydays.org or follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/chdsouthcarolina
Instagram: instagram.com/camphappydays
Media Contact:
McKenzie Maffett
Programs Manager, Camp Happy Days
mckenzie@camphappydays.com | (843) 571-4336 ext. 28
