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Published 10/6/25 1:17PM

2026 Camp Happy Days Overnight Camp

CAMP HAPPY DAYS INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Summerton, SC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    June 27, 2026, 11:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    July 4, 2026, 1:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few days
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers that sign up to volunteer are required to attend the full week of camp including the in-person training day before camper arrival.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    180
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Housing Available, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Must complete Darkness to Light Training (Child Abuse Prevention Training)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    2026 Camp Happy Days Overnight Camp

    This weeklong, flagship event in Summerton, SC at Camp Bob Cooper, is for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings, ages 5-16. This powerful, life-changing experience helps children build self-esteem, courage, confidence, and trust in an incredibly active, high-energy environment designed just for them. Camp us always held over the week of 4th of July. Volunteers are required to attend the full week of camp.

    Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age or older to participate in Camp Happy Days Programs.

    Roles at camp include Cabin Counselors or Program Area Activity Assist. Camper age breakdown is girls or boys 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-16 years of age.

    Responsibilities of Cabin Counselors include looking after campers 24/7 from bunking in a cabin with them to traveling each day to your scheduled activity area along with your 1-2 other co-counselors.

    Responsibilities of a Program Area Assist includes assisting the lead with prepping for a group of campers (set up, clean up, etc.), helping kids during the activity. Keeping the energy high and them entertained.

    Location

    On-site

    Camp Bob Cooper

    Robert M Cooper, 8001 M W Rickenbaker Rd, Summerton, SC 29148, USA
    Directions

    Parking is located on the right side (grassy area) upon dead end entry into camp.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Sign up to Join Camp Happy Days Volunteer Platform on GivePulse.

    Link: https://givepul.se/452fe2

    How to create a volunteer profile with Camp Happy Days on GivePulse?

    1. Click the "JOIN" button at the top of your screen
    2. Create a GivePulse account
    3. Download the App
    4. Status will be pending until approved by admin
    5. Once approved, McKenzie will reach out to you to discuss your volunteer interests.

    OR: Email mckenzie@camphappydays.com to immediately schedule a new volunteer interview and complete a Camp 2026 application.

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