WELCOME BACK! Updates. Camp Kesem is excited for our second year! Inside. Thank you for a great first year! Camp Kesem Reunion November 15, 2014 pg.

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FALL 2014 - CAMPKESEM.ORG/STONYBROOK - FALL 2014 WELCOME BACK! Updates Camp Kesem Reunion November 15, 2014 pg. 2 Planning has started for Camp Kesem 2015! Visit campkesem.

5 Camp Kesem Stony Brook is a peer support community for children affected by a parent s cancer, completely run by Stony Brook University Undergraduates.

1 FALL CAMPKESEM.ORG/STONYBROOK - FALL 2014 WELCOME BACK! Updates Camp Kesem Reunion November 15, 2014 pg. 2 Planning has started for Camp Kesem 2015! Visit campkesem.org/stonybrook for more information Camp Kesem is excited for our second year! Inside News Updates & pg. 2 Calling all Campers Camp 2014 Recap pg. 3 Testimonials pg. 4 New Coordinator Board pg. 5 Camp Kesem Stony Brook is a peer support community for children affected by a parent s cancer, completely run by Stony Brook University Undergraduates. The organization puts on yearlong programming including a free, weeklong summer camp and reunions. While there are over 3 million children affected by a parent s cancer, Camp Kesem remains the only national organization supporting their unique needs. Established in 2013, the Stony Brook chapter successfully fundraised over $50,000 during the course of the academic year to serve 52 campers from the Long Island area. Our camp, which was hosted at Camp Candlewood, Connecticut during the week of August 10th - August 15th was a life changing experience for campers, counselors, and staff. Thank you for a great first year! Counselor Applications are now available! Visit: campkesem.org/stonybrook/counselors Deadline: October 31, 2014

Calling all Campers! Camp Song: Boombas My mom gave me a penny So I could buy some tennies But I ain t got no tennies, : Instead I got some boombas! Some jiggly-jiggly boombas!

More details can be found on: campkesem.

a dollar So I could buy a collar But I don t got no collar Camp Kesem Stony Brook has had a great start to our second year.

2 Calling all Campers! Camp Song: Boombas My mom gave me a penny So I could buy some tennies But I ain t got no tennies, : Instead I got some boombas! Some jiggly-jiggly boombas! My mom gave me a nickel So I could buy a pickle But I ain t got no pickle SAVE THE DATE: FALL REUNION Camp Kesem Stony Brook will be holding a reunion for all our campers and parents on November 15. More details can be found on: campkesem.org/stonybrook/ campers News Updates: My mom gave me a dime So I could buy a lime But I ain t got no lime My mom gave me a quarter So I could buy some mortar But I ain t got no mortar My mom gave me a dollar So I could buy a collar But I don t got no collar Camp Kesem Stony Brook has had a great start to our second year. On September 7 th, Stony Brook Medicine held a CPR Training Event at Lavalle Stadium in which the five largest teams present won an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Thanks to our amazing members and supporters, Camp Kesem was the most numerous with 28 people! Planning for Camp Kesem of Summer 2015 has started. Our location and camp dates will be on our website soon! For those interested in becoming a counselor for summer of 2015, applications are now open. The deadline is October 31,

3 Our Camp 2014 Day 1 We were so excited to welcome our Kesem families on such a beautiful August day. As campers began to arrive and meet the counselors they were surprised by a visit from Wolfie, Stony Brook University s mascot. Smiles, high fives, and joy spread across the group. Campers then hugged their family goodbye and we were on our way! Day 2 After a hearty breakfast we began a full day of activities! At arts and crafts we made time capsules, a decorated container for us to store all of the special things we ve collected at camp. At science, we made and decorated kites before testing them outside! We also played kickball and learned to navigate a low ropes course. Then everyone gathered for an all-camp game of capture the flag, which ended in lots of smiles. After lunch we had our messy trials! Counselors were found guilty of camp crimes and doused in chocolate syrup! Day 3 Our third day of camp began with a delicious breakfast of blueberry pancakes, oatmeal, and potatoes. Today at arts and crafts we made fuse bead monkeys, flowers, and even picture frames. At science, the campers made Nickelodeon green slime! Then, we all had the chance to learn archery and go on a nature walk to identify leaves and seeds. At the end of the day we learned about warm fuzzies and spreading kindness. Fall 2014 Day 4 Day four at camp started out rainy, but that didn t dampen our spirit! Curls led a colorful bracelet and keychain-making session while Crush taught us how to make paper footballs to play with. In science, we made ice cream with Data in a Ziploc bag with just a few ingredients and a lot of shaking! After burritos at lunchtime, campers played games and sang camp songs. After dinner we held our empowerment ceremony where campers made bracelets relating to their Kesem experience. Day 5 It was a beautiful last full day at camp. In arts and crafts we had cupcake wars, where we raced to see who could decorate their jumbo cupcake in the most creative and yummy way. After a lunch of grilled cheese and salad, the entire camp gathered on the fields for a surprise...color Wars! The campers were each handed a bag of colored powder and the fun and messiness began! At night the campers enjoyed glow-in-the dark themed campfire and s mores. Day 6 Our last day at camp was bittersweet as we all packed and savored our time with each other. Our week at camp ended with a talent show and ceremony as we honored the special traits of all of the members of our Camp Kesem Family. 3

Camp 2014 Testimonials I cannot ask for a better group of college kids to be around. They are truly inspirational and a positive group of people.

financially. They see a lot of pain and stress so this camp could not have come at a better time.

New friendships were formed and lifetime memories were made. You are all incredible.

My children have not stopped talking since they got off the bus. They had an amazing time.

Thanks to all the counselors for being so nice and making this happen! I love you all so much and thank you for being my family!

It gave all of us, including counselors a time to simply be kids, enjoy the moment and be stress-free.

4 Camp 2014 Testimonials I cannot ask for a better group of college kids to be around. They are truly inspirational and a positive group of people. I m happy my kids got to be a part of such a great camp, especially considering this is the hardest time of our family s life, emotionally and financially. They see a lot of pain and stress so this camp could not have come at a better time. The love that the counselors and administrative team have for our PARENTS children is priceless. New friendships were formed and lifetime memories were made. You are all incredible. There are no words to describe how appreciative I am to all of you and for all that you did, not only during camp, but for the many months prior to camp. My children have not stopped talking since they got off the bus. They had an amazing time. I know you all worked countless hours to ensure that everyone had a good time...from the bottom of my heart, I can t thank you enough. Thanks to all the counselors for being so nice and making this happen! I love you all so much and thank you for being my family! CK showed me I m not the only one out there! Thank you! It gave all of us, including counselors a time to simply be kids, enjoy the moment and be stress-free. I miss camp, and I am already counting the days until the next camp season! CAMPERS Camp means everything to me. I can be with my friends and not have to worry and I love being with the counselors. It is an escape from pain. I can be myself for a while and just feel free. I get so scared for my mum, but at Camp Kesem I can just be me. I will just say that this camp was one of my single greatest growing experiences as a young adult. COUNSELORS Being able to see the impact our counselors make in the lives of our campers and their families makes doing what I do for Camp Kesem worth every moment. 4

Community Outreach: Gouri Sadananda - Snuggles

Daisy Cyril Danielkutty - Silly Putty Make the

Relations: Abhishek Parekh - Swift Sara Conway -

our $100,000 fundraising goal this year?

org/stonybrook/donate for more information!

Sunshine Volunteer: Alex Langstrand - Coach Maheen

5 Introducing the new Coordinator Board! Directors: Arjun Kumar - Chip Jamie Leonard - Bear Community Outreach: Gouri Sadananda - Snuggles Sonia Joshi - Sony Development: Corinne Banning - Daisy Cyril Danielkutty - Silly Putty Make the Magic: Daniel Chung - Spike Marketing & Public Relations: Abhishek Parekh - Swift Sara Conway - Kai Would you like to help CK Stony Brook reach our $100,000 fundraising goal this year? Visit campkesem.org/stonybrook/donate for more information! Operations: Verna Solomon - Leya Wendy Fang - Sunshine Volunteer: Alex Langstrand - Coach Maheen Siddiqui - Roo Melissa Abraham - Sapphire Contact & Follow CKSB on: CampKesem.org/StonyBrook CampKesemSB StonyBrook@CampKesem.org 5

CAMP SEASON! Countdown to Camp Updates. Inside

CAMP SEASON! Countdown to Camp Updates. Inside - CAMPKESEM.ORG/STONYBROOK - CAMP SEASON! Updates Spots for Camp 2015 are filling quickly, with 81 registered campers out of 100! Help us in our #SearchFor100! Over $80,000 dollars has been raised, more