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The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is an organization dedicated to promoting quality health care for people living with cancer. In 1994, the Chapter inaugurated its first weekend retreat entitled “Camp Raising Spirits.” The retreat provides an excellent experience for individuals with cancer and their guest, at Laurelville in Mount Pleasant, PA. The camp consists of 50 adults with cancer and their guests who participate in a variety of fun and relaxing activities. There are indoor and outdoor activities including creative workshops, crafts, and recreational activities. Volunteers from the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society and the community help support Camp Raising Spirits. Emergency medical personnel are available all weekend should the need arise.
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2025 Luncheon Form - April 6, 2025
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2025 Camp Registration Form - June 6 - June 8, 2025
| camper-guest_registration_form.pdf |
2025 Volunteer Application
| volunteer2025.pdf |
Request for Support Letter
| request_for_support_letter2025.pdf |
Sponsor Response Form
| sponsor_response_form2025.pdf |
Presenter Liability Release Form
| 2025_presenter_app_and_liab.pdf |
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FACTS AND FOCUS
PARTICIPANTS - The camp consists of 50 adults with cancer and their guests HOUSING – Campers are housed in heated hotel like rooms with modern bathroom facilities and showers, sleeping two to four persons per room. All rooms are equipped with single beds and/or double beds. Campers accompanied by the same sex guest may be asked to share a bed with that guest. While our facilities do not allow us to guarantee roommate requests, we will make every attempt to meet your request for roommates. Persons with no roommate request may be assigned a same sex roommate. Unfortunately, private rooms cannot be guaranteed AGE – Campers and Guests must be 18 years of age or older REGISTRATION - Due to the increased demand for participation, first time campers will be given priority followed by a lottery system to draw past campers as participants. A waiting list may have to be compiled after the lottery is conducted REGISTRATION FEE - $35 per person (one guest per camper only) SINGLE DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - Camp Raising Spirits is a total experience. Therefore, single day registrations are not being offered. People, who know in advance that they are unable to attend the entire weekend, from start to finish, should not register for the camp PARTICIPATION - Your camp experience will be enhanced through your participation in the entire program. However, we recognize that we are all empowered to set our own limits and provide ourselves with the rest and care we deserve. Persons who need an extra nap or feel overloaded by the camp experiences should feel free to take some time to rest VISITATION – Due to liability issues, NO visitors are permitted at camp |