Camp fantastic: a fun boost for kids battling cancer?

NCT ID NCT00001186

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study explores whether a normal week-long camping experience can improve the psychological well-being of children with cancer. Researchers will interview children and families before, during, and after camp to measure changes in self-esteem and social interactions. Up to 5,000 children aged 7-17 and young adult counselors aged 18-25 will participate.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: camping experience
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a normal camping experience improves self-esteem and social well-being for children with cancer.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Benefits may be temporary or vary by child, and results may not apply to all children with cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PEDIATRIC CANCER

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Locations

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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