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Camp Crescent Moon

A Summer Camp for Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Each year nearly 100 children from Southern & Central California

attend the nation’s first week long summer camp of its kind

“Camp Crescent Moon”, a specialized summer camp for children

with sickle cell disease.  Since 1967, the Sickle Cell Disease

Foundation of California has provided an outdoor camping

program for children with sickle cell disease, who because of

serious medical complications would not be able to attend

traditional camps. Camp Crescent Moon allows campers to

participate in a creative outdoor experience and provides

growth and development for each camper.

Programs and Activities

The daily activities at Camp Crescent Moon are the same as those found at any other camp program, however they are tailored to meet

the physical needs of children with sickle cell disease.  Daily programs include: Arts ‘n Crafts, Nature Hikes, African Dance, Swimming, 

Art Therapy, Music Video Production, Computers and “Designer Genes” – an educational program about sickle cell disease..

 Volunteers

Camp Crescent Moon is staffed by a team of volunteers who participate in a comprehensive training process to ensure their readiness and

commitment to the demands the camp week will present. The camp consists of four separate components, which includes an administrative

staff, medical staff, program staff and cabin counselors.  Each of these four components leads to the success of the program.

Physicians, nurses and social workers provide the medical and psychosocial care of the children while they attend Camp Crescent Moon.

As a result of the commitment, expertise and consistency of our volunteers, we have been able to carryout  a successful camp experience

for thousands of children with sickle cell disease for more than 40 years. 

The 42nd Annual Session of Camp Crescent Moon is scheduled for July 18-25, 2009.