CAMP CRESCENT MOON

Camp Crescent Moon

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July 19 -25, 2026

An outdoor weeklong summer camp for children with sickle cell disease ages 7-14.

Camp costs $2,500 per child—but donor support makes it possible for every camper to attend on a full scholarship, with families paying only a $25 registration fee.

Camp Crescent Moon is more than just a camp for children with sickle cell disease, Camp Crescent Moon changes lives. All of the campers learn more about sickle cell disease, coping strategies, and standing up for themselves when they are misunderstood because of their disease.

While at camp, the children participate in skill building activities, are exposed to new challenges and have the chance to form very important, life-long friendships. Camp Crescent Moon has been successful because of the dedicated staff which helps each camper become more self-confident and more self-reliant.

As part of the specialized programs and services offered by the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, the SCDF created the first summer camp for children with sickle cell disease in 1967.

For more than 50 years, we have provided a memorable camping experience for thousands of children with sickle cell disease.

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Sign up for a Parent/Camper
Information Session

Please join us for our lunchtime Camp Crescent Moon Parent/Camper Information session, where you can learn about Camp Crescent Moon, meet members of our administrative team and ask questions about the

summer camp program.

Virtual meetings will be held on the following Thursdays from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm.

February 12th

February 26th*

March 26th*

April 23rd

*sessions will be available in English and Spanish.

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What happens at camp?

Camp Crescent Moon allows campers to participate in a creative outdoor group experience and provides growth and development for each camper. The campers have a chance to express themselves through group activity, campfire programs and community living.

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