Established in 1993, Camp Bluebird is a two-night, three-day retreat held each spring and fall for adult cancer survivors, one of the few of its kind in North Carolina. It is an opportunity for cancer survivors to receive support, encouragement and information from each other, as well as from healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable in cancer care.
Counselors and support staff include oncology nurses, volunteers, a camp chaplain and a camp nurse. Some of our camp activities include:
Nature walks
Massages
Arts and crafts
Live entertainment
Yoga and tai chi
Educational sessions
Q&A sessions with a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgeon or pharmacist
A Life-Changing Experience
Many of our cancer survivors have said that after they attended Camp Bluebird, they felt like they had been given permission to enjoy their lives again. It was as if they had learned how to laugh and have a good time all over again. And many have said that the feeling of love, acceptance and compassion they experience at camp is nothing short of life-changing.
The registration fee is $40 for first-time campers and $75 for return campers, with full and partial scholarships available if needed. This fee includes accommodations and all meals.
The retreat is held at the beautiful Bonclarken Conference Center near Flat Rock, North Carolina, just 40 minutes outside of Asheville. Campers stay in a fully furnished mountain lodge, with linens and meals provided.
To request more information about Camp Bluebird, call Leslie Verner, RN, Camp Director at 828-213-4656 or 800-443-2233.
