Imagine having to hide behind a secret that you cannot even share with your teacher or best friend. To a child living with life-threatening illnesses this is too often their reality. Now, imagine coming to a place where there are no secrets, where you can play with other kids and not have to hide your feelings or who you are.

Kids just want to be Kids!

Remember the first time you went to camp? Late night ghost stories, splashing around in the water with your pals, roasting marshmallows over the campfire. At Camp Arroyo, the children do all of these things with the feeling they are safe and secure. They also amaze themselves, and others, by doing things they did not know they were capable of doing.

Our Extra Touch

Camp Arroyo is truly special in many ways. Our campers receive extra care and attention from highly trained round-the-clock medical staff. Trained volunteer counselors give the campers their undivided attention and build friendships based on dependability and trust. Many of our campers have lost one or both parents from related illnesses. At Camp Arroyo, the children are able to talk about their feelings in a safe and nurturing place.

No Place to Go

Before 2001 no "permanent" camp existed in Northern California for children suffering with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. A few camps existed for children with cancer, yet no one camp opened its doors to all children with life-threatening illnesses. Camp Arroyo, a new, energy efficient facility, offers healthy nutritious food and FUN, FUN, FUN in a safe and carefree environment.