Founder Harry Granader cultivated Montana relationships to make Camp Māk-A-Dream’s first summer camp session a reality. Today, our network has expanded to include partners around the country to continue expanding the breadth and reach of our mission.
Recruiting & Programming Partners
Friends of Camp Māk-A-Dream, Michigan Chapter
The Michigan Chapter of Friends of Camp Māk-A-Dream supports the mission and goals of Camp Māk-A-Dream in Montana by providing support for specific projects that further the growth and advancement of Camp. The Friends of Camp Māk-A-Dream also provides travel expenses for many Michigan residents to attend Camp (travel assistance requests and arrangements are handled by Camp Māk-A-Dream).
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
Camp Māk-A-Dream originally teamed up with Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation of New York to start a program in 2018 specifically for brain tumor patients and survivors called Heads Up Conference. Camp now offers Heads Up Conferences every summer for both teens and young adults diagnosed with brain tumors to address their special needs and help foster a sense of belonging.
Cancer Support Community Montana
Camp Māk-A-Dream partners with Cancer Support Community Montana to provide Family Camp experiences to Montanans affected by cancer. We successfully initiated this collaborative programming in 2019 and plan to continue with at least 2 family camps each year!
Memberships & Affiliations
Montana Shares
Camp Māk-A-Dream is a member of Montana Shares, which is a partnership of Montana-based nonprofits devoted to improving quality of life in communities across the state.
COCA-I
Camp Māk-A-Dream is a Gold Ribbon Accredited camp and member of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association, International — an association of more than 100 cancer camps across the U.S. and Canada. COCA’s mission is to strengthen, support and connect the international community of camps serving individuals and families affected by childhood cancer.
Montana Cancer Control Coalition
Camp Māk-A-Dream is a member of the Montana Cancer Control Coalition, a statewide group of partners that implement the Montana Cancer Control Plan through coordinated and collaborative efforts to enhance the odds of survivorship through prevention, early detection and state-of-the-art cancer care.
Corporate Partners
Care Camps Foundation (formerly KOA Care Camps)
Camp Māk-A-Dream is proud to be a recipient of funding from the Care Camps Foundation, a national non-profit organization that funds medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada who are members of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA), with the mission to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors and community to children living with cancer and their families. Care Camps Foundation’s legacy began 40 years ago when a caring group of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) campground owners started fundraising to support pediatric oncology camps. KOA Inc. and campgrounds continue to be our largest funder, and our donors have now expanded to the broader outdoor industry along with a wide array of other generous businesses, foundations, and individuals.
Click to learn more about the partnership between COCA and Care Camps Foundation.
