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Sunrise Day Camp

Registration is Open for Summer 2026!

Sunrise is a day camp for children with cancer and their siblings—100% free of charge. Campers are welcome to come for the entire summer or as little as one day. Days are filled with friends, games, songs, and fun.

Summer 2026 Camp Dates: June 29 – August 7

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The Sunrise Day Camp team includes a medical director, on-site nurses, and a dedicated camp staff specially trained to meet the unique needs of our children, while also providing a fun and memorable summer.

Partnering with Sunrise Association, Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Washington is the only camp of its kind in the area serving families who are battling pediatric cancer. We are thrilled to work with our affiliates Children’s National Hospital, Inova L. J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, and other area pediatric medical institutions.

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Questions? Reach out to our team at 703.537.3057 or sunrisedaycamp@theJ.org.

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About Sunrise

Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Washington, located at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax, VA, brings the simple pleasures of childhood back to children struggling with cancer, changing months of loneliness and isolation into 6 weeks of summers filled with sunshine, laughter and happiness.

Recognizing the extraordinary financial demands that a child's chronic illness can have on a family, Sunrise Day Camps and Year-Round Programs are always provided free of charge to the families and exist ONLY through the generosity of others.
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Sunrise Day Camp Helps Siblings Bond

Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Washington is full-summer day camp for children with cancer, and their siblings, ages 3 1/2 – 16, who are in active or follow-up treatment for cancer. Unlike most oncology sleep-away camps that are offered for 1-2 weeks each summer, Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Washington allows children to attend camp as often as they can. The shared experience of being at camp together for summer fun helps siblings forget about treatment and enjoy laughing together again.

Contact us at sunrisedaycamp@theJ.org for more information.
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A REWARDING SUMMER

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What do the staff say about being a counselor at Sunrise Day Camp? Here's what Nor P. had to say:

"I just wanted to say thank you for the experience that you guys made possible over the summer. When I went back to school, all my teachers asked the class if they did anything fun over the summer. My classmates talked about their trips to Florida, going to theme parks, and sleeping in a lot. That all sounded like great summers, but it was nothing compared to mine. I remember raising my hand proudly and saying to my class that I got to work at Sunrise Day Camp, knowing for sure that I had the most enjoyable and memorable summer. I just wanted to say all this because I realize how much I miss camp!"
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We’re proud to share that Sunrise Day Camp–Greater Washington has earned Gold Ribbon Accreditation from the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA)! This recognition represents the highest standard of excellence in pediatric oncology camps. It means Sunrise meets rigorous guidelines for medical and emotional safety, ensuring that every camper and family enjoys a program that is not only joyful but also guided by best practices in care, safety, and inclusion. Earning Gold Ribbon Accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing children with cancer and their siblings a safe, fun, and hope-filled camp experience — all at no cost to families.