Camp Programs: Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® offers a variety of residential camping opportunities for cancer patients, their siblings and parents all year long!

Our programs include:

Family Camp

Family Camp is a weekend-long experience open to support families who have a child with cancer ages newborn – 8 years old. Family Camp is an opportunity for your family to come together for a relaxing weekend. Parents and their children can play together without having to worry about making meals, doing the dishes or worrying if their child will have access to quality medical care. Parents connect with each other and receive support and build friendships with other families who understand what it means to raise children during treatments and procedures for cancer. Camp is designed to be fun and supportive for all members of the family, giving everyone a chance to laugh, learn and love together.

For the convenience of our families, we provide free, round-trip luxury bus transportation to and from Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House or Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House and the campsite. Families are welcome to drive directly to Camp for the weekend.

Summer Camp for Ages 9-15

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® offers a 6 day, 5 night Summer Camp experience that will create lifelong memories and friendships. We offer activities of a “normal” camp, adapted to meet the special needs of our campers.

Our programs are intentionally designed to promote campers’ self-esteem, confidence, friendships and teamwork in an environment that is medically supervised and filled with support, understanding, fun and laughter. Developing these skills can help campers successfully meet the challenges of treatment, school, work and family.

Activities include all of the traditional elements of a camp. Swimming, horseback riding, hiking, backpacking and other sports can be adapted as needed, to ensure each person is able to participate regardless of his or her level of ability or challenge. Campers can express their creativity through arts, crafts, pottery, music, dancing, performing arts and radio broadcasting. They are given the opportunity to challenge themselves and gain valuable communication skills at our Adventure Courage Course and 50-foot climbing tower.

For the convenience and safety of our campers, we provide free round-trip bus transportation to and from the campsite from the following locations. (Pick-up/Drop-off locations vary by session)

Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
Orange County Ronald McDonald House
Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House
Ontario International Airport
Families are also welcome to drive their camper directly to Camp

Winter Camp for Ages 9-15

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times’® Winter Camp is a 4 day, 3 night experience that promotes self-esteem, friendships, and fun for our campers.

We offer 2 sessions to choose from for our younger campers, ages 9 – 14. Something unique to each Winter Camp session is the theme the weekend’s program is built around. Themes from past years have included: School of Rock, Super Heroes, Under the Sea and Film Festival. Activities vary based on the themes! As Winter Camp approaches, check back to see what we will be doing this year!!

For the convenience and safety of our campers, we provide free round-trip bus transportation to and from the campsite from the following locations. (Pick-up/Drop-off locations vary by session)

Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
Orange County Ronald McDonald House
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
Pediatric Diagnostic Clinic – Ventura
Ontario International Airport

Families are also welcome to drive their camper directly to Camp.

Summer Camp for Ages 16-18

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® offers a 6 day 5 night Summer Camp experience that will create lifelong memories and friendships. We offer activities of a “normal” camp, adapted to meet the special needs of our campers.

W.O.L.P. (Wilderness Outdoor Leadership Program)

Our programs are intentionally designed to meet the interests and social needs for our 16 year old - High School graduate campers. W.O.L.P. programs and activities are developed to foster group and individual goal-setting and leadership skills under the guidance of specially trained adult counselors who facilitate all aspects of Teen Camp activities.

Some of the unique W.O.L.P. activities include leadership exercises, an overnight backpacking trip and an opportunity for our W.O.L.P. campers to direct activities for our younger campers (all backpacking equipment is provided).

For the convenience and safety of our campers, we provide free bus transportation to and from the campsite from the following locations. (Pick-up/Drop-off locations vary by session)

Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
Orange County Ronald McDonald House
Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House
Ontario International Airport
Families are also welcome to drive their camper directly to Camp.

Winter Camp for Ages 16-18

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® Winter Camp is a 4 day, 3 night experience that promotes self-esteem, friendships, and fun for our campers.

W.O.L.P. (Wilderness Outdoor Leadership Program)

Our programs are intentionally designed to meet the interests and social needs of our older campers. W.O.L.P. programs and activities are developed to foster group and individual goal-setting and leadership skills under the guidance of specially trained adult counselors who facilitate all aspects of Teen Camp activities.

Each winter, we offer one session for our oldest campers, ages 15 – high school graduates. Something unique to each Winter Camp session is the theme the weekend’s program is built around. Themes from past years have included: School of Rock, Super Heroes, Under the Sea and Film Festival. Activities vary based on the themes! As Winter Camp approaches, check back to see what we will be doing this year!!!

For the convenience and safety of our campers, we provide free bus transportation to and from the campsite from the following locations. (Pick-up/Drop-off locations vary by session)