Colon Camp provides a healing and wellness camp for young adults who have faced colorectal cancer. Program are limited to those who are based out of the United States or Canada. Participants must have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer between age 15 to 39, currently be age 18-39, and must not have previously attended Colon Camp.
Colon Camp is free to attend! Our retreat includes transportation to and from the airport, all meals, snacks, accommodations, activity instruction and gear. We do not include travel. Participants are responsible for getting to/from the program. Travel scholarships are available through the registration form.
Here is a link to the application form:
Reminder: Applications close February 19th.
https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/events/colon-camp/application/
Here is a brief summary of the various data items and essays required in the application:
REMEMBER: Applications close February 19th.
- Section 1: Personal Information
*Name
*Gender
*Ethnicity
*Current age
*Address
*Phone number
*Social Media platforms you are on and name/handle:*
*Dietary Restrictions and food allergies*
*Do you require a service animal?*
*Are you comfortable having a roommate?*
*What is your T-Shirt size?
*The retreat will be June 25-29th, 2025 in the Cleveland Ohio area. Will you be available for the entire retreat (no late arrivals or early departures)?
*You are entirely responsible for your own travel to and from the Cleveland area. Are you able to support your own travel to Colon Camp? Proof of travel arrangements will be required in advance.*
*There is a scholarship available to cover the cost of your travel expenses to camp. Are you in need of this scholarship?*
*The next step in the application process is a virtual interview. Are you willing to participate in a virtual interview.
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Section 2: Cancer information and Previous Involvement
*Age at Diagnosis:
* Are you in active treatment?
*Do you have medical insurance?
*Are you able to obtain proof of diagnosis and medical release from your doctor?
*Have you previously applied to the Colon Club?
*Have you been or are you currently involved in advocacy activities?
*Have you been involved with advocacy organizations and/or organized events?
*We will be filming and taking photos of the event. Are you comfortable having your photo taken?
*Do you know anyone else applying?
*Do you have any other mental or physical diagnoses?
*Colon Camp will be a completely dry event until Saturday night when limited drinks will be available. Do you agree to abide by this?
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Section 3: Short Answers
*In your own words, please tell us about your cancer story. You can type your response in the area below.* 600 max characters
*What are some of the hardest physical challenges you have faced?
*What are some of the hardest mental and emotional challenges that you have faced?
*In what areas have you received outstanding support?
In what areas do you lack support or feel it could be better?
Have you ever met another young colorectal cancer survivor? Tell us about it.
Why do you want to attend Colon Camp? Please include what it would mean to you.
Submit
About the Event
Colon Camp is a one-of-a-kind, off-the-grid retreat that brings together young colorectal cancer survivors to bond, learn, and hype each other up in a way only fellow survivors can. Picture an epic camp getaway in a homey setting: hammocks, lake hangs, late night conversations, firepits, and loads of laughs—but with a twist. Here, you’ll also find a private chef, compassionate experts, and powerful talks about the realities of cancer and the resources and support that can heal fresh wounds.
At Colon Camp, there’s no tiptoeing around the tough stuff; it’s a place where being a survivor is celebrated unapologetically. From team challenges to art experiences to karaoke nights and more, this is the place unfiltered conversations get real, fast. Colon Camp is about building friendships while healing and equipping each other with the strength to keep fighting.

You can read all about Colon Camp 2025 here:**
https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/events/colon-camp/
** Be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section in the web page above, because the new “Powered by FightCRC Colon Camps” are not exactly the same as the earlier Colon Club “Colondar/On-the-Rise Colon Camps that were held in Tennessee.
Another web page on Colon Camp:
https://www.danielleripleyburgess.com/the-colon-club-camp/
If you wish to donate to Colon Club, here is the link to the donation page dedicated exclusively to financing Colon Club activities:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thecolonclubfund/