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Summer Camp in a Safe Hospital Setting

Camp Get-A-Well-A brings a camp experience right inside the hospital, so kids confined to a medical facility can still experience the thrills of summer camp. This in-hospital summer camp in a sterile setting is the first of its kind in the United States. Five-day camps as well as single event or single day "outreach" camps are available. Since 1998, Camp Get-A-Well-A has served over 10,000 kids, benefiting children's hospitals and patients across the country from Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ.

Camp Stories

Nadirah - "Big" Little Sister

Nadirah with her brothers at Camp Get-A-Well-A

Nadirah, age 9, was hit by a car walking across the street on her way home from school in the Fall of 2006. Nadirah suffered a broken left femur, internal injuries and severe head and neck trauma. Since her accident, she has endured numerous surgeries to repair her leg and reduce swelling in her brain. Over the past 10 months, Nadirah has spent more time in Phoenix Children's Hospital than out of it. Thankfully she is recovering from all her injuries and her prognosis for full recovery is good. The stress on her family has been enormous, but with the help and encouragement of her brothers, Nadirah is working hard at her school work and physical therapy.

Nadirah is a very motivated camper, and she participated in almost every activity during Camp Get-A-Well-A week last year. Her favorite was the camp Carnival. She invited her brothers to come join her for the Carnival and they had a great time together. Nadirah told Camp Get-A-Well-A, "This was the best time I've ever had in the hospital!"


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