by KC Covert | Aug 18, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold
Childhood cancer is a challenging journey, not just for young patients but also for their parents and caregivers. In the midst of medical treatments and emotional turmoil, these brave kids seek a sense of community and support. Holistic medical camps like Camp Rainbow...
by KC Covert | Aug 11, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho, Hidden Paradise
Ahh summer— a season of boundless adventures, warm memories, and the beloved time-honored tradition of Summer Camp. It’s a magical time that seems to go by in the blink of an eye. Now that those first days of school photos are right around the corner (or already...
by KC Covert | Jul 23, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children and provides incredible benefits for all kids. Children with cancer should have the opportunity to attend summer camps like any other kid. Here are just a few reasons why camp is so important. Sense of Community:...
by KC Covert | Jul 7, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Volunteers
Help Others, Help Yourself Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on your community, while also benefiting yourself in many ways. Here are five great reasons why being a volunteer is a good idea: Helping others: Volunteering allows you to contribute to...
by KC Covert | Jun 23, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho
Treatment Means More than the Medical Initial treatment for a childhood cancer diagnosis is often intense and can be followed by a more moderate approach depending on the patient’s response. In some cases, treatment may continue for several years. However,...
by KC Covert | Jun 9, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho
The Biology of Childhood Cancer: Understanding and Supporting Young Patients Cancer is a complex group of diseases that affects people of all ages. In children, cancer manifests differently than in adults, with distinct types and treatment approaches. The primary...
by KC Covert | Aug 29, 2022 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho, Hidden Paradise, News
When things don’t work out exactly the way you think they will, what really matters is how you respond. We’ve had a busy year full of progress and adjustments, new staff, and new adventures at Hidden Paradise. And with many things combined, the outcome is...
by KC Covert | Aug 22, 2022 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Events, Healing Idaho
By Kellie Floto, Rock-a-Thon Project Manager, Scentsy The value of Generosity has been at the heart of Scentsy from the very beginning. We’ve held annual summertime fundraisers since 2009. From a Spending Spree for Refugees to a Teeter-Totter-a-Thon, these events all...
by KC Covert | May 11, 2022 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps, Programs and Families, Volunteers
By Kate Pettyjohn, CRG Former Camper and Volunteer — When I got on the bus for my first week of Sibling Camp at Camp Rainbow Gold in 2011, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. Just eight months prior, my younger brother had been diagnosed with leukemia – a...
by KC Covert | May 11, 2022 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps, Programs and Families
Dear Camp Rainbow Gold, Camp Rainbow Gold is like a second home to me. It is a place I know I can be myself and not have a stress in the world. It is somewhere where no one will judge you for what you feel or what you have been through. You get to enjoy it with...
