Camp Stories

The Camp community is filled with inspiring stories and heartwarming tales from their experiences with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Pull up a chair and settle in to discover "a different kind of healing"® in action.

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

My Camp story began thirteen years ago in 2006, when my family attended a Family Weekend after my brother Austin was diagnosed with a brain…

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Tati’s Family Goes to Camp | Healing Feeling

Coming from Brooklyn, Tati’s family didn’t know what to expect when they arrived at Camp for their first ever Family Weekend. Watch how they discovered…

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Family First

Johnny was 8 years old. His request for me to read a letter from his mom and sister forever changed my life. It was 1988,…

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Meet Steven | Healing Feeling

After a bone marrow transplant, longtime Camper Steven felt isolated and alone. Watch how visits from Camp’s Hospital Outreach Program brought joy and connection right…

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Hit the Road

Going into our offsite Family Weekend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was our first time facilitating a residential program away from the confines…

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Thirty Years at Camp

I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in September of 1986. After attending the first three days of 8th grade, I was taken to the hospital,…

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Challenge by Choice | Healing Feeling

At Hole in the Wall, campers are invited to step outside their comfort zone and challenge themselves in a safe, supportive environment. Watch how they…

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Meet Jack | Healing Feeling

As a childhood cancer survivor turned nurse, Jack brings a unique perspective to his time spent volunteering at Camp. Watch how he perfectly pairs compassion…

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