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- EIN 57-1149391
- 801-631-2742
- PO Box 520755 Salt Lake City UT 84152 USA
- www.camphobekids.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Camps, Children & Youth, Sports, Youth Development
Mission: Camp Hobe' offers special psychosocial support programs for kids being treated for cancer and similarly-treated disorders, as well as their families, through summer camps, virtual camps, and family outings. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that enhances self‑esteem, fosters independence and friendships, and creates a feeling of belonging.
Results: Our camper numbers consistently grow by 7%-10% each year. In addition, we have been able to provide fee waivers to a growing number of campers each year - 22%-26% of campers requested (and were given) fee waivers the last 3 years, compared with 13%-18% prior to 2009.
Target demographics: kids with cancer (and similarly-treated disorders) and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 168 kids at our virtual camps, 1,113 individuals at our family programs
Geographic areas served: UT, NV, WY, ID, CO
Programs: summer camps, virtual camps, and family activities.