The JMU chapter of Camp Kesem, a national organization that supports children whose lives have been impacted by a family member's battle with cancer, held its first camp in nearby Charlottesville, Virginia, Aug. 13-19. Children from the local community participated in activities such as archery, swimming, water balloon tosses and more.
Camp Kesem is run by a community of student volunteers and has more than 100 chapters at colleges across the U.S. Since 2010, the organization has served over 6,000 children.
The JMU chapter, which formed in Fall 2016, will continue to spread the word about Camp Kesem and raise money for future outings.