At St. Augustine Health Campus, we believe every older adult deserves joy, freedom, and the chance to experience something extraordinary. That’s why each August, we take our residents camping—yes, real cabins, campfires, and all!
Happy Campers Week offers 20–25 nursing home and assisted living residents the chance to trade their usual surroundings for a week at a beautiful, fully accessible campground. Residents fish in the stocked pond, swim, enjoy cookouts, meet horses, and roast marshmallows under the stars. Others participate in on-site Day Camp activities—bringing the spirit of camp to campus.
This unique experience isn’t just fun—it’s transformational. Campers rediscover independence and joy, saying things like, “I felt normal again!” Many even go the entire week without needing pain or anxiety medication. It’s a week filled with laughter, freedom, and dignity—no matter their age, illness, or disability.
At St. Augustine Health Campus, we believe every older adult deserves joy, freedom, and the chance to experience something extraordinary. That’s why each August, we take our residents camping—yes, real cabins, campfires, and all!
Happy Campers Week offers 20–25 nursing home and assisted living residents the chance to trade their usual surroundings for a week at a beautiful, fully accessible campground. Residents fish in the stocked pond, swim, enjoy cookouts, meet horses, and roast marshmallows under the stars. Others participate in on-site Day Camp activities—bringing the spirit of camp to campus.
This unique experience isn’t just fun—it’s transformational. Campers rediscover independence and joy, saying things like, “I felt normal again!” Many even go the entire week without needing pain or anxiety medication. It’s a week filled with laughter, freedom, and dignity—no matter their age, illness, or disability.
Watch VideoVolunteers make Happy Campers Week possible by helping residents enjoy the freedom to do what they want, when they want. Whether it’s assisting them around the camp, cooking or serving meals, playing games, crafting, fishing, or simply being a friendly companion—your time makes a meaningful impact.
Volunteer as an individual or gather a group!
For more information or to sign up, call (216) 939-7601 or email cdifabio@st-aug.org.
Volunteers make Happy Campers Week possible by helping residents enjoy the freedom to do what they want, when they want. Whether it’s assisting them around the camp, cooking or serving meals, playing games, crafting, fishing, or simply being a friendly companion—your time makes a meaningful impact.
Volunteer as an individual or gather a group!
For more information or to sign up, call (216) 939-7601 or email cdifabio@st-aug.org.
Happy Campers Week is entirely funded by the generosity of people like you. With event costs exceeding $18,000, your support ensures that residents can enjoy a truly unforgettable experience—without financial barriers.
Why does it cost so much? Your donations help cover:
In-Kind Donations Welcome
We also gratefully accept in-kind contributions, including:
Together, we can give our residents a week of freedom, joy, and dignity—something they look forward to all year. For more information contact the Advancement Office at 216.939.7602
Happy Campers Week is entirely funded by the generosity of people like you. With event costs exceeding $18,000, your support ensures that residents can enjoy a truly unforgettable experience—without financial barriers.
Why does it cost so much? Your donations help cover:
In-Kind Donations Welcome
We also gratefully accept in-kind contributions, including:
Together, we can give our residents a week of freedom, joy, and dignity—something they look forward to all year. For more information contact the Advancement Office at 216.939.7602
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