welcome to camp breastie
A four-day summit where hundreds of people impacted by breast and gynecologic cancer come together for community, patient advocacy, and education.
Think of Camp Breastie as the ultimate getaway designed by community members for community members. It’s a weekend rooted in information sharing and community cultivation with your comfort, diverse experiences, and interests in mind.
Are you wanting to meet someone else going through a similar diagnosis or high-risk experience? Do you want to engage with panels and workshops led by experts, community leaders, and advocates? Have you been wanting to treat yourself or spend more time in nature? Then this is the place for you.
Camp Breastie will be a weekend-long experience with a variety of different community-building, educational, story-sharing, art, and athletic activities for you to choose from. (Yes, you get to choose your own adventure each day!)
The Breasties commitment to supporting stage 4 cancer research was born at Camp Breastie in 2019. This year, we’re proud to share that funds raised at Camp Breastie 2023 will support The Breasties annual $50,000 stage 4 research grant.
when
Thursday June 1 -Sunday June 4, 2023
where
The Breasties has exclusive access to Iroquois Springs in Rock Hill, NY – a beautiful campsite located in the southern Catskill Mountains.
Accommodations include modern cabins, a private lake, and large multi-use facilities. All meals will be provided with healthy alternatives and options for those with dietary restrictions.
the breasties app discount
All users on The Breasties Community App will be offered a special discount code to take $30 off of their Camp Breastie registration.
Download the App today and start connecting with the community!
CAMP BREASTIE SCHEDULE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can come to Camp Breastie?
Breasties, Breasties, Breasties! Camp Breastie is open to all – previvors, survivors, thrivers (MBC), caregivers, friends and family – all who feel aligned with our mission are welcome to attend. There is no age limit!
I can’t wait! When is Camp?
Thursday, June 1 (afternoon) - Sunday, June 4th (afternoon)
Where are we headed?
Iroquois Springs (66 Bowers Rd, Rock Hill, NY 12775)
Flights● Newburgh airport (30 min drive to Camp)● Newark/JFK/LaGuardia airport (1.5 hr drive to Camp)
TrainMiddletown Train Station (Scotchtown, NY 10941) - 15 min drive to Camp2.5 hour train ride from Newark
We will create a dedicated space on The Breasties App for attendees to coordinate carpools. Camp Breastie buses are available from NYC and Newark airport. Read more below under "Are there buses to help with travel?"Are there buses to help with travel to Camp?
We’ve officially secured buses for Camp Breastie to make the trip to Camp easier for all attendees. Head to the Camp Breastie ticketing page and add on a roundtrip bus ticket from NYC to Camp, or Newark to Camp. You can expect fun times and singalongs with your Breasties to kickoff Camp weekend!
Ticket Options:
1) Roundtrip Bus from NYC to Camp: Departing NYC (exact address to be emailed to attendees) on June 1st at 12pm sharp. Returning bus will depart Camp on June 4th at 1pm sharp, and return to pick up location.
2) Roundtrip Bus from Newark to Camp, departing Newark airport area (exact address to be emailed to attendees) on June 1st at 12pm sharp. Returning bus will depart Camp on June 4th at 1pm sharp, and return to pick up location.
*The Breasties is subsidizing the cost of bus tickets in order to make this as accessible as possible. Please note there is limited availability so you must reserve a ticket in advance in order to take the bus to Camp. Tickets are nonrefundable/non-transferrable.What do I bring?
A full packing list will be sent your way closer to Camp. Think comfortable clothes for day-time activities, sneakers, pajamas, warm clothing for night time bonfires, and one fun outfit for our themed DANCE on Saturday night (details to come).
Linens will be available for all campers including a pillow, blanket, sheets, and towels.
You do not NEED money for anything, as the weekend is all-inclusive. But if you would like to treat yourself, you will have time to shop at the Camp Canteen – filled with Breastie merch, exclusive Camp gear, and products from some of our favorite brands.What does the price include?
Camp Breastie is an all-inclusive four-day, three-night getaway. Registration includes your lodging in a modern cabin and all meals (Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, lunch & dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast) in addition to snacks and beverages. Linens (including pillows, blankets, sheets and towels) will be provided. All entertainment including panels, workshops, meetups, and Camp activities are included. Registration also includes a Camp Breastie shirt and swag bag!
Why does this cost money?
Camp Breastie is different from our typical programming (events and virtual programming will remain free!). Community tickets are available below our at-cost rate per attendee. We are keeping the price as low as we can to enable as many Breasties to come as possible.
If you cannot afford the registration price, we have Scholarships available. Please note that Scholarship Applications are open until March 31, 2023. We are also offering help by creating fundraising platforms for any Breastie who wants to raise money to cover the cost of Camp. All additional money contributed on fundraising platforms will be donated to stage 4 cancer research. Please email us with any questions at .gro.seitsaerbeht%40pmacThe cost of Camp is a barrier. How can I attend?
You can apply for a Camp Breastie Scholarship or you can fundraise your way to Camp Breastie through our special fundraising initiative! Fundraising perks include free registration, travel reimbursement and more.
How do Camp Breastie Scholarships work?
The organization is proud to cover the registration fee for Camp Breastie through financial-need scholarships, LGBTQ scholarships, and BIPOC scholarships. Please note that limited scholarships are available and that scholarships do not include travel.
Scholarship Applications are open until April 7, 2023.If I can’t make the entire four days, can I come for part of Camp?
To maintain the flow, safety, and volunteer support of the event, we are requiring that all campers attend the full four-day summit. Check-in on Thursday will be available all afternoon and early evening. Thank you for understanding.
How can I apply to be a Cabin Leader?
We are accepting applications to volunteer at Camp as a Cabin Leader. Cabin Leaders are the "go-to" Breastie for their bunk, leading community-building activities and ensuring all feel welcomed. To learn more and apply to be a Cabin Leader, please submit this form by April 7, 2023.
How are you maintaining safety with COVID-19?
The Breasties is committed to maintaining the safety of the community. In light of the ongoing threat of COVID-19, The Breasties will be implementing COVID-19 safety protocols recommended by experts, local authorities, and public health authorities. Everyone attending Camp will be asked to test for COVID-19 prior to arriving.
Please note that Camp Breastie COVID-19 protocol is subject to change based on state and public developments. Regular updates will be provided via email to all attendees.What’s the protocol in case of an emergency?
We will have medical staff on site. In the event of an emergency, our full time staff will swing into action and contact the person listed on your enrollment form as your emergency contact. There is also an Urgent Care (Crystal Run Healthcare Rock Hill) right outside the front gate of the Camp.
Can I return or transfer my Camp Breastie ticket?
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
I have more questions!
Feel free to email us gro.seitsaerbeht%40pmac for any camp-related questions or concerns. Our team is happy to help!
Relive the magic of Camp Breastie 2019
The Breasties is the first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, thrivers, and carevivors, impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers.
The Breasties is recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code [tax-exempt status]. EIN: 82-4267245
The Breasties is the first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, thrivers, and carevivors, impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers.
The Breasties is recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code [tax-exempt status]. EIN: 82-4267245
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