Until there is a cure,there is a camp!
Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do is a non-profit serving adolescent cancer survivors in Northeastern Indiana and the surrounding areas. CWWD is completely free for kids surviving cancer.We have never turned a camper away.
Our Mission
Providing recreational opportunities and support for children surviving cancer or a brain tumor and their families.
Hope & Healing
Providing the joy and normalcy of childhood experiences in a supportive camp environment.
Community
Building lasting friendships between campers, families, and volunteers who understand the journey.
Adventure
Creating magical moments through arts, crafts, swimming, games, and outdoor adventures.
Life Lessons at Camp
More than just fun—camp teaches skills that last a lifetime.
Teamwork
Working together builds stronger bonds and creates support systems that last beyond camp.
Persistence
Third attempts highlighted; persistence taught as a lifelong applicable skill.
Friendship
Purposeful daily relationship-building opportunities; campers return as counselors.
Success
Activities like archery and high ropes teach confidence and step-by-step improvement.
“Camp provides a good time to get away from all the medical stress. I love getting to see the kids bond with others going through similar issues. Camp is way more fun than work!”
— Shelley
Founder & Camp Nurse, 30+ years • 30+ years
Camp Activities
From archery to arts & crafts, every day is an adventure.
Voices of Camp
Hear from campers, parents, volunteers, and staff about what camp means to them.
“Camp is a place where people can be a family and find a common ground in navigating cancer together. When I was a kid, it was a place I could just be a kid and have fun.”
RD
Past Camper, Past Counselor & Current Volunteer
“Camp means so much to our family because it gives our son a place where people understand his journey and a place where he can form friendships with others who have similar stories.”
Katie
Mom of a Current Camper
“Camp Watcha Wanna Do is a place where young people affected by cancer get to just be a kid. I am privileged to share in that and, as a counselor, foster the culture of a camp where everyone belongs.”
Joey
Counselor & Board Member
Our Impact
Every donation, every volunteer hour makes a difference.
Children Served Annually
Years of Service
Volunteers
Free to Families
Camp costs approximately $600 per camper for the week.
Cabin sponsorship: $2,500
Investing in Our Campers' Futures
The CWWD scholarship supports college-bound students who are childhood cancer survivors, siblings, or bereaved siblings. You do not have to be a past camper to apply.
"Being awarded the CWWD Scholarship was truly a blessing. CWWD has built upon a foundation of my life filled with growth, faith and lasting memories."— Quincy Wright, 2025 Recipient
Past Recipients
Quincy Wright
University of Cincinnati
Bryson Leffers
Ivy Tech Community College
Isaac Rentschler
Villanova University
Kyah Wright
University of Cincinnati
Upcoming Events
Join us for camp programs, fundraisers, and community events.
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Make Camp Magic Happen
Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, there are many ways to support our campers and their families.