Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by college students, supporting children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Camp Kesem is a growing national movement, transforming more lives each year. Since 2000, when it was founded at Stanford University, Camp Kesem has grown from a single camp, to 80 active chapters in 38 states. "Kesem (n.): magic; the ability to change a life; an agent of growth; the unique power that transforms kids into Camp Kesem Campers."