What is Camp Hope?

Camp Hope
Millions of children around the world have never known what a family is. Thet've never felt the unconditional love of parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. Camp Hope gives these children a glimpse of what childhood should be.

Orphans Until 16
Although Russian orphanage caregivers share much love with the children, the children must leave the orphanage once they reach the age of 16.

Building Forever Families
Your donations help bring Russian children to America to experience Camp Home and live with host families for a week--and perhaps find a Forever Family. Camp Hope is run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to assist in any way, please email camphopeiowa@yahoo.com.

See Camp Hope in the News

April 21, 2011 - Two Camp Hope boys go to school for the first time in America. WOI TV 5
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April 11, 2011- Camp Hope seeks host families. WHO TV 13
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Feb 16, 2011 - Two metro families working to adopt Camp Hope kids had hoped to have them here by Christmas, but their wait continues. WHO TV 13
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August 1, 2010 - Nevada Boy Hosts Friends. Nevada Journal
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July 27, 2010 - About 700,000 kids are considered orphans in Russia. We introduced you to eight of them last month during their visit through the local non-profit Camp Hope. WHO TV 13
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June 3, 2010 - Camp Hope gives Russian orphans more than a vacation; it's giving them a shot at becoming part of a famiily. WHO TV 13
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