This group was developed based on parental needs for support and information. Meetings for parents of children with brain tumors are held the second Tuesday of each month at Children's. Meetings address topics related to brain tumors and resources. The family picnic provides an opportunity for entire families to join our staff at Children's for a fun afternoon at the hospital. As patients and siblings play games, make crafts and enjoy entertainment, parents meet other parents who understand the unique needs of children with brain tumors.
Supportive networks made between families make the picnic a special event.
Picnics are held in the fall and the spring of each year Camp Feliz The Center for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology has developed an exciting new project called Camp Feliz. This is a weekend camp held once a year for children who have been treated for a brain tumor. These children often have long-term neurologic and cognitive effects following their surgery. Camp Feliz provides our patients an opportunity to interact with others who have similar experiences, share their stories, make new friends and support one another. The year 2000 proceeds benefited Camp Feliz.