Hero #30 – A Hero from Day One

Now appearing – Hero #30!  Here at last is the finale to Special Love’s 30th year of service to children with cancer and our “30 Years & 30 Heroes.” Click here to meet Jeff, […]

Camp moments – big and small

We do BIG things at camp. We have camp carnivals with games, prizes, motorcycle rides, a dunk tank and fire truck rides. We transform bland cafeterias into dazzling cruise lounges. […]

Camp Fantastic 2011 sets sail!

If you’ve ever wondered “What is Camp Fantastic all about?” or “ What makes it so special?” then stay tuned here for regular updates and photos from the “Special Love […]

Camp Is Where The Heart Is

Sunset over the JamesThe sun is setting over the James as my car roles to a stop, its tires crunching in the gravel parking lot outside of the Jamestown 4H Center’s mess hall. Despite traffic and an unfamiliar route, I seem to be the first to arrive and I take a moment to savor the quiet tranquility of the slow, deep water that, like me, has reached the end of its long journey.

 

It’s good to be home.

 

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YACing It Up

Splashdown!  YAC 2010YAC weekend 2011 kicks off in Jamestown on Friday.  This Fantastic weekend nurtures a community of support for young adult survivors and brings old camp friends back together again.  

 

Last year we went to a Splashdown waterpark (clearly a big hit with the YACer at right).  This year we figure we’ll cut out the middle man and head straight to the ocean.  Sunshine and sea air; that’s what it’s all about.

Introducing: The Special Love Blog

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, Special Love is stepping into the wild world of social media with its very own blog; how far we have come from a neon-green xerox of the camp newspaper!

Attend a Special Event!

Alexander’s Auction (Nov. 13th) – Join us at the home of Kurt and Allison Baca as we celebrate survivors and raise money for Special Love with unique auction items, including […]