COCA-I Individual Membership Benefits and Services

Benefits – Networking, Advocacy, Education

Laughter, fond memories, and friendships that's what summer camp is all about!

Networking / Interactive Website

Opportunity to network with peers on multiple aspects of pediatric oncology camping such as risk management, programming, training, CIT/LIT programs, board development, administration, volunteer management and fund-raising.

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    • Reduced fee for attending annual COCA-I conference
    • Opportunities to attend regional COCA-I meetings
    • Access to members-only on-line list serves and forums
    • Access to quarterly COCA-I newsletter

Opportunity to build professionalism with other pediatric oncology individuals and to develop your skills and knowledge through COCA-I resources and networking opportunities.

Advocacy

Advocacy on your behalf with other pediatric cancer serving populations, such as, but not limited to:

• • • Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON)
    • Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
    • Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW)
    • Society of International Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)

Other camp organizations:

• • • American Camping Association (ACA)
    • International Camping Federation (ICF)
    • Canadian Camping Association (CCA)

Increased media awareness of pediatric oncology camping through:

• • • Brochures
    • Newspaper articles
    • Internet blogs

COCA-I Award winners to recognize outstanding personnel achievement:

• • • Spirit of COCA-I
    • Best of Show

Savings on services offered by COCA-I and by camp-related businesses.

Education

Access to the only established international guidelines for pediatric oncology camping and recreational programs.

An improved ability to communicate the value of your pediatric oncology camp experience to parents, funding sources, staff, campers, siblings, volunteers and the media.

Continuing education credits (CEU’s) for certain professionals attending COCA-I conferences.

Access to resources to enhance or maintain high quality pediatric oncology programs and services.

Access to existing and ongoing studies showing the benefits of the camping experience for the children and families affected by cancer.

Learn from others about the value of operating a camp for children and siblings with cancer.

Registration Discounts for the Annual COCA-I Conference

The annual conference is an excellent opportunity to network with others involved with oncology camping. It's a place to gain new ideas and participate in valuable training workshops. Individual membership entitles you to special member discounts on registration fees!