Dream Day on Cape Cod
A camp for seriously ill children and their families
Dream Day on Cape Cod
Dream Day on Cape Cod is a non-profit organization based in Brewster, Massachusetts, dedicated to bringing respite into the lives of children with serious and/or life-threatening illnesses and their families.
For 28 years, Dream Day has helped hundreds of these families disconnect from the daily struggles of hospital and doctors’ visits and round-the clock care to reconnect with one another and to connect with others who understand and accept what they have been going through at its Camp Nan-Ke-Rafe, a 31-acre facility located adjacent to Nickerson State Park.
Each summer we operate eight sessions of family camp – bringing families together for a week of fun, family, and respite. Our hope is that families have the chance to create loving, lasting memories that transcend illness and struggle.
We also host off-season family events, including an annual Holiday Weekend in December.
All of our programs are at no cost to the family.
Dream Day is very excited to announce that the 2022 season application is now live.
Prior to filling out the application, please review eligibility requirements: click ELIGIBILITY
For the online application, click 2022 APPLICATION
If you have attended camp 2 or more times and would like to be on the waiting list, click WAITING LIST
Recent News
Registration for the Cape Cod Bass and Bluefish Tournament Open!
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The 20th running of the Tour da Cape in on!
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Dream Day offers new format for Cape and Islands Week!
Each summer, we reserve one of our camp sessions for just Cape and Islands families. In 2022, we have adapted our Cape and Islands week to offer more flexibility for those families. Families may come [...]
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