Welcome to the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island!

Giving Hope, strength and Joy to Children with Cancer and their Siblings

Who We Are

The Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island is a FREE camp that brings back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings.

The only day camp of its kind in New York City, Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island welcomes over 150 children from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby New Jersey to its location on the campus of Staten Island Academy each summer for several weeks of swimming, sports, games, and other camp activities.

Operated by the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island is a proud member of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide through our welcoming, inclusive summer Day Camp, Year-Round and In-Hospital Recreational Programs, all offered free of charge.

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Sharing Happiness

Since 2016, we have brought joy to over 600 children battling cancer and their siblings across Staten Island and its surrounding areas. Check out our impact from our last camp season.

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Campers Enrolled

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Days of Camp Totaling 2,000+ Hours of Carefree Summer

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Children Served through Year-Round Programs

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Children Served in Hospitals

Impact in Every Donation

Every dollar you give helps us spread joy in countless ways. While donations are used where they are most needed, your generosity could help provide toys, a day filled with laughter at camp, or sweet summer treats for our brave children.

$500

Fills the Sunrise on Wheels Trunk with Toys and Games

$200

One Day at Sunrise Day Camp

$50

Ice Cream for the Summer for a Child

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What We Do For Children with Cancer and their Siblings

Summer Day Camp

We offer a 7 ½ -week summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, ages 3 ½ to 16.

Sunrise Day Camp

Year-Round Fun

Our kids love camp so much that we just had to extend the fun beyond the summer!

Sunrise Sundays

In-Hospital Activities

We offer in-hospital recreational activities for children awaiting or undergoing treatment.

In-Hospital Activities

Virtual Camp

SunriseVX – a fun and interactive virtual summer experience for children with cancer and their siblings – hosted by Sunrise Association.

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Life-Changing Experience

The best thing about camp this summer was the abundance of joy and anticipation that all of my children experienced every camp day!

Sunrise Staff

Camp is where I learned about me; facing fears, trying new things, pushing my boundaries and accepting myself.

Sunrise Camper

Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island

Summer Address:

Staten Island Academy
715 Todt Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10304
718.475.5119

Mailing Address:

JCC of Staten Island
1466 Manor Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
718.475.5119

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