Camp Good Days children return after five-day Orlando trip to Disney World and Universal Studios

Five-day Orlando trip wraps up for Camp Good Days participants

A group of children supported by Camp Good Days completed a five-day trip to Orlando, Florida, centered on visits to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. The trip, designed as a break from the demands of serious illness, brought participants back after several days of theme-park activities and shared outings.

The travel program is tied to Camp Good Days’ broader mission of providing no-cost experiences for children and families impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Founded in 1979, the organization offers weeklong summer camping sessions, year-round events, and other programs intended to reduce isolation and provide structured peer support for children who share similar medical realities.

How the trip was funded and organized

The Orlando travel experience was financed through charitable fundraising connected to the “Teddi Dance for Love,” a 24-hour dance marathon hosted annually at St. John Fisher University. Recent reporting on this year’s travel indicated the group departed on January 1 and planned visits to both Universal Studios and Disney World during the five-day itinerary.

Camp Good Days operates multiple program tracks for children directly diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell anemia, as well as children who have an immediate family member with one of those conditions or who have experienced a related loss. Participation in Camp Good Days programming is offered free of charge, with eligibility and enrollment handled through the organization’s intake process.

Why Orlando theme parks are a recurring destination for pediatric support travel

Orlando’s theme parks are a frequent setting for medically connected youth programming because they provide structured environments where groups can coordinate transportation, lodging, and schedules while creating shared experiences outside hospital and clinic routines. For many families, travel and admission costs can be prohibitive, making charity-funded trips a key access point.

• Camp Good Days’ year-round programming includes a range of activities beyond summer camp, including outings and special events.
• Similar pediatric programs based in Florida also incorporate Orlando excursions as part of supervised camp experiences, reflecting the region’s role as a hub for organized, group-based recreation.

Camp Good Days’ programs are structured around no-cost participation for eligible children and families, combining recreation with community-building among peers facing serious medical challenges.

What comes next

Camp Good Days continues to run seasonal programs and year-round events through its regional operations in New York. The organization’s Orlando trip is one component of a broader calendar that includes summer sessions and periodic special events, with acceptance into specific programs confirmed after review of eligibility and family application information.