Purpose
Inspired by Cameron's work with sick children when he was a television actor, Camp Firefly began around 1990 and focuses on also helping accompanying family members. Six or seven families attend each year's retreat, and as of 2012, over 100 families had attended, according to an interview with Cameron by Indiana Wesleyan University. During the camp, activities include engagements such as Lūʻaus, barn dancing, outdoor activities, golfing, a spa day, water sports, horseback riding, pool activities, go-carting, miniature golf, attending a petting zoo, circus activities, and safaris. The camp is staffed by those with counseling experience.
The camp's purpose is presented, as follows:
This all expenses paid, fun-filled, week-long retreat gives struggling families time to get away from the everyday pressure of hospitals, medical treatments, and financial worries to spend quality time with one another, meet other families who understand their challenges, and replenish their supply of faith and friendships.
