On Belay is committed to helping children aged nine to nineteen discover their own power to face the extraordinary challenge of living with a loved one’s diagnosis of cancer or other life-changing illness. The organization uses adventure activities to create a metaphor for participants, teaching them if they can find a way through these challenges, they can overcome anything.   At each program participants connect with other children facing similar challenges, think creatively, challenge themselves, support others, ask for help, and build physical and emotional confidence.

On Belay Program Goals

• Create an environment where participants feel comfortable and supported by staff and volunteers.

• Provide participants with a place to make new friends.

• Give children the freedom to focus on themselves and have fun.

• Support participants in identifying and building connections with other children in the program.

• Offer opportunities for participants to challenge themselves in new ways.

• Create an atmosphere where participants support each other as they tackle new challenges.

Upcoming programs:

2012 Programs