Kids and Teen Programs

Noogieland is the playful name for our youth program at Cancer Support Community North Texas. The name is just silly enough to make perfect sense to children. Noogieland is a place where children and teens who have a loved one with cancer, have cancer themselves or have experienced a loss due to cancer can gather for support.

Kids who have cancer in their lives often feel alone, confused and anxious. Research shows that kids who have cancer in their lives feel less isolated and fearful when they meet other children and families coping with a similar situation. Noogieland offers many opportunities for kids to meet other kids who have been affected by cancer too.

Noogieland is filled with stimulating toys and art supplies, with customized play and support activities facilitated by Cancer Support Community staff. While children enjoy their time in Noogieland, their parents, family members, and friends can participate in their own clubhouse activities. Below we have listed our current Noogieland program offerings:

Kid Support

A 6 week support group for children (ages 4-12) who have a family member with cancer or who have cancer themselves. The group offers children the opportunity to make friends and learn skills to help them live with the stresses of cancer. Kid Support is now offered at both CSC locations. Please call the Noogieland Manager to reserve a spot for your child in the next group.

Griefbusters

A 6 week support group for children, school-age through teen who have had a loved one or friend die from cancer. Please call and reserve a spot for your child in the next group.

Teen Time

A monthly networking group for teens ages 13-17. Teens come together to have fun, plan events and volunteer in the clubhouse.
Call if you are interested.

Noogie Nights

Supervised play time for children whose parents are attending adult activities.  Offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Please call 48 hours in advance to register your child.

Super Saturdays

Cancer affects the whole family. Our monthly family events provide an opportunity for kids, parents and caregivers to have family time away from the daily stress of dealing with cancer diagnosis or loss. It also gives families a chance to be with other families who understand what it is like to be going through a similar situation. Some examples of events include: Noogiefest (our annual Halloween party), Gilda’s Magic, Summer Kick-Off Party, and Holiday Party.  Check the calendar for this month’s Super Saturday activity.

Camp Noogie

A summer day camp for children whose lives have been touched by cancer. Kids enjoy lots of different activities. Each week will have a different theme including art, cooking, music, sports, and more. Camp is a social time for kids to come to Cancer Support Community, meet new friends, learn new things, and have some fun! Each day will offer a different theme including art, cooking, music, sports, and more.

For more information about our Noogieland program, please contact Keely Walgama, Noogieland Program Manager, at 214-219-8877 or kwalgama@cancersupporttexas.org.