Recruitment for Long-Term Camp Participants: "Living One Week in the Forest" for Cancer Survivors

The National Forest Healing Center will operate a long-term camp for cancer survivors.

The Forest Healing Center announced on the 10th that it will run a long-term camp lasting 6 nights and 7 days, three times from August to October.

The long-term camp is designed for adults under 65 years old who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past 5 years (cancer survivors).

The purpose of the camp is to help participants recover their physical immunity by experiencing forest healing activities and strength training programs while staying in the forest for a week.

In particular, the Forest Healing Center supports participants in reducing distress during the camp. Distress refers to the mental pain and stress experienced during the cancer diagnosis and treatment process.

The main programs include ▲strength-enhancing program ‘Nordic Walking’ ▲mind and body relaxation program ‘Hammock Experience’ ▲water-specialized programs ‘Water Healing’ and ‘Healing Equipment Experience’.

Participants can also receive results measuring the effects before and after program participation. By measuring blood pressure, body composition and body water, basal metabolic rate, and muscle strength by body part, individuals can check their exercise volume, and cortisol measurement allows them to assess stress levels and mental recovery resilience.

Those wishing to participate in the long-term camp can refer to the notice posted on the Forest Healing Center website or receive guidance through the Forest Healing Center’s Forest Healing Team 2.

Kwon Young-rok, director of the Forest Healing Center, said, “We will ensure that the long-term camp becomes an opportunity for cancer survivors to regain positive thinking and improve their health.”

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