About & FAQ

What is CupcakeCamp?

CupcakeCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and eat cupcakes in an open environment. Every CupcakeCamp raises awareness about and funds for a charity of that city's choosing.

What is CupcakeCampDC's Charity of Choice?

In 2010, the first ever CupcakeCampDC, all proceeds went to GSCNC (Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital).

CupcakeCampDC 2011 is benefiting DC Candlelighters Child Cancer Foundation.

From their website: 

DC Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit support group for families with children of cancer in the Washington , DC metropolitan area (including Northern Virginia and Maryland ). We are affiliated with the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, an international network of parent support groups founded in 1970 by parents of children with cancer. The membership of over 50,000 members of the national office and more than 100,000 members across the country, including affiliate groups, include: Parents of children who are being treated or have been treated for cancer; Children with cancer; Survivors of childhood cancer; Immediate or extended family members; Bereaved families; Health care professionals;Educators

CupcakeCampDC will take place in the month of September, which is Child Cancer Awareness month. We will try to coordinate an additional event for those unable to attend CupcakeCampDC that will benefit "Cupcakes for a Cause".

Can I buy or sell cupcakes at the event?

No. CupcakeCamp is for people who want to bring cupcakes and eat them *at the event*.

Can I really attend if I don’t bring cupcakes?

Yes! While bringing cupcakes is encouraged, we need 11 people to eat a cupcake for every dozen! There is an occupancy limit, and you will be limited in the number of cupcakes you can taste.

Do we bake or decorate our cupcakes at the event?

No – your cupcakes should be ready to go at the event. However, feel free to organize your own baking get-togethers with friends before CupcakeCamp! We will try to coordinate an additional event for those unable to attend CupcakeCampDC that will benefit "Cupcakes for a Cause".

Where have CupcakeCamps already taken place?

Check out the worldwide CupcakeCamp directory!

What if I can't attend this year's CupcakeCampDC?

You can donate through the site, get on the list for next year's, or work with us as we try to coordinate an additional event for those unable to attend CupcakeCampDC that will benefit "Cupcakes for a Cause".You can also help DC Candlelighters directly or can participate in a program such as Change 4 Change or other cancer-related community service programs that will help them directly or indirectly.