Camp High Hopes
Bleeding Disorder + Brothers Camp, Boys Only
Location: Greig, NY
Application Due: Applications available on camp website.
Website: http://www.camphighhopes.org/index.html
“Camp High Hopes Inc. was originally founded with only one goal; to provide a summer camp program for boys with hemophilia. The Camp High Hopes Program is a week long summer camp that has been serving boys ages 7-17 with hemophilia for over 25 years.
Today, the camp serves more than just boys with hemophilia. Boys with any bleeding disorder are welcome at High Hopes so long as we can provide the level of care they need for a safe and fun week. We also now accept male siblings of children with bleeding disorders as the disorder effects the entire family, not just an individual.”
Camp Little Oak
Bleeding Disorder + Sisters Camp, Girls Only
Location: Greig, NY
Website: https://camplittleoak.org/
“Camp Little Oak is a non-profit, week-long summer camp for girls with bleeding disorders. As space permits, we also have campers who carry bleeding disorders, or are a sibling to someone with a bleeding disorder. Girls bleed too! So, why don’t they have their own camp? At Camp Little Oak, we make a special place for girls with bleeding disorders, letting girls confront their bleeding disorders (just like boys), but also the unique parts of being a girl with a bleeding disorder. We want all girls with bleeding disorders to know that they are not alone, there are others just like them.”
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
For all serious diseases, Co-ed. Affected children only. Separate sibling session available.
Location: Ashford, CT
Website: http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/
“The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, free of charge. It’s a community that celebrates the fun, friendship and spirit of childhood, where every kid can “raise a little hell.”
Our goal is to ensure that every child with a serious medical condition has the chance to experience the world of possibilities that camp has to offer. Through the generosity of others, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp community provides this unique healing experience to kids in need and their families, including those who may not be able to come to Camp.”
Double H Ranch
For all serious diseases, Co-ed. Affected children only. Separate sibling session available.
Location: Lake Luzerne, NY
Application Due: Rolling, acceptances are sent starting April 15. Applications available on camp website.
Website: http://www.doublehranch.org/
“The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Our purpose is to enrich their lives and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.”
Victory Junction
Children ages 6-18 living with an active inhibitor that requires the use of bypassing agents, or who are on an immune tolerance regiment and their immediate families.
Location: Randleman, NC
Application Due: Applications available on camp website.
Website: http://www.comphealthed.com/index.php/education-programs/inhib/
“There are currently over 50 camps across the country that serve the bleeding disorders community; however, none address the unique needs of those living with inhibitors. Until now…
This program offers a full weekend of education, support, and fun designed specifically for children with hemophilia and active inhibitors. Because we understand the value of having a tight-knit unit of support behind these children, Inhibitor Family Camp is also geared towards the entire immediate family.”
Other Camps
For a comprehensive list of hemophilia camps around the country, please visit https://www.hemophilia.org/Community-Resources/Locate-a-Camp-Near-You
