Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camp Discovery?
Camp Discovery is for young people ages 8-16 with a chronic skin condition and offers a summer camping experience unlike any they've had before.
How much will it cost for my child to attend Camp Discovery?
There is no fee for camp. Full scholarships including transportation, are provided by the American Academy of Dermatology through generous donations of its members and other organizations. Information on how to make airline reservations will be sent to you once we determine that your child is qualified to attend Camp Discovery.
How do I know if my child is qualified to attend Camp Discovery?
Eligibility is determined upon recommendation by the child’s dermatologist and approval by the Camp Discovery medical director. Please read about Camp Registration if you think your child might be a good candidate for camp. Acceptance forms and other paperwork will be mailed out by the American Academy of Dermatology once the registration deadline is reached.
Where is Camp Discovery held?
Camp Discovery is currently held at three locations. Camp Knutson is located 160 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 30 miles north of Brainerd. The camp sits on a beautiful 30-acre peninsula of woodlands, surrounded by Trout and Lower Whitefish Lakes. Camp Knutson is a program of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota that is dedicated to nurturing the well being of persons with special needs. Please read more about Camp Knutson.
Camp Horizon, located in Millville, PA is a 35-acre campsite featuring 10 sleeping cabins, a large mess hall, outdoor activity pavilions, a fishing and paddleboat pond, a low-ropes course, a pool and a fully equipped infirmary. Please read more about Camp Horizon.
Camp Dermadillo - Camp For All in Burton, Texas, located between Houston and Austin in the rolling hills of Washington County, is a unique camping and retreat facility that strives to enrich the lives of people with special needs. The 206-acre camp site purchased in 1996 was once part of a working ranch and features more than 100,000 square feet of facilities, two lakes, nature trails, wooded areas and cleared areas for activities such as horseback riding and field sports. Please read more about Camp Dermadillo.
Camp Liberty - Camp Liberty which began the summer of 2010 is held at Camp Hemlocks in Hebron, Connecticut. Camp Hemlocks is an Easter Seals sponsored organization that assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families each year through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Read more about Camp Liberty.
Camp Reflection - Camp Reflection will debut this June at Camp Korey
which is located in the historic 818-acre Carnation Farm in Carnation,
Washington about 40 miles east of Seattle, this farm is the original site of
the Carnation Company. The lush landscape is abundant with rolling hills,
ponds, gardens and historic farm buildings which make Camp Korey at
Carnation Farm a unique and memorable experience for all who attend.
Read more about Camp Reflection.
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