Camp YOLO

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Applications for Spring YOLO are now available!

Camp YOLO is a weekend (Friday night – Sunday morning) overnight camp held twice a year for teens receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Center, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. Brothers or sisters (age 13 to 18) may attend camp WITH the patient. ALL campers, volunteers and staff members will need to be fully vaccinated to attend camp. Camp is free of charge to all campers.

Starting in 2025, we are NO LONGER requiring proof of the COVID-19 vaccination.  All campers, volunteers, and staff are required to take a rapid COVID test upon arrival at camp, provided by The Periwinkle Foundation.

Quick Facts

  • When: Twice a year (April & September)
    • Spring Camp YOLO: April 4-6, 2025
    • Fall Camp YOLO: September 19-20, 2025
  • Where: Camp For All, near Brenham, TX
  • Who: Patients, ages 13-18, receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Center, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. Each patient may take their siblings in the same age range.
Apply Online Now

Application Deadline: February 7th

Applications for Camp YOLO are due February 7th. Click this button to access the online application!

To complete a paper application, please fill out this application clearly and completely. Application materials are available in Spanish here. It’s extremely helpful if you provide a current work or home email address.

For more information, please contact Larry Geiger, Program Director at 713-807-0191 or lgeiger@periwinklefoundation.org

Photos from previous Camp YOLO