Camp YOLO

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Camp YOLO Applications 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. One sibling (age 13 to 17) may attend camp WITH the patient. Camp is free of charge to all campers.

Quick Facts

  • When: Twice a year (April & September)
    • Spring Camp YOLO: April 10-12, 2026
    • Fall Camp YOLO: September 18-20 2026
  • Where: Camp For All, near Brenham, TX
  • Who: Patients, ages 13-17, 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 one sibling in the same age range.
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Application Deadline: July 30th

Applications for Camp YOLO are due July 30th. Click this button to access the online application!

To complete a paper application, please click here to download and print the application. Spanish application materials are available here. Please provide a current email address to ensure timely communication.

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

Photos from previous Camp YOLO