Camp YOLO

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Spring 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. 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.

The health and safety of the community, our campers, volunteers and staff, is our priority. So we will continue to evaluate programming options, mitigation strategies and what modifications may need to be put in place. All programs are subject to change if/as conditions warrant due to COVID-19.

Quick Facts

  • When: Twice a year (April & September)
    • Spring Camp YOLO: April 5-7, 2024
    • Fall Camp YOLO: September 20-22, 2024
  • 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 one sibling in the same age range.

Application Deadline: February 13th

The deadline for Spring YOLO applications is February 13th. Click this button to register for Camp YOLO!

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

For information about volunteering, please contact Jared Walton, Community Engagement Coordinator at 713-807-0191 or jwalton@periwinklefoundation.org

Photos from previous Camp YOLO