Camp YOLO
COUNTDOWN TO 
Fall Camp YOLO Applications Will Open in June!
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 18) may attend camp WITH the patient. Camp is free of charge to all campers.
We want to share an important update about Camp YOLO eligibility. Starting with Fall Camp YOLO, September 18–20, 2026, Camp YOLO will be open to campers ages 13–17 only.
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.
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
