Camps
Whether it’s a week-long overnight summer camp for patients and siblings, a spring weekend camp for teenagers, or a fall weekend retreat for families, Periwinkle camp programs are designed to provide a safe, emotionally-healing, and fantastic adventure for participants to grow in independence and self-esteem.
Patients and siblings experience the joy of childhood among a community experiencing similar challenges. Activities such as the ropes course, horseback riding, archery, swimming, arts & crafts and cooking help foster psychosocial benefits which improve self-confidence and develop social skills. All Periwinkle camps are staffed with nurses and doctors from Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, and highly qualified and tenured volunteer staff.
For questions about Periwinkle camp programs, please contact Program Director, Larry Geiger, at lgeiger@periwinklefoundation.org or 713-807-0191.
Camp Periwinkle
A week-long overnight summer camp for patients ages 7-15 treated at Texas Children’s Cancer Center, and a sibling.
Camp YOLO
A weekend overnight retreat hosted in the Spring and Fall for patients ages 13-18 treated at numerous service lines at Texas Children’s Hospital, and a sibling.
Periwinkle Day Camp
A week-long summer day camp for patients ages 7-12 treated at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, and a sibling.
Family Camp
A weekend overnight retreat hosted in the Spring and Fall for patients ages 5-16 years old treated at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and their families.
Camp Periwinkle Days, presented by Northwestern Mutual
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers are transformed into an exciting day of summer camp for patients, siblings, and caregivers.
