Camp Discovery for kids
Camp Discovery offers children living with a chronic skin condition a one-of-a-kind camp experience.
Provided at no cost to the families, Camp Discovery is one week of fun for kids with conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis, to vitiligo and alopecia, to epidermolysis bullosa and ichthyosis.
2024 Camp Discovery dates
Crosslake, Minnesota: July 1-6 (ages 13-16)
Crosslake, Minnesota: July 8-13 (ages 8-13)
Mt. Washington, Massachusetts: July 28-August 2 (ages 8-16)
Burton, Texas: August 4-9 (ages 8-16)
Millville, Pennsylvania: August 10-16 (ages 8-16)
Explore Camp Discovery
For one week out of the year, kids with chronic skin conditions from across the United States and around the world will come to Camp Discovery to experience an adventure filled with fun, friendship, and personal growth.
Attendance at Camp Discovery requires a dermatologist referral. Families should complete and share the referral form with their dermatologist, who will submit it to the AAD.
Find information about camp locations, how to apply, what to pack, typical daily activities, FAQs, and more.
The success of AAD's Camp Discovery depends on dedicated dermatologists, nurses, and counselors who volunteer their time to ensure that the medical needs of each camper are met.
Learn how you can become a volunteer, or with your donation, how you can send a child to Camp Discovery.
What does it take to put a smile on the face of young person with a skin disorder? AAD’s Camp Discovery program and you. Learn more and help support the impact of this summer camp experience.