About Camp Discovery
AAD 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. Everyone, regardless of their skin condition, can experience activities such as fishing, swimming, archery, horseback riding, nature trails, and just plain fun!
There is no fee for camp. All costs, including transportation, are provided by the American Academy of Dermatology through generous donations from its members, other organizations, and individuals. The American Academy of Dermatology is proud to offer this experience to about 300 children each year.
2026 Camp sessions
AAD partners with host camp locations across the United States. Currently, Camp Discovery is offered in five states: Arizona, Connecticut, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
It's easier than ever to get signed up for camp! New campers simply start the registration process. We encourage campers to submit their registrations by April 4, 2026. However, registrations will continue to be considered as long as camps have available space. As part of submitting your initial information, parents or guardians will select their preferred location. Shortly after, you will receive an email from the camp team on the next steps. Dermatologists can start by providing the contact information for campers you'd like to refer via our online form.
2026 Camp Discovery dates
Prescott, Arizona: June 14-19 (ages 8-16)
Crosslake, Minnesota: July 20-24 (ages 8-12)
Crosslake, Minnesota: Teen week: July 26-31 (ages 13-16)
Burton, Texas: Aug. 2-7 (ages 8-16)
Millville, Pennsylvania: Aug. 9-14 (ages 8-16)
Andover, Connecticut: Aug. 18-23 (ages 8-16)
Learn more about our partner camp locations
Andover, Connecticut
Sitting on over 120 acres in Andover and Coventry, Connecticut, Camp Inspire (formerly Channel 3 Kids Camp) is opening its doors in 2025. Some of the camp’s buildings have been updated with air conditioning and new furniture.
The property has many accessible trails, that lend itself to wonderful hiking, birding and leisurely nature walks. The camp offers zip lining, archery, an outdoor pool and a wonderful building for the arts and drama.
For more information about the Andover, Connecticut location, please visit www.justiceeducationcenter.org/initiatives/inspire/camp-inspire/.
Burton, Texas
Our location in Burton, Texas is located between Houston and Austin in the rolling hills of Washington County. The 206-acre campsite, known as Camp For All, was once part of a working ranch and features more than 100,000 square feet of facilities, two lakes, nature trails, wooded areas, and cleared areas for activities such as horseback riding, field sports, and a ropes course.
For more information about the Burton, Texas location, please visit www.campforall.org.
Crosslake, Minnesota
Our location in Crosslake, Minnesota is nestled on a 30-acre peninsula of beautiful, wooded land surrounded by lake shore. The campsite, known as Camp Knutson, features a beach, a popular spot with campers who enjoy swimming, boating, and other safe water activities.
For more information about the Crosslake, Minnesota location, please visit www.campknutson.org.
Millville, Pennsylvania
Camp Victory is located in Millville, Pennsylvania on 130 scenic acres, which features 12 sleeping cabins with restrooms, a large and small dining hall, a pool, spacious bathhouse, a challenge course featuring a zipline, climbing wall and low ropes area, fishing and paddleboat pond, primitive camping area for tents, many pavilion areas, a bike program, archery, nature center, an outdoor amphitheater, treehouse, and a fully equipped med shed to handle all medical cares.
For more information about the Millville, Pennsylvania location, please visit www.campvictory.org.
Prescott, Arizona
Located just minutes from downtown Prescott, Arizona, this camp is nestled on forty acres of wilderness, backing up to the Prescott National Forest. Prescott Pines features newly renovated cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning.
Extensive outdoor activities like zip lines, ropes courses, mountain biking, archery, a swimming pool and a 10,000 sq. ft. gymnasium make this an ideal location for Camp Discovery.
Travel assistance
The AAD can provide assistance for all travel expenses for getting to and from camp. This includes camper airfare, transportation to and from the airport, and expenses for those who drive. We do not want a financial burden to prevent a camper from attending.
Contact information for travel assistance will be included in your camper’s acceptance email.
Apply to Camp
It's easier than ever to register. Visit this link to start the process, and a staff member from the American Academy of Dermatology will contact you.
Register a camper