About
Camp Periwinkle
Founded in 1983, Camp Periwinkle is a one-week camp for patients and their
siblings from the Texas Children's Cancer Center. The next camp will take
place August 3-9, 2008
The goal of Camp Periwinkle is to rehabilitate the emotional well being of children with cancer and blood disorders through uplifting camp activities in a safe environment away from the hospital routine.
Activities include swimming, horseback riding, archery, arts and crafts, nature, campfires, ropes course, biking, boating, baseball, volleyball, and dances.
Children currently in therapy can continue treatment at camp. A full medical staff is on duty 24 hours a day.
Camp Periwinkle is free for all participants.
Quick Facts
About Camp Periwinkle
When:
August 3-9, 2008
Where:
Camp For All, near Brenham, TX
Who:
Patients from the Texas Children's Cancer Center
Ages 7-15
Each patient may take one sibling in the same age range.
