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.

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