2012 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION – NORTH CAROLINA
At summer camp, children get to meet and play with peers who have bleeding disorders or other chronic health
conditions. Camp brings many fun and safe opportunities for your child.
Camps also empower children to learn more about their bleeding disorder and often motivates them to take more
responsibility for their care and allow children to feel special without focusing solely on their medical condition.
Camp Carefree
Camp Carefree is located just north of Greensboro in Stokesdale, NC. Camp Carefree is open to
all children regardless of their treatment center and they even welcome kids from neighboring
states! The 2012 summer camp for children & teens – ages 6 to 16 – with hemophilia and other
bleeding disorders is July 22nd
– July 28th.
Also offered at Carefree are additional camps for well siblings who have a brother or sister with a
chronic medical condition (June 17th - June 23rd) and one for well children of ill/disabled parents (July 15th
– July 21st).
This camp is completely funded by donations, there is no charge to attend this beautiful 22 acre facility. For
more information and application forms contact Camp Carefree, Inc., (336) 427-0966 or on the web
www.campcarefree.org
Victory Junction Gang Camp – Summer Sessions
Victory Junction Gang Camp is located south of Greensboro in Randleman, NC. Victory
Junction is a year-round camp that serves children, ages 6 to 16, with a variety of health issues.
During the summer, the Camp offers week-long, disease-specific sessions. During the fall, winter
and spring, family weekends are offered.
The 2012 summer camp for children & teens ages 7 to 15 with bleeding disorders is June 24th – June 29th.
Sibling week is scheduled for August 12th – August 15th.
Victory Junction is completely funded by donations. Summer applications began January 1st and end on April
1st. For more information and application forms visit them at www.victoryjunction.org or call 877-854-2267
Camp Rainbow
Camp Rainbow is a summer camping experience for children with cancer or hemophilia treated
by the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Camp Rainbow is a week long experience with an estimated 100 campers attending each
year. The camp is staffed by physicians, nurses and other volunteers who provide
necessary medical support and emotional encouragement. Camp Rainbow is held at Camp Don-Lee,
located on the Neuse River near Arapahoe, NC. Our goals in providing this camping experience
include: building self-confidence and independence, emotional and social development and well being,
and learning and sharing support with others who are living with a chronic blood disorder. Camp
activities include sailing, canoeing, swimming (lessons adapted for handicapped), arts and crafts,
music, campfires, nature, and specialized support and educational sessions.
Dates for summer camp for 2012 have not yet been provided. For more information about Rainbow
Services programs, camps volunteer opportunities and donation opportunities, please contact Jacquelyn
P. Sauls, MS, CCLS – (252) 744-4102.
