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What is Camp Discovery?
Camp Discovery is for young
people ages 10-16 with a serious skin condition and offers a
summer camping experience unlike any they've had before.
How much will it be for my
child to attend Camp Discovery?
There is no fee for camp.
Full scholarships including transportation, are provided by
the American Academy of Dermatology through generous
donations of its members and other organizations.
Information on how to make airline reservations will be sent
to you once we determine that your child is qualified to
attend Camp Discovery.
How do I know if my child
is qualified to attend Camp Discovery?
Eligibility is determined
upon recommendation by the child’s dermatologist and
approval by the Camp Discovery medical director. Please
read about
Camp Registration if
you think your child might be a good candidate for camp.
Acceptance forms and other paperwork will be mailed out by
the American Academy of Dermatology once the registration
deadline is reached.
Where is Camp Discovery
held?
Camp Discovery is held at
Camp Knutson- 160 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 30
miles north of Brainerd. The camp sits on a beautiful
30-acre peninsula of woodlands, surrounded by Trout and
Lower Whitefish Lakes. Camp Knutson is a program of
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota that is dedicated to
nurturing the well being of persons with special needs.
Please read more about Camp Knutson under
Camp Location.
What type of medical care
and facilities are located at camp?
Camp Discovery is staffed
with various medical professionals including Dermatologist
and Nurses. Camp Knutson is equipped to handle daily
medical care regimens and medical emergencies.
Who will take care of my
child’s medication and health needs while at camp?
All medications that your
child will need are kept in a secured area, except for
lotions and creams your child may use during the day. The
medical staff is assigned to specific campers to ensure that
their medications are given and health care needs are met.
Two medical forms will be sent out for the parent or
guardian to fill out so we can get to know your child’s
medical needs before he or she arrives at camp.
What will my child do if
they cannot or choose not to participate in a camp activity?
Our staff and counselors
understand that each camper has varying degrees of interest
and ability for camp activities. If a camper chooses not to
participate in an activity, the child may be placed in
another group during that activity and/or an alternative
will be found.
What about cabin
arrangements?
Campers are placed in
cabins based on age, sex and health care needs. If your
child has been to camp before, we will keep your child in
the same group as previous years, unless otherwise
specified. Counselors and medical staff sleep in the cabins
near the campers to assist with any medical needs.
What should my child bring
to camp?
Medications!! T-shirts,
Jeans, Shorts, Sweatshirts, Sweaters, Swimsuit, Jacked,
Socks, Underwear, Hat, Raincoat, Sneakers, Towels, Face
Cloth, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hairbrush, Sunscreen,
Sunglasses, Insect Repellent, Bedding, Pillow and any other
special items he or she may need at camp. Please leave
valuables at home as items can get misplaced at camp.
Can I volunteer at Camp Discovery?
Each year many medical staff and
counselors are needed to help make Camp Discovery a success.
Most of the medical staff are dermatologist and nurses with
experience in dermatology. Counselors that volunteer at
Camp Discovery have skin diseases themselves and can provide
support to campers. If you are interested in volunteering
please contact the American Academy of Dermatology at
jmueller@aad.org, or
1-847-240-1737 and ask for Janine.
Have More
Questions?
Contact
the:
American
Academy of Dermatology
930 E
Woodfield Road
Schaumburg,
IL 60173
847-240-1737 (Phone)
847-330-8907 (Fax)
Jmueller@aad.org |
