Camp Discovery: The second 3 years

A ski and adventure camp for young patients with severe forms of epidermolysis bullosa

“…Camps geared specifically toward children with a variety of skin disorders began with the advent of Camp Knutson, established by Mark Dahl, MD, former president of the American Academy of Dermatology, (AAD), in Minnesota in 1993. [1][2][3] The response to this camp was overwhelming and a second camp, Camp Horizon, was opened in Pennsylvania a few years later. 1,3 The AAD soon unified these two camps under the general name ''Camp Discovery'' in the hope that additional camps would be established throughout the United States to serve young patients with a wide variety of skin conditions, including epidermolysis bullosa (EB).…”

“…[1][2][3] The response to this camp was overwhelming and a second camp, Camp Horizon, was opened in Pennsylvania a few years later. 1,3 The AAD soon unified these two camps under the general name ''Camp Discovery'' in the hope that additional camps would be established throughout the United States to serve young patients with a wide variety of skin conditions, including epidermolysis bullosa (EB). 1 Zealand is a small, nonprofit organization, which receives no government funding.…”

Camp Discovery: Fifteen magical years

“…Counselors often have a skin disease as well; many are former campers who have returned to support younger campers so like themselves just a few years ago. 2 Medical staff dedicate themselves to helping children stay safe and healthy so that they can relax and have fun with everyone at camp, including helping with dressing changes, administering medications, or just providing a lending ear and some tender loving care if a child is homesick.…”