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Camp Hope (with Rebecca's Wish) gives children with pancreatitis a real summer camp — and their families a community.
At Camp Hope, campers enjoy all the joys of summer camp without limitations. They can try swimming, archery, horseback riding, zip-lining, crafts, campfires, and more, often for the first time, while finding a chance to recharge and a community that understands them. An onsite medical team provides care throughout the week.
Camp Hope is held each summer at Morgan's Camp in San Antonio, Texas, for campers ages 8–18. Camp is free for campers and volunteers, and travel stipends are available for families who need assistance. Volunteers attend mandatory training before camp begins.
"Camp Hope was a way for me to connect with kids my age that have experienced similar medical things and truly understand. It is very healing."
"As parents we love that we know our camper is in good hands. We also appreciate the perspective he gets at camp, being around others like him."
"I love camp hope because I got to meet other people like me and I was able to have fun and be a kid"
"Watching them enjoy life at Camp Hope is a true honor. Time spent with these kids is an investment in their future."
Morgan’s Camp is the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park specifically designed with special-needs individuals in mind. The 25-acre park is completely wheelchair-accessible and features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds, gardens, and an eight-acre fishing lake.
The inspiration for the park came from CEO, Gordon Hartman’s 16-year-old daughter Morgan. Her soaring spirit despite personal challenges sparked within Hartman a deep desire to create a haven not only for those with special needs but also for their families, caregivers, and invited friends. “Inclusion is the overarching objective for Morgan’s Camp,” he explained. “Our vision is to play an instrumental role in helping establish more ultra-accessible family fun parks throughout the nation.”
Children ages 8–18 who have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis, or who are post-TPIAT, are encouraged to apply.
Yes. A dedicated team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and mental health professionals experienced in pediatric pancreatitis provides 24-hour care and helps campers follow their treatment and nutrition plans.
Campers enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, sports, nature programs, campfires, and evening events, along with rest time, nutrition breaks, and medical check-ins. All activities are adapted to be safe and inclusive.
Camp Hope is free for campers and volunteers. We ask each family to make a sincere effort to fundraise $1,000 to support camp, and any remaining amount is covered. Travel assistance is available, with details shared during the application process.
Families complete an online application and medical forms each year, even returning campers. Our team reviews each application, schedules an interview, and sends acceptance notifications by email.
Camp Hope is cell-phone free so campers can fully enjoy the experience. Medical staff will contact parents if there's a health concern, and campers who are very homesick can call their caregiver.
Volunteers receive transportation between the San Antonio airport and camp on arrival and departure days.
Alexis Robinson, Program Assistant
The National Pancreas Foundation: Alexis@pancreasfoundation.org
Sokphal Tun, National Program Director
The National Pancreas Foundation: stun@pancreasfoundation.org
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