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CHARLOTTESVILLE – Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails

July 12, 2026 - July 17, 2026

🏕️ Camp Youngblood 2026

Dates: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2026

Location: Camp Holiday Trails 400 Holiday Trails Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Who Can Attend: Camp Youngblood is open to children ages 7–17 who live within the  Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA) or Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) coverage areas and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Have an inherited bleeding disorder
  • Are siblings of children with inherited bleeding disorders
  • Are children of members of the inherited bleeding disorder community

About Camp Youngblood: Camp Youngblood is a week-long overnight summer camp funded by HACA and VHF. It offers children and teens from the inherited bleeding disorders community a traditional camp experience in a safe, supportive environment. Campers enjoy classic camp activities while forming lasting friendships with peers who share similar life experiences.

Hosted at Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) a year-round camp serving children with medical needs and their siblings. Camp Youngblood provides 24/7 on-site medical care to ensure each camper’s individual needs are met. Campers must be socially, emotionally, behaviorally and developmentally able to participate in group activities.

Cost: $50 non-refundable application fee per camper. This fee is charged after your application is reviewed and enrollment is confirmed by CHT via an enrollment email sent from CHT’s Director of Programs, Caitlin Carroll.

If the fee is a barrier, please reach out, financial aid and payment plans are available.

How to Apply: Complete the pre-screening eligibility survey (required for all applicants, including returning campers). Within one week, eligible families will receive a link to the official Camp Youngblood application, managed by Camp Holiday Trails (CHT).

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Important Dates:

  • Registration closes: Friday, May 1, 2026
  • All paperwork and medical assessments due: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Welcome email to confirmed campers: Friday, June 12, 2026

Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change and Camp Youngblood has a flexible, no-questions-asked cancellation policy for emergencies or illness. The $50 registration fee though will not be refunded.

If you need to cancel or have camp-related questions, please contact:
Caitlin Carroll, MSW
Director of Programs, Camp Holiday Trails
caitlin@campholidaytrails.org Office: 434-977-3781

CHT Immunization Policy: All standard childhood immunizations are required (per the American Academy of Pediatrics). For the safety of all campers, only medical exemptions will be considered. All exemptions must include documentation from a licensed physician (MD, NP, or PA) and receive approval from CHT’s Medical Director.

Admission Guidelines:
VHF & HACA Basic Eligibility –

  • Must have participated in VHF/HACA programs or be referred by an HTC/bleeding disorder provider.
  • Must be ages 7–17 with an inherited bleeding disorder, a sibling of someone affected, or a child of a member of the inherited bleeding disorder community residing within the VHF or HACA coverage area.
  • Step/half-sibling eligibility is reviewed case-by-case by the board of directors.

Roster Selection Factors –

  • Camp capacity vs. number of applicants
  • Constituent standing (history of late cancellations or no-shows may affect eligibility)
  • Coverage area — those outside the area but receiving primary treatment within it may be considered constituents.

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