Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17 | Camp Holiday Trails, 400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
PRE-SCREEN APPLICATION
🏕️ Camp Youngblood 2026
Dates: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2026
Location: Camp Holiday Trails 400 Holiday Trails Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
👉 Start the Pre-Screen Application › Go Here!
About Camp Youngblood – Camp Youngblood is a week-long overnight summer camp, funded by Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation (VABDF) formerly Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) and the Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA), that provides children and teens from the inherited bleeding disorders community with a traditional camp experience in a safe, supportive environment. Campers enjoy a variety of activities while forming lasting friendships with peers who share similar life experiences.
Hosted at Camp Holiday Trails (CHT), a year-round camp for children with medical needs and their siblings, campers must be socially, emotionally, behaviorally and developmentally able to participate in group activities. With 24/7 on-site medical care, CHT ensures each camper’s individual needs are met.
Eligibility
CYB is open to campers ages 7–17 who:

Have an *inherited bleeding disorder
Are siblings of someone with an inherited bleeding disorder
Are children of members of the inherited bleeding disorder community
Live within the VABDF/VHF or HACA coverage area

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 application fee is a barrier to attendance, please contact Heather Conner: info@vahemophilia.org or Brenda Bordelon: director@hacacares.org
Application Process

Families complete the pre-screen form.
Eligible families receive the CHT application link.
Enrollment is confirmed once all materials are complete.

Deadlines

Registration closes: May 8, 2026
All forms due: June 5, 2026
Confirmation emails sent by: June 12, 2026

Cancellation – We understand that emergencies and illnesses can happen and that late cancellations may be unavoidable. If you know that your child will not be able to attend after applying, we ask that you cancel by Sunday, June 21 so that VABDF/VHF and HACA are not responsible for covering the cost of campers who are not in attendance. Please note that the $50 registration fee is non-refundable.
Contact for cancellations or questions: Caitlin Carroll, MSW, Director of Programs
caitlin@campholidaytrails.org | 434-977-3781 (office) | 434-282-7213 (cell)
CHT Immunization Policy – All standard childhood immunizations are required (per the American Academy of Pediatrics). Given the population at CHT and for the safety of all Campers, only medical exemptions will be considered. ALL medical exemptions require physician (MD/NP/PA) documentation and approval from CHT’s Medical Director.
Thank you to our current sponsors: Bayer, CVS, Genentech, Takeda, UVA-HTC, and VCU-HTC

Fall Community Education Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Great Wolf Lodge, 549 E Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, VA, 23188
RSVP HERE BY JULY 24!
📅 September 11–13, 2026📍 Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center | Williamsburg, VA
This community education weekend is designed to educate and connect members of the bleeding disorders community.
This event includes educational sessions, on-site childcare, waterpark access, meals, and overnight accommodations.
➡️ Please note: Access to overnight accommodations and the water park is only available to those who attend the Saturday education meeting.

Weekend Schedule & Highlights
Friday, September 11 Water park access begins when it opens Friday for those staying overnight. Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Saturday, September 12 – Education Meeting (Begins at 9:00 AM)

8:00 AM Enjoy breakfast and visit exhibits.
9:00 AM Attend our keynote session: TBD
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Take part in breakout sessions and visit exhibits: TBD
On-site childcare and youth/teen programming will be provided by Camp Holiday Trails and A Helping Hand.
Enjoy optional overnight accommodations and more waterpark fun Saturday evening.

Sunday, September 13 No scheduled education but breakfast will be offered! A relaxing departure day and time to enjoy the waterpark with friends and family before heading home!

ℹ️ Important Details

Open to all ages – not limited to families with children.
To reserve a room, at least one person in your group must be age 21+.
The meeting registration fee is $50 per household. We do not want cost to prevent anyone from participating so if the registration fee presents a financial hardship, please let us know. Registration fees will be collected after registration closes on Friday, July 24th.
Space is limited and determined by our Program Registration Guidelines.

PLEASE READ: VABDF is pleased to provide complimentary hotel accommodations for Saturday night for all registered individuals/families attending this year’s event. A limited number of complimentary Friday-night hotel rooms are also available. Because the number of available rooms is limited, priority will be given to those attendees that are traveling more than 90 miles and for whom the cost of an additional hotel night would create a financial hardship. Those who wish to arrive on Friday but are not selected for a complimentary Friday-night room may reserve a room at our discounted group rate of $179 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Friday-night room requests will be reviewed after registration closes on Friday, July 24th,and you will be notified of your hotel status by Friday, August 7th. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make this event accessible to as many people as possible!

✅ Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must meet all of the following:

Have an inherited bleeding disorder, or be the spouse/partner/parent/caregiver of someone who does
Live in the VABDF/VHF coverage area or receive care for your bleeding disorder within it. Click here to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

We’re so excited to welcome you for a weekend of learning, connection, and community fun!
Thank You to Our Current Sponsors!
Corporate: Bayer, BioMatrix, and Medexus
Premier: CSL Behring, Genentech, and NovoNordisk
