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The Periwinkle Foundation

You can choose among four camps linked to care at Texas Children's: Camp Periwinkle, Camp YOLO, Day Camp and Family Camp. Camp Periwinkle, Camp YOLO and Family Camp are free, and you can ask staff about Day Camp cost. Each has its own age, hospital-clinic and application rules, so check the camp you need rather than deciding from its Houston or Burton location.

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About this organization

Gives your child and family camps, arts activities and survivor connections after cancer or another life-threatening illness.

Houston nonprofit with medically supported camps, arts programs and survivor activities through Texas Children's for your child and family.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

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Camp Periwinkle

Free weeklong overnight cancer camp for your child and one sibling.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Peer And Emotional Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

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Camp YOLO

Free weekend camp for your teen and one sibling.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Peer And Emotional Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

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Periwinkle Day Camp

A week of supervised day-camp activities and time with other children affected by cancer, for your child and one sibling.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Peer And Emotional Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

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Organization details were last verified Sep 25, 2026. Program availability can change.