Summer Session: Hemophilia/vWD and Thalassemia
Camper application deadline: July 9, 2025
Volunteer arrival: July 18, 2025

Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California LogoWe are thrilled to host seven Summer Camp Sessions in 2025, including the return of our Sibling Session!

Program Highlights

  • Cabins of up to 8 campers
  • Cabin Counselors to ensure camper safety and fun!
  • All of your favorite Painted Turtle activities including Woodshop, Arts and Crafts, Boating, Fishing, swimming in the pool, Creative Arts, Archery, Ropes Course and zip line, Campfire, Silly Olympics, Stage Night, and more!

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Must be between the ages of 7-16
  • Have a minimum developmental age of 5 years
  • Able to function and participate in a group setting
  • Able to communicate needs independently
  • Can be without family members for the duration of the camp session

Conditions Served This Session

  • Hemophilia Including with Inhibitors
  • von Willebrand Factor Deficiency
  • Thalassemia
  • Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Rare Genetic Platelet Disorders
  • Documented Factor Deficiency for Females

Online Application

Applications are filled out online, but some forms require that others fill them out. We’ve provided them on the right hand side, along with a Camper Application Checklist to help make the process easier. 

Need Transportation Assistance?

If the cost of getting to and from a camp session is a barrier to you, please complete this form and your application in their entirety at least 5 weeks prior to the session. Someone from The Painted Turtle will follow up with you upon completion of both of those items.

Return Families: Apply with your existing CampSite account

New Families: Apply by creating a new CampSite account