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Camp Discovery Stories


Camp Discovery provides children with chronic skin conditions a sense of community and fun. Campers make friends, find acceptance, and are free to be themselves.

Learn more about the impact of this summer camp program by reading the stories below.

Kaitlyn Wannall - Former Camp Discovery camper
The meaning of community

Former camper Kaitlyn Wannall, now 18, loved her time at Camp Discovery.

Franziska Ringpfeil, MD
Giving back to make an impact

AAD member Franziska Ringpfeil, MD, FAAD, knows what a challenge skin disease can be for children.

Silas DeHaven, enjoyed his fourth year at Camp Discovery.
Learning to be bold

Twelve-year-old Silas DeHaven, from DeWitt, Iowa, enjoyed his fourth year at Camp Discovery.

Katie O'Connell, MS, Good Skin Knowledge volunteer
Eggs, slime, and the virtual camp experience

Medical student Katie O'Connell, MS helped bring the fun of Camp Discovery to children at home.

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Camp Discovery provides children with chronic skin conditions the opportunity to make friends, find acceptance, and be themselves. Learn more about how you can get involved.

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