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Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails
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.
Thank you to our current sponsors: Bayer, CVS, Genentech, Takeda, UVA-HTC, and VCU-HTC
Community
VABDF builds community by strengthening relationships and offering support through numerous programs.
Get Involved
Ways to support the bleeding disorder community in Virginia:
- Make a donation
- Join The Hope Society: Become a monthly donor — no amount is too small — and help sustain our programs all year long.
- Spread Awareness by following and engaging with our social media channels, share our educational posts, or start your own Facebook Fundraiser to benefit VABDF.
- Become a Sponsor: Email info@vabdf.org for more information.
- Join our email newsletter
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 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 at info@vabdf.org.
- Families complete the pre-screen form.
- Eligible families receive the CHT application link.
- Enrollment is confirmed once all materials are complete.
- Registration closes: May 1, 2026
- All forms due: June 5, 2026
- Confirmation emails sent by: June 12, 2026
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)
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.
How We Support the Bleeding Disorders Community
VABDF’s services and programs are designed to support individuals and families at every stage of life, from newly diagnosed children to adults navigating healthcare and everyday life with a bleeding disorder. Learn more about what we offer →