Camp Perthes USA 2024 Application

• CAMP PERTHES USA 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE now available (March 17 - April 2)

• Camp perthes is for CHILDREN WITH LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES DISEASE, AGES 7-15

• CAMP PPPLICATION 2024 DEADLINE is April 2nd @ 9pm PST. Submissions after deadline will not be considered

• An overnight camp with accommodations, meals, activities and gifts, provided

• Camp is for kids and volunteers only, but parents are invited to visit during the week for select activities

• CAMPER FEE: $500 (INCLUDES EVERYTHING, payment due in LATE APRIL)

• CAMP FACILITY: CAMP COURAGE IN MAPLE LAKE

• LOCATION: MAPLE LAKE, MN, USA

• NEARBY Airports: Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP, 50 MINS away from camp), PKF does not provide transportation from airport

• CAMP STARTS: Monday, June 24th @ 3pm

• CAMP ENDS: Friday, June 28th @ 11am

• More details listed in camp application

• Volunteer applications will be available mid-April

Perthes Kids Got Talent is a showcase our kids put on every year at Camp Perthes, around the globe. 🌐 We'd like to highlight one of our talented, PKF Junior Ambassadors, Dillan (bilateral perthes), who wrote, directed and produced, this promo video for Camp Perthes back in 2019!

Check out our promo videos for last few years of Camp Perthes. This year (2024) will be our second camp in Minnesota! Apply now, so your child doesn’t miss out on this incredible, inspirational and impactful, experience!

Camp Activities & Fun

Life-Long Friendships

Safe Environment

Perthes Parent Bonding

Self Confidence & Social Skills

Education, Empathy & Inclusion

Fantastic Volunteers

Customized Games for Perthes Kids

Modern Cabins & Great Food

Q&A with Perthes Doctors

Beautiful Campgrounds

Beautiful Lake Scenery

A Life-Changing Experience

#Perthes

Additional Info

Rules, regulations, schedules, and other camp requirements, will be sent via email over the next few weeks. Please follow us on social media for other updates and announcements. We will also email info through our Perthes Brief, so please sign up for that, as well.

1. Photos, videos, and other media of your child, may be used and freely shared on our social media channels, so in order to apply to Camp Perthes, all parents must agree to these terms.

2. Camp Volunteer applications are available in June. You must be at least 19 years old, with a valid driver's license, to apply. There have been a few rule changes and guidelines for volunteers, so if interested, please sign up for our camp email list to receive information about applying in June.

3. Again, USA Camp Applications are due by April 2nd. Applications we receive after that date will not be accepted. Due to the overwhelming amount of applicants we get every year, there are no exceptions. If you have important questions or immediate concerns, please email us at info@pertheskids.org.