The American Academy of Dermatology Camp Discovery Goes Virtual

Abstract

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A Virtual Skin-Model-Building Activity Educates Campers With Chronic Skin Disorders and Their Families

“…Camp is provided at no cost to families, and current locations include Minnesota, Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Eligibility for camp is determined after referral by the child's respective dermatologist and review by the Camp Discovery medical director (AAD Association, 2022).Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, camp was transformed into a virtual experience in 2020, allowing children to reconnect with old friends and make new ones during a time of social distancing (O'Connell et al, 2021). With the success of the summer virtual camp experience, a virtual Camp Discovery Reunion was hosted by the AAD in Winter 2021.…”

“…Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, camp was transformed into a virtual experience in 2020, allowing children to reconnect with old friends and make new ones during a time of social distancing (O'Connell et al, 2021). With the success of the summer virtual camp experience, a virtual Camp Discovery Reunion was hosted by the AAD in Winter 2021.…”