What is Camp Korey?

Camp Korey is a private 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transformational and adaptable camp programs for children with life-altering medical conditions; entirely free of charge. 

Who is eligible for camp?

Applying for a program at Camp Korey does not ensure enrollment. All applications are reviewed and acceptance is based on space, healthcare needs, and staffing ratios. While we try our best to accommodate everyone, our priority is the health and safety of our campers.

Campers should be able to communicate their needs in some way. Campers should be able to participate and function in a group setting, although we can accommodate some limitations.  

Our medical policies are designed to support campers so they can participate in camp activities to the maximum extent to get the most from their time at camp. Camp assignments are made after careful evaluation by our program and medical teams.  

 

For Overnight Summer Camper sessions, the primary camper must:

• Be between the ages of 7 to 17 years old and have an eligible diagnosis or condition being served during the program.

 

For Overnight Family sessions, the primary camper must:

• Be between the ages of 7 to 17 years old and have an eligible diagnosis or condition being served during the program.
• Have a legal guardian or caregiver accompany them for the entire program.
• The entire family is welcome (up to 6 immediate family members)! Most of our programming is designed for children ages 7-17. For families with children under 7 years old, please contact our admission team to talk about what your experience may look like.

 

As always, all our programs are provided at no cost to the family. To register, or ask a question about our programs, please reach out to our Admissions Team at admissionsteam@campkorey.org or call 360-416-4113.

Camp Korey uses the software “CampSite” to make the application process easier for campers and families. (Please visit this link for questions about CampSite’s privacy and security.) All necessary forms and information can be accessed and edited by creating an account for your family.

What is your vaccination policy?

To protect our campers, staff, and volunteers, Camp Korey requires campers and families to be fully vaccinated for all overnight programming. You can see our current vaccination policy here:

Table 1.  Camp Korey required immunizations for campers. 

Required Vaccine	Amount Required	Important Notes
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR, MMRV, MMRII, ProQuad)	2 doses Minimum age 12 months at least 4 weeks between doses	Immunocompromised* campers that are unable to receive live vaccines are exempt from receiving the MMR and Varicella vaccines. Positive titers for Varicella, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are also acceptable
Varicella (Chicken Pox)(Varivax, ProQuad)	2 doses OR Documented history of chickenpox disease or zoster(shingles) infection
Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DTP,Daptacel, Infanrix, Pediarix, Pentacel, Kinrix, TriHIBit, Tripedia)	Initial series of 5 DTAP doses (4 doses if 4th dose given at > 4yr.) PLUS 1 dose Tdap (Adacel, Boostrix, for age > 11)	The last Dtap/Tdap booster must be 10 years or less from the beginning of the camp session
Hepatitis B (Engerix-B, RecombivaxHB, Pediarix)	3 doses	2 dose series of Recombivax HB is acceptable for children ages 11-15 years, but this must be clearly noted on the vaccine record
Polio (IPV, OPV, IPOL, Pediarix, Pentacel, Kinrix, Vaxelis)	4 doses (last dose at > 4 yr old)
Influenza (Multiple acceptable, FluMist)	1 dose is needed annually	From Nov – Apr, the flu vaccine is required for campers and may be required at other times if flu is present or expected in the community
COVID-19 (Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson)	Vaccination according to CDC guidelines by age group is strongly recommended but no longer required.

 

* Immunocompromised is defined as transplant recipients, children receiving chemotherapy within the last year, children on systemic high-dose steroids for >14 days, remicade, humira, 6mp, and immuran, or children with a CD4 count less than 15%.

How is Camp Korey reacting to COVID-19?

We are committed to providing a safe camp experience. Our medical team, along with our medical advisory board, is continuously evaluating the status of COVID-19 locally and nationally. Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination (including booster if 12 or older) is required for volunteers and staff and highly encouraged for campers and family members.

How do I apply?

Click here to begin the application process. Our Admission Team created a set of videos to guide you through your application. Click here to view them on YouTube. If you have questions not answered there, please call us at (360) 416-4113.  

How much does it cost for my child to attend?

There is no cost for your child to attend camp! All lodging, meals, and activities are provided for the duration of your camper’s stay, thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters. 

Where will my camper and/or family stay?

For our family camp sessions: campers remain under the care of their parents or other legal guardians. Our cabins are purposefully built to house campers of all abilities, so there is plenty of room in the bunk area and bathrooms. Each cabin has heating, air conditioning, electrical outlets, and bunk-style beds. 

For our camper-only sessions: campers are under the care of 3-4 cabin counselors. Our cabins are purposefully built to house campers of all abilities, so there is plenty of room in the bunk area and bathrooms. Each cabin has heating, air conditioning, electrical outlets, and bunk-style beds.