New this year, dermatologists and parents can refer a camper using our online form. Once the form is submitted, a staff member from the American Academy of Dermatology will contact the family.
Not currently being seen by a dermatologist? Evaluation and referral by a dermatologist help to make sure that Camp Discovery is the right fit for your child. Use the AAD's Find a Dermatologist tool to locate a dermatologist near you.
Referral deadlines and processing
We encourage campers to submit their referrals by April 4, 2025. However, referrals will continue to be considered as long as camps have available space.
One to two weeks after the referral has been received by the AAD, families will be notified of their acceptance and a location will be confirmed. Once the preferred camp location is confirmed, families will receive a separate email that includes details about travel, forms to be completed, and a link to the UltraCamp website. This will be the primary place to exchange information and where you will complete online forms and upload:
A camper headshot photo
Physician forms
Immunization records
Apply to Camp
New this year, dermatologists and parents can refer a camper using our online form. Once the form is submitted, a staff member from the American Academy of Dermatology will contact the family.
“Our daughter Nina was born with a port wine stain on her face and has had countless laser treatments. She was offered the opportunity to attend Camp Discovery and it was a life changing experience.
As a first time sleep away camper, she was so nervous, but by the time Camp Discovery ended she didn't want to leave. Camp provided Nina with a safe space and allowed her to thrive. She found her voice and used it to meet so many beautiful souls from all over the world. This camp fostered something inside our daughter that made her feel so confident in her own skin, and we will always be grateful for this priceless gift.
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