Camp Hope: June 8-June 12, 2026

Morgan’s Camp | San Antonio, Texas

The National Pancreas Foundation and Rebecca’s Wish created Camp Hope, a pediatric pancreatitis summer camp for children and young people suffering from pancreatitis, or post-TPIAT. At Camp Hope, campers can experience all the joys of camp without limitations. It is also a place where they can meet in a fun and safe setting that includes camp activities such as swimming, archery, horseback riding, zip-lining, crafts, photography, color war, campfires, and more!

During Camp, campers can participate in things they have never been able to do while having fun, finding respite, and experiencing a new sense of belonging. All while staying safe under the guidance and care of an onsite medical team.

Our fifth in-person Camp Hope event will be held June 8-June 12, 2026, at Morgan’s Camp in San Antonio, Texas! This is for campers who are 8 – 18 years old. Camp is free for campers and volunteers (will need to arrive on June 6th for mandatory training). Travel stipends are available for those who need financial assistance. To get started, please click on the appropriate button below.

Registration for new campers and volunteers

Camp Hope was a way for me to connect with kids my age that have experience similar medical things and truly understand. It is a very healing camp for past medical trauma.

Bethany, Massachusetts

As parents we love that we know our camper is in good hands. We also appreciate the perspective he gets at camp while being around others like him.

Camp Hope Caregiver

I love camp hope because I got to meet other people like me and I was able to have fun and be a kid

Kennedy, Arizona

Camp Hope has been an amazing opportunity for me and our campers. Bearing witness firsthand to how difficult pancreatic disease is on these kids, watching them enjoy life at Camp Hope is a true honor. Time spent with these kids is an investment in their future – highly recommended volunteering at Camp Hope.

Christie Heinzman, RN, Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Morgan’s Camp

Morgan’s Camp is the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park specifically designed with special-needs individuals in mind. The 25-acre park is completely wheelchair-accessible and features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds, gardens, and an eight-acre fishing lake.

The inspiration for the park came from CEO, Gordon Hartman’s 16-year-old daughter Morgan. Her soaring spirit despite personal challenges sparked within Hartman a deep desire to create a haven not only for those with special needs but also for their families, caregivers, and invited friends. “Inclusion is the overarching objective for Morgan’s Camp,” he explained. “Our vision is to play an instrumental role in helping establish more ultra-accessible family fun parks throughout the nation.”

Patient Story: Ezra

Ezra attended Camp Hope to help him understand his condition better and be able to share his story with other children that can understand his pain. 

After picking up our son from Camp Hope, he declared it to be the “BEST CAMP EVER!” He shares his camp experience below:

“It meant a lot to me, getting to know other kids with my condition, and that I could relate to. I wished it would have lasted longer. My favorite thing to do at the camp was archery. During the scavenger hunt, everyone came together to help each other complete the challenges. The food was amazing! The staff was so kind and friendly. My counselors were the best! I definitely want to go back again.”

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