Spring and Fall Weekends are an opportunity for campers and their families to enjoy the magic of Double H together. Participants can join fun activities during the day, like archery and the ropes course, followed by evening events like the talent show. Families are given private accommodations in camper cabins with all meals provided throughout the weekend.
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Bleeding Disorders & Sickle Cell Family Weekend
Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4
The Bleeding Disorders & Sickle Cell Family Weekend is designed for qualifying campers aged 5-21 years old, who have a qualifying hematology medical diagnosis of hemophilia, von Willebrands, sickle cell anemia or other blood disorders.
Family members are immediate relatives or relatives who live in the same household as their medically qualifying camper.
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General Family Weekends
#1: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
#2: Friday, October 23 – Sun, October 25
General Family Weekends are designed for qualifying campers aged 5-21 years old who have a qualifying medical diagnosis of CAH, Cancer, Collagen Vascular Disease, Congenital Cardiac Defects, Hemophilia/von Willebrands, Shunt Dependent Hydrocephalus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Immune Disorder/HIV, Mitochondrial Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders, Sickle Cell Anemia, or Solid and Visceral Organ Transplants.
Family members are immediate relatives or relatives who live in the same household as their medically qualifying camper.
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Alumni Homecoming
Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1
Join us for the 5th annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend! The weekend, formerly Alumni Prom, is designed to serve alumni Double H campers aged 21 years and older. We’re excited to welcome back campers and their guests for a day of activities, like fishing and boating on the lake or swimming at the pool, followed by an evening camp dance and bonfire.
Each alumni camper is welcome to bring up to three guests.
Apply for Homecoming WeekendApplication Process
Thank you for your interest in our Spring & Fall Family Weekends. Fall Family Weekend applications and the Homecoming application will be available in early August.
To apply, families should:
- Fill out the online family application.
- For medically qualifying campers, submit a current Double H physical exam form and immunization record.
- For all family members, submit immunization dates.
The online application takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.
Each application is reviewed by Double H’s medical team to ensure we can provide a safe, medically supportive, and fun camp experience. Spots in the weekend program will not be assigned until the entire family application is complete and approved.
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New Family Spring Weekend
Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10
The perfect introduction to Double H! New Family Weekend is designed for families with qualifying campers aged 5-21 years old who have never participated in any Double H Programs OR have never been to a Spring or Fall Family Weekend Program.
Eligible campers have a qualifying medical diagnosis of CAH, Cancer, Collagen Vascular Disease, Congenital Cardiac Defects, Hemophilia/von Willebrands, Shunt Dependent Hydrocephalus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Immune Disorder/HIV, Mitochondrial Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders, Sickle Cell Anemia, or Solid and Visceral Organ Transplants.
Community Partner Weekends
Each spring and fall, Double H partners with organizations that serve members of our community affected by serious illness to provide a variety of weekend programs. Applications for Community Partner Weekends are submitted through the specific partner organization. Read more about our partners below, then visit their websites for more details about how to apply.
Camp Bravehearts
Spring: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3
Fall: Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12
Bravehearts is an oncology camp for women run in collaboration with the Bravehearts Organization. The weekend is packed with outdoor activities and physical engagement, including opportunities to try a high ropes course and horseback riding. For the calmer spirits, there are also crafts, water aerobics, and nature walks. Women are encouraged to grow in self-confidence and friendship as they share life experiences before and after treatment.
Camp Comfort
Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27
Cindy’s Comfort Camp is a weekend program run in partnership with Glens Falls Hospital and the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for families who have lost a parent or sibling. Through traditional camp fun and guided support sessions led by professional grief counselors, campers and families find comfort, community, and a safe space to share their feelings.
Questions about Spring and Fall Weekend Programming?
Contact Danielle, Admissions Coordinator
dfruda@doublehranch.org | (518) 696-5676 ext.285