Camp I-Vy Returns: Superheroes!
The BDFW is excited to welcome campers back for an unforgettable summer at Camp I-Vy— a fun, supportive, and safe camp experience for kids with bleeding disorders.
WHO: Kids ages 7–15 with a diagnosed bleeding disorder, or are carriers of a bleeding disorder
WHEN: This year, camp will be held Monday July 28–Friday August 1, 2025
WHERE: The wonderful Camp Huston in Gold Bar, WA
COST: Free!
CITs (Counselors in Training): Kids with bleeding disorders/carriers ages 16-17 who are interested are encouraged to apply.
This year our Camp I-Vy theme is Bleeding Disorder Superheroes, and we can't wait for campers to learn how to harness their independence and power when it comes to living and thriving with their bleeding disorder. Our bleeding disorder medical team will be present 24/7 for the duration of camp, ensuring your camper is safe and healthy.
Camp I-Vy also welcomes Counselors in Training (CITs), for those ages 16 and 17 who would like to experience camp in a leadership role. Becoming a CIT at Camp I-Vy is a meaningful and rewarding experience that helps teens build leadership skills, earn school-required service hours, and gain valuable experience working with children. It’s also a great opportunity to strengthen college applications by demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and a commitment to community service—all while having fun and making a difference in the lives of younger campers.
As you may know, Camp I-Vy has been on a hiatus since 2019. While we are excited to be relaunching the program this year, we know that it's a big undertaking and requires trust and buy-in from you, our incredible community. We want to make sure the experience is special for your camper while also managing expectations. In the event that we don't reach our intended goal of 30 registered campers (or more), the BDFW will provide a substitute event for those who have committed to camp.
Whether your child has Hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease, Platelet Disorder, or is a carrier of a bleeding disorder, Camp I-Vy is the place for them. Camp I-Vy is a great place to be a regular kid with a bleeding disorder, where your child can be surrounded by other kids who have a bleeding disorder too. Campers will take what they learn from camp life to build confidence as they learn how to manage their bleeding disorder!
If you are interested/planning to send your camper to Camp I-Vy, please complete the camp application form linked below, for both campers and CITs. After you submit this form, the BDFW will be in touch with your next steps, which will include a camper welcome packet and instructions for how to get to camp.
We can’t wait for another great summer at Camp I-Vy!
Check out some fun memories from previous summers at Camp I-Vy!
