Changing Lives Through Camp
Camp Klotty Pine
August 7-12, 2023
Camp Klotty Pine creates magical, life-changing experiences for children living with a bleeding disorder. At camp, children develop confidence, independence and build life-long friendships and memories while they swim, canoe, hike, and learn outdoor skills. Camp is also a place of encouragement, mentoring, and education for kids learning to self-infuse and enhance their role in self-care, a skill essential for life.
Camp Klotty Pine is designed for:
- Children ages 7-15 living with a bleeding disorder
- Children ready for the overnight, independent camp experience
- Children who want to connect with other children in the bleeding disorders community
- Children who are ready to learn about or take the first steps toward self-care and self infusion.
Want to see first hand just how fun Camp Klotty Pine is and what to expect at a full week of camp? Check out the Camp 2022 Video and Caregiver Guide.
For more Information and to Register, contact:
Karin Koppen, Camp Director
kkoppen@glhf.org
414.937.6782
Camperships
At Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation we understand that families have different abilities to invest in camp. Because of this, we offer Camperships with a voluntary price option for all our Camp Klotty Pine campers. Our goal is to ensure that children living in Wisconsin, or receiving care from a Wisconsin Hemophilia Treatment Center, who would like to attend Camp Klotty Pine have the opportunity to do so. Families can choose the fee option that works best for them. All campers receive the same high quality camp experience.
Leader-In-Training Program
Camp Klotty Pine’s Leader-In-Training (LIT) Program is a stepping stone for all former campers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan or Illinois between the ages of 15-18 to move into future camp leadership positions. This three-year comprehensive program focuses on skill building, leadership development and service learning as ways to not only build competent counselors, but ambitious leaders for the future.
At Camp Klotty Pine, we strive to provide the best experience for our campers. To fulfill this expectation, it is essential to train, practice, plan and prepare our leaders for the upcoming summer throughout the year so they are well equipped when campers arrive. LITs are required to attend trainings to learn about their new role and the foundational skills of the program. These trainings will prepare them for the upcoming camp session. Trainings provide a valuable opportunity to meet other LITs and receive thorough, hands-on training and feedback as a collective group.
In 2022, we will continue to monitor the latest recommendations by the CDC, American Camping Association, and local health authorities. We ask you to please remember that the pandemic continues to be an evolving situation. Our leadership team will determine the appropriate safety precautions prior to scheduled program dates and notify participants accordingly.
Contact Kailee Frederick at kfrederick@glhf.org if you have questions about Camp Klotty Pine’s LIT Program.
Counselors
If you love summer camp, have experience working with children and want to make a difference in the life of a child, please consider becoming a counselor at Camp Klotty Pine.
For more information and to apply, contact:
Karin Koppen, Camp Director
kkoppen@glhf.org
414.937.6782
Family Camp
Family Camp is designed to prepare families with a child living with a bleeding disorder for an independent, overnight summer camp experience, and help them gain comfort in sending their child away to camp. Families spend the weekend together canoeing, hiking, doing archery and arts and crafts, and sharing alongside campfires. They stay in comfortable cabins with shared sleeping arrangements.
Family Camp is designed for:
- Children, ages 5-9 living with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family, although ALL families living with a bleeding disorder are invited to attend
- Families wishing to understand the benefits of summer camp programs
- Families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and spend quality time as a family among their peers in the bleeding disorders community
Family Camp is a first step along the way to their child’s independent summer camp experience.
For more Information, contact:
Karin Koppen, Camp Director
kkoppen@glhf.org
414.937.6782
Help us provide children and families with a memorable camp experience.
