About Us
Camp Kydnie Philosophy
Camp Kydnie is a camp designed especially for children with kidney disease, who are at least 6 years of age. The goal of Camp Kydnie is to provide a normal camping experience, allowing for
health and physical limitations, and with an emphasis on positive self-image, independence and self-assurance.
Camp Kydnie Staff
Camp Kydnie staff includes experienced, trained counselors and
health care professionals who are on-site 24 hours a day. These professionals strive to make the camp experience memorable while keeping in mind the camper’s medical needs.
Our Story
Camp Kydnie has a unique history that originated with the
vision of a doctor who saw a need for a camp for kids with kidney disease. Dr. Oscar Oberkircher, a pediatric nephrologist at Geisinger Medical Center, knew that children with kidney
disease needed a chance to be together in fun and friendship. Camp Kydnie became a reality in 1992 as a day camp, then added overnight camping in 1993, and expanded to a full week in 1996. Today, Camp Kydnie is a week-long overnight camp full of games, hayrides, arts and crafts, fishing and a variety of other camp experiences, held at Camp Victory, a unique camp facility designed for children with healthcare needs, in Millville, PA. Although Dr. “O” died in 1999, his spirit lives on through the dedication of the many volunteers
who staff the camp.
Our Campers
Who:
Children ages 6-High School graduation age, and their
siblings/friends with chronic kidney disease and/or kidney
transplant.
When:
June 29-July 4, 2025
Where:
Camp Victory
58 Camp Victory Road Millville, PA 17846
Millville is located in Central PA,
about 8 miles north of route 80, exit 232, Bloomsburg.
Directions available at www.CampVictory.org
Cost:
Each camper is asked to pay a registration fee of $100 (Registration after May 1-- $125). All other costs are supported by fundraising and donations. Financial assistance is available.
Our sponsors
camp kydnie is generously supported by:
