Camp Oasis and youth IBD support

Selected Crohn's & Colitis Foundation educational content and Marks are used on IBDPal under license. Camp Oasis is a Foundation program for children and teens with IBD. Confirm current sessions, eligibility, and medical requirements on the Foundation website. IBDPal does not run Camp Oasis and is not endorsed by the Foundation.

What Camp Oasis is

Camp Oasis is the Foundation's summer program for youth living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Sessions are designed so medication routines, dietary needs, and bathroom access are part of normal camp life, with medical volunteers on site.

Many families describe camp as the first place their child meets other kids who understand IBD.

Who it is for

The Foundation typically serves children entering grades 2 through 12, with cabin groups by age.

There may be in-person regional camps and virtual options such as CampOasis@Home. Availability changes by year and location.

Always verify age ranges, health forms, and registration deadlines on the Foundation Camp Oasis pages.

How to use Foundation youth education

Beyond camp, the Foundation publishes kids, parents, and teens education for school, friendships, and talking about IBD at home.

Use Foundation pages as the original source, then bring questions to your pediatric GI or IBD team.

IBDPal can help families track symptoms, meals, and school notes between visits.

Practical tips

• Start registration early; popular sessions fill up
• Ask your GI team about medical forms and medication plans for camp
• Pair Foundation youth pages with school accommodation planning

Common questions

Does IBDPal operate Camp Oasis?

No. Camp Oasis is a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation program. IBDPal links to Foundation pages under license for education and does not claim partnership or endorsement.

Is Camp Oasis medical treatment?

No. Camp offers supported recreation and peer connection. Medication and disease decisions stay with your child's IBD care team.

Related resources

• Foundation Camp Oasis (original source)
• Foundation youth and parent resources
• Foundation resources hub on IBDPal
• Pediatric Crohn's and colitis help
• School planning article

Educational only. Not medical advice. Work with your IBD care team.

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