The Ruth Gottscho Kidney Unit

Since 1975, hundreds of children on dialysis and post-transplant have been able to mainstream with other campers and enjoy the experience of camp at Frost Valley, thanks to the kidney unit provided by the non-profit Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation.

 

The magic of summer camp. Click here for a quick video tour.

 

 

 

 

Here, children receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, in chronic renal failure, or post-transplant, are able to participate in a traditional residential camp experience, while gaining confidence and independence, in what may be their first time away from home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program is based in a full-service, on-site dialysis unit, equipped for hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, as well as care of the post-transplant and pre-dialysis camper. The dialysis unit is staffed with renal specialists, both doctors and nurses, who are experienced with the medical and emotional needs of each child.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special attention is given to the individual medical and developmental needs of each child, and treatment schedules are arranged to allow for maximum participation in camp activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All children between the ages of 7-17 who are on dialysis, post-transplant, or in chronic renal failure, are eligible to attend. For more details on eligibility please visit the Frost Valley site.