NEWS & EVENTS

Camp Dreamcatcher provides FREE therapeutic programs for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. We had yet another successful camp session in 2026. This Report summarizes camp's challenges and milestones from 2026.

Camp Dreamcatcher provides FREE therapeutic programs for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. This Impact Report summarizes the successes and challenges we have faced in 2025.

Camp Dreamcatcher strives to reduce barriers to physical and mental health equity by providing free therapeutic and educational programs throughout the year. We accomplish these goals with the help of the long list of volunteers, sponsors, and donors listed in this newsletter.

The Therapeutic and Educational Camp Session was held August 18th – 24th, 2024.. The Program served 110 HIV/AIDS impacted youth between the ages of 5-17 and 24 campers moved into the role of counselors this year. 85% of the campers were from Philadelphia and the surrounding region. 200 counselors, medical personnel, professionals, and community members volunteered during the camp week.

Our inaugural Catching Dreams Over the Edge event on September 2023 raised over $71,000 to support Camp Dreamcatcher. Forty-four courageous Camp Dreamcatcher Superheroes rappelled EIGHT stories down the tallest building in Kennett Square. This year, we have set our...

Camp Dreamcatcher volunteer, Jack Welsh, will rappel off a building on June 10th to raise funds for Camp Dreamcatcher. Please support Jack's efforts by making a donation on his VisionCorp's fundraising page. Jack (on left) and Al making breakfast at camp A little...

The Catching Dreams for Kids Event will take place on JUNE 25th, 2022! The event will raise funds to send HIV/AIDS impacted youth to Camp Dreamcatcher's Therapeutic and Educational Camp Session August 21-27. Two Different IN-PERSON Guided Wine Tasting/Food Pairing...

A TEDx Talk by Camp Dreamcatcher Founder Patty Hillkirk How do you make a dream into a reality? Patty Hillkirk shared the life-changing journey of Camp Dreamcatcher and how she, and a small group of dedicated volunteers, created a therapeutic community for children...

October 14 - October 15 Boscov’s in Christiana, DE, is helping to raise funds for Camp Dreamcatcher through their “Friends Helping Friends” Days! It’s easy – just shop at Boscov’s on October 14 and 15, either in-person or online. Camp Dreamcatcher will then receive 5%...

The 9 Most Important Nonprofits In Chester County   September 4, 2020 The season of giving is just around the corner, so now's the time to refocus on those plans of doing good in the community and/or making a difference with a plan and a clear path. Here's a list...