If you’re looking for support, an alopecia conference or camp is one of the best ways to meet others who understand what you are going through. Conferences and camps are life-changing and deeply connecting. If you are a parent of a child with alopecia, there are support sessions just for you along with activities for your specific age of children.
Alopecia Conferences & Camps in the United States
Cap Kid Camp Florida 2023
Dates: Friday February 24th -Sunday February 26th 2023
Location: YMCA Camp Winona 898 Camp Winona Rd., De Leon Springs, Florida, 32130
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $250.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens, or rent some from the facility when registering.
Registration Deadline: February 20th, 2023
Event Details:https://events.eventzilla.net/e/cap-kid-camp-florida-2138572555?resp=on&dateid=2138381150
Cap KID CAMP TEXAS 2023
Dates: Friday March 17th -Sunday March 19th 2023
Location: Camp Olympia 723 Olympia Dr., Trinity, TX 75862
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $250.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens, or rent some from the facility when registering.
Registration Deadline: March 13, 2023
Event Details:https://capkidcamptexas2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138572758&dateid=2138381154
CAP KID CAMP PACIFIC NORTHWEST 2023
Dates: Friday, April 28th – Sunday, April 30th, 2023
Location: YMCA Camp Orkila 484 Camp Orkila Rd., Eastsound, Washington
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $250.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens.
Registration Deadline: April 24, 2023
Event Details: https://capkidcamppacificnorthwest2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138572753&dateid=2138381085
This is the 2nd year for the PNW CAP Kid Camp, and we are super excited to be having it in the beautiful San Juan Islands again. Camp Orkila is on the water and looks out to President Channel and the Canadian Gulf Islands. Most of Camp Orkila’s 280 acres are preserved forest with hiking and horse trails. The cabins range from open air to full duplex style housing near the conference center.
Cap KID CAMP WISCONSIN 2023
Dates: Friday May 5th-Sunday May 7th, 2023
Location: Camp Edwards YMCA Camp, 8901 Army Lake Rd. East Troy, WI, 53120
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $250.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens, or rent some from the facility when registering.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023
Event Details: https://capkidcampwisconsin2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138572741&dateid=2138381073
ALOPECIAPALOOZA 2023
Dates: Sunday, August 6th-Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
Location: Camp Fitch 12600 Abels Rd. North Springfield, PA, 16430
Cost: $300.00 (Includes Food/Lodging) – Linens available for an additional fee
Registration Deadline: July 30, 2022
Event Details: https://alopeciapalooza2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138574114&dateid=2138383116
Alopeciapalooza is always a favorite camp. Alopeciapalooza lives up to it’s play-on-words name by providing tons of fun. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet alopecia mentors, play sand volleyball, and connect with other kids living with alopecia in this great environment.
CAP KID CAMP COLORADO 2023
Dates: Friday, September 29th-October 1st, 2023
Location: YMCA Camp Shady Brook 8716 S Y Camp Road, Deckers, CO
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $250.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens.
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2023
Event Details:https://capkidcampcolorado2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138572742&dateid=2138381074
This will be another exciting year for CAP Kid Camp Colorado. You will learn outdoor survival skills, go on nature hikes and a Night Watchers night hike. Water exploration and archery will be a few more of the fun activities planned.
CAP KID CAMP CALIFORNIA 2023
Dates: Friday, December 15th-Sunday, December 17th 2023
Location: Camp Gilmore, 26801 Dorothy Dr. Calabasas, California 91302
Cost: CAP Kids are FREE along with children 6 and under. $275.00 for supporting family members, siblings over 6, and friends. Registration includes all meals and lodging. Bring your own linens, or rent some from the facility when registering.
Registration Deadline: December 15, 2023
Event Details: https://capkidcampcalifornia2023.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138572736&dateid=2138381068
38th Annual National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) International Conference 2023
Dates: June 28th-July 2nd, 2023
Location: Denver, CO
Cost: $325 for Adults, $265 for additional family members or friends (children under 4 attend free of charge – confirm details directly with NAAF)
Discounts Available:
Registration Deadline: Conference was a huge success! Check back for next year’s schedule.
Event Details: https://conference.naaf.org/naaf2022/begin
NAAF provides specific workshops to meet the needs of conference attendees, including Child Development and Resiliency, It’s OK to feel sad, and many more. Don’t forget to check out the exhibitor displays or sign up to participate in the Tortoise & Hair race. If you are looking for an opportunity to try on a hair piece, Freedom Wigs, Joli Cameleon and more will be there to help you with the process. Researchers and bio pharmaceutical industry representatives will be presenting their latest discoveries. Children’s Alopecia Areata Conference Camp for ages 5-17 is throughout the weekend too.
Alopecia Conferences & Camps in Australia 2023
2023 Alopecia Awareness Week/Variety Alopecia Areata Adventure Camp
Dates: 2022 Alopecia Awareness Week and Adventure Camp was a Success
Location: Please find your closest camp details below and email [email protected] with any questions or to enrol for 2023.
Cost: Free (limited number of tickets available)
Discounts Available: TBD
Registration: https://aaaf.org.au/aaadventure-camp/
Event Details: Alopecia Areata Awareness Week held in the 3rd week of November. This annual event is a great time to spread the word about this condition which is so often misunderstood. AAAF hosts a range of events across the country during this week, and invite you to attend, or to host your own event! Some regular highlights include the Boldest Bald Brunch, and the Crazy Hair Day, which takes place in several schools and youth organisations across Australia.
Alopecia Conferences & Camps in Canada 2023
COME TOGETHER – ANNUAL CANAAF NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023
Dates: July 21-23rd, 2023
Location: Crowne Plaza, Niagra Falls, Ontario
Cost: Adults $100; Children $75 Ages 4-17 ; Children Free Ages 3 & Under
NEW – Camp Summit @ Camp Maple Leaf August 14-19th, 2023 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Registration: https://www.canaaf.org/camp-summit/?fbclid=IwAR0xKyLA2-IhZCcpoeu6Jjt3Y9vedGN7vW30d_ncbX0Qye2fr6G5dYvUEpw
Alopecia Conferences & Camps in the United Kingdom 2023
2023 Big Weekend
Dates: March 3-5th, 2023
Location: The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP
Registration: https://www.alopecia.org.uk/Event/alopecia-uk-big-weekend-2023
Event Details: The Alopecia UK (AUK) Big Weekend is a weekend-long event designed for adults affected by alopecia. The event is jam-packed with informative talks, research updates, workshops, an exhibitor hall full of alopecia-related products & services and demonstrations, all within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The AUK Big Weekend also provides opportunities to meet and chat to others affected by alopecia, including a Friday evening reception and Saturday evening dinner and disco. Alopecia UK’s Big Weekend is an engaging mix of information sharing, support and fun!
Trip to Alton Towers – 8th trip to the theme park for a day of awareness, support, friendship, fun and rollercoasters!
Dates: Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Location: Alton Towers Theme Park, Farley Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Event Details: https://www.alopecia.org.uk/Event/trip-to-alton-towers-2023