For the 13th year, the DAV-supported Camp Corral summer program will return to support the children of those who’ve served. Between June and August, Camp Corral will host 21 weeklong summer camps across the country, providing recreational opportunities and assistance to children ages 8 to 15 who have a parent who either is a disabled veteran or died as a result of their service.

DAV has been a long-standing champion for Camp Corral due to their programs designed to empower children who share in the sacrifices of military service. Through DAV’s Just B Kids scholarship program, more than 6,800 children of ill, injured or fallen veterans and service members have attended Camp Corral programs at no cost to their families. This special camp gives them the opportunity to simply be kids while making connections, building coping skills and increasing self-confidence.

“In 2016, we began our partnership with Camp Corral to help expand the program’s outstanding mission to support veterans and their families,” said DAV National Adjutant Barry Jesinoski. “Children of disabled or fallen veterans have endured unique hardships and sacrifices due to their parents’ service. We’re grateful for Camp Corral’s commitment to providing kids from around the country the joy of a week away at camp and a community with which they relate.”

As a national leader and provider of educational resources, research and advocacy related to the challenges faced by wounded, ill and fallen military service members’ children—many of whom provide caregiving duties within their families—Camp Corral partners with DAV to build life skills, resilience and independence.

 

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