About
CAMP GO BeYOND is a summer camp for children ages 7-17 diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It is a free camp experience, and campers and counselors who can provide their own transportation to and from Livermore, CA may apply.
Programs
- CAMP GO BeYOND summer camp — Children ages 7-17 diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis · Free camp experience in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) — Age 17 by the first day of camp
- Counselor — 18 and over
At a glance
- Ages: 7–17 years old
About the provider
CAMP GO BeYOND was created in 2001 by Dr. Mel Heyman, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco. The program’s mission is to provide a free camp experience where children ages 7-17 diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can have fun in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Everyone under age 18 must be cleared by his or her personal physician, and all volunteers are fingerprinted and background checked. All participants associated with CAMP GO BeYOND are volunteers.
Everyone under age 18 must be cleared by his/her personal physician. All volunteers are fingerprinted and background checked. Everyone associated with CAMP GO BeYOND is a volunteer.
Last updated September 13, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.