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Camp Accomplish offers activities that include climbing walls, nature trails, therapeutic riding activities, Arts and Crafts, and STEM activities. Campers also take part in seasonal experiential activities in a therapeutic greenhouse, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and activity circles under the trees.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Camp Accomplish subsidizes more than 50% of the cost of each camper, and nearly 1 out of 3 campers receive additional financial aid.
Camp Accomplish is a summer experience from Melwood and Children’s National, created by uniting the dedication of the Melwood team with the medical expertise and care of the Children’s National team. Melwood was founded in 1963. The camp’s mission statement describes Camp Accomplish as a summer camp open to youth aged 5–18 that serves campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions while promoting fun, safety, challenge, and friendship for everyone.
The leadership team includes Lulu Moeller, DNP, Director of Melwood Recreation Center and Youth Services; John M. Schreiber, M.D., Medical Director for Camp Accomplish; Kelly Vanderwende, BSN, RN, Camps Program Manager for Children’s National Hospital; Marcus Whitehurst, Program Director of Camp Accomplish; and Samantha Raley, Office and Admin Manager. Staff credentials include Lulu Moeller holding a Doctorate in Nursing Practice; John M. Schreiber, M.D., serving as Director of Electroencephalography, Director of the Epilepsy Genetics Program, Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, and Neurophysiologist at Children’s National Hospital, and graduating cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2006; Kelly Vanderwende receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norwich University and working in the Cardiology and Nephrology department at Children’s National for 12 years; Marcus Whitehurst holding a master’s in organizational psychology; Caitlin Martin acquiring her PATH certification in 2014; and Suse Greenstone being a Registered Horticultural Therapist.
Testimonials describe the camp experience as including staff helping campers with daily activities and medications, and note that providers gain a better understanding of what families do day to day to care for their children. Other testimonials describe summer camp as holding significance for children with sickle cell disease and mention campers building friendships, discovering strengths, and creating memories. Additional comments highlight that staff make sure every child is able to take part in activities they are interested in, and describe “doctor talks” where campers talk freely and ask questions among new friends with mutual experiences. One testimonial notes that highlights include pool time and a talent show where campers cheer each other on.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Camp Accomplish subsidizes more than 50% of the cost of each camper, and nearly 1 out of 3 campers receive additional financial aid.
Camp Accomplish is a summer experience from Melwood and Children’s National, created by uniting the dedication of the Melwood team with the medical expertise and care of the Children’s National team. Melwood was founded in 1963. The camp’s mission statement describes Camp Accomplish as a summer camp open to youth aged 5–18 that serves campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions while promoting fun, safety, challenge, and friendship for everyone.
The leadership team includes Lulu Moeller, DNP, Director of Melwood Recreation Center and Youth Services; John M. Schreiber, M.D., Medical Director for Camp Accomplish; Kelly Vanderwende, BSN, RN, Camps Program Manager for Children’s National Hospital; Marcus Whitehurst, Program Director of Camp Accomplish; and Samantha Raley, Office and Admin Manager. Staff credentials include Lulu Moeller holding a Doctorate in Nursing Practice; John M. Schreiber, M.D., serving as Director of Electroencephalography, Director of the Epilepsy Genetics Program, Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, and Neurophysiologist at Children’s National Hospital, and graduating cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2006; Kelly Vanderwende receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norwich University and working in the Cardiology and Nephrology department at Children’s National for 12 years; Marcus Whitehurst holding a master’s in organizational psychology; Caitlin Martin acquiring her PATH certification in 2014; and Suse Greenstone being a Registered Horticultural Therapist.
Testimonials describe the camp experience as including staff helping campers with daily activities and medications, and note that providers gain a better understanding of what families do day to day to care for their children. Other testimonials describe summer camp as holding significance for children with sickle cell disease and mention campers building friendships, discovering strengths, and creating memories. Additional comments highlight that staff make sure every child is able to take part in activities they are interested in, and describe “doctor talks” where campers talk freely and ask questions among new friends with mutual experiences. One testimonial notes that highlights include pool time and a talent show where campers cheer each other on.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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