About
Discovery Camps offers Camp Discovery, Camp Ohana, Camp Brave Hearts, and Camp Firefly. Camp Discovery is an overnight camp for children ages 7-16 who are in treatment for pediatric cancer or have completed treatment, and Camp Ohana is a weekend camp experience for families whose child with cancer is ages 0-17. Camp Brave Hearts is an in-hospital program that brings a simulated camp experience to children in local hospitals, and Camp Firefly is a bereavement weekend camp experience for families who have suffered the loss of a child to cancer.
Programs
- Camp Discovery — Children ages 7-16 from across Central and South Texas who are currently in treatment or have completed treatment for pediatric cancer · One incredible week each July · Overnight camp at Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville; fully accessible facility with 24/7 medical support; camp is provided at no cost to families.
- Camp Ohana — Families whose child with cancer is aged 0-17 years old · Weekend camp experience; typically in April and October · Free weekend camp experience for the whole family; held at Morgan’s Camp; provided at no cost to families.
- Camp Brave Hearts — An in-hospital program that brings a simulated camp experience to children in local hospitals.
- Camp Firefly — Fall September 11th - 13th · A bereavement weekend camp experience for families who have suffered the loss of a child to cancer.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–17 years old
- General schedule: Camp Discovery is one week each July. Camp Ohana takes place twice a year, typically in April and October.
About the provider
Discovery Camps has been serving families since 1984, with the first Camp Discovery held in June 1984 and the name changing to Discovery Camps in May 2022. The executive director and camp director is Jennifer Cavazos. The program’s mission is to empower children and families facing pediatric cancer through camp experiences that cultivate happiness, resilience, and family strength. Camp Discovery partners with families referred through Methodist Children’s Hospital, San Antonio; San Antonio Military Medical Center; University Health’s CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, San Antonio; and Dell Children’s Hospital, Austin.
Camp Discovery is free to families. Camp Ohana is free to families. Parents are not allowed to visit during Camp Discovery. Campers are not forced to participate in any scheduled activity. Campers receive an acceptance packet prior to camp. Volunteers undergo mandatory online training, camp training, and yearly background checks.
What families say
“As a Camper, was the best part about my summer, having a normal Camp experience despite my cancer. As a counselor now, I love it even more and it brings such satisfaction to see the pure joy in the Campers and their families.” — Matthew Sinclair
“Last year was my first time to visit Camp Discovery and I fell in love with the camp, kids and the volunteers. This is a magical place where kids can be kids. Teed off at cancer is committed to insure that all kids get a chance to go to camp.” — Tommy "Tbone" Bounds
“As a former camper, and current volunteer, I can attest that this organization is wonderful! They do so much for countless kids with cancer and their families. Their tremendous efforts and caring hearts are so impactful In the lives of many.” — Jessica Hoyt Koerlin
Last updated October 31, 2026.
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