Children's Skin Disease Foundation/Camp Wonder

What Children's Skin Disease Foundation/Camp Wonder does

Children's Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by Francesca Tenconi and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. CSDF operates Camp Wonder, a free, week-long residential summer camp at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia, serving approximately 100 children per year aged 6 to 16 with chronic or life-threatening skin diseases from across North America. All program costs, including round-trip transportation, meals, activities, and medical supervision, are covered by the foundation through donations and corporate sponsorships, with no cost to camper families.

CSDF has expanded beyond the original camp into a portfolio of four interconnected programs: Camp Wonder (the core summer residential program), Wonder Wish (a wish-granting program launched in 2017 to engage families between annual camp sessions), Lead With Wonder (a leadership development program for senior campers and young adult staff launched in 2021), and a Dermatology Education Program that places dermatology and pediatric residents, medical students, and nursing students at the camp as volunteers and learners. The organization operates with approximately 11 staff and is supported by a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (Camp Hero, Camp Leader, Camp Friend, Camp Buddy) led by Galderma and Cetaphil at the top tier, alongside Sanofi Regeneron, Incyte, and OrthoDerm.

CSDF's clinical credibility is anchored by co-founder dermatologists Dr. Jenny Kim and Dr. Stefani Takahashi and a Medical Advisory Board that draws on partnerships with UCLA, USC, Stanford, UCSF, Navy Medical, and several disease-specific advocacy organizations (PeDRA, FIRST, NFED, debra of America). The foundation has served thousands of children and families since 2001 and celebrated its 25th year of operation in 2024–2025.

Name

Children's Skin Disease Foundation/Camp Wonder

Legal name

Children's Skin Disease Foundation

Website

https://csdf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Skin Disease Foundation is a nonprofit operating Camp Wonder, a free week-long residential summer camp at Camp Twin Lakes, Georgia, serving approximately 100 children per year ages 6–16 with chronic or life-threatening skin diseases across North America, fully funded by donations and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Children's summer camp
• Pediatric dermatology programs
• Wish granting services
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek, 1600 So. Main Street, #325

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Children's Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) operates Camp Wonder, a free week-long residential summer camp at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia for children ages 6-16 diagnosed with skin diseases. The foundation also runs Wonder Wish, a wish-granting program for Camp Wonder families, and Lead With Wonder, a leadership and mentorship program for senior campers and young adult staff. All costs, including travel, are covered by the foundation through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Children's Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) operates Camp Wonder as its primary program, a free summer camp for children ages 6-16 with chronic or life-threatening skin diseases. The foundation offers four interconnected programs: Camp Wonder (the core week-long residential camp experience at Camp Twin Lakes, Georgia), Wonder Wish (a wish-granting program for Camp Wonder families founded in 2017), Lead With Wonder (a leadership development program for senior campers and young adult staff launched in 2021), and a Dermatology Education Program that provides training opportunities for medical professionals. All programs are designed to improve the lives of children with skin disease and their families by providing wonderful experiences that empower them to have a childhood without limits.

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Products and services

• Camp Wonder A free summer camp program for children ages 6-16 diagnosed with skin disease. Located at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia, the week-long camp provides a safe, nurturing environment free of judgment where children can focus on being kids rather than patients. All costs including travel are covered by the foundation.
• Wonder Wish A wish-granting program established in 2017 to bridge the time between annual Camp Wonder sessions by providing meaningful experiences to Camp Wonder families. Eligible campers can receive one wish per person, with wishes reviewed quarterly.
• Lead With Wonder A leadership program launched in 2021 that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities for senior Camp Wonder campers and young adult staff members.
• Dermatology Education Program A partnership program with dermatology hospitals that welcomes dermatology and pediatric residents, and medical and nursing students to Camp Wonder. The foundation covers all costs for medical staff, creating dermatology scholarships for future caregivers while providing them hands-on understanding of how skin disease impacts patients.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• GaldermaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGalderma is a Camp Hero level sponsor and has been a partner with CSDF for over 10 years. They are a major supporter of Camp Wonder, providing funding to cover costs for children with skin diseases. Galderma is the leading dermatology company globally.
• CetaphilflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Hero level sponsor providing support for Camp Wonder programs and operations.
• Wonder RunflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual fundraising event that generates support for Camp Wonder programs.
• OrthoDermcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Leader level sponsor supporting Camp Wonder operations.
• Sanofi RegeneroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Friend level sponsor providing dermatology-related pharmaceutical support.
• IncytecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Buddy level sponsor supporting Camp Wonder programs.
• Italian Welfare LeaguecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Buddy level sponsor providing organizational support.
• UCLA Division of DermatologyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner providing medical staff and residency program support. UCLA dermatologists co-founded Camp Wonder and continue to provide medical oversight through the Medical Advisory Board.
• USC DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner providing dermatology residents and medical volunteers for Camp Wonder educational programs.
• Stanford Department of Pediatric DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner providing medical volunteers and educational support for Camp Wonder.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner supporting pediatric dermatology care at Camp Wonder.
• Navy MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary medical partner providing healthcare professionals to support Camp Wonder medical operations.
• PeDRA (Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and advocacy partner working to improve outcomes for children with skin diseases.
• FIRST (Foundation for Ichthyosis Related Skin Types)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and advocacy partner supporting families affected by ichthyosis.
• N.F.E.D. (National Foundation For Ectodermal Dysplasia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and advocacy partner for families affected by ectodermal dysplasia.
• debra of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and advocacy partner for families affected by epidermolysis bullosa.
• Aquaphor (Beiersdorf Inc)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind donor providing skincare products for Camp Wonder campers.
• DermavantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind donor supporting Camp Wonder programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Painted Turtle: A SeriousFun-affiliated camp serving children with serious medical conditions in California. Directly comparable to Camp Wonder in mission, free-of-charge camp model, and medical volunteer framework, though serving a broader condition set.
• SeriousFun Children's Network: A global network of 30+ camps and programs serving children with serious illnesses and medical conditions. Directly comparable to Camp Wonder as a condition-specific free camp model, with a similar donor-funded operating structure and medical volunteer model.
• Camp Kesem: A national nonprofit supporting children affected by a parent's cancer through free summer camps and year-round programs. Comparable to Camp Wonder in its free, donor-funded model, university-chapter volunteer infrastructure, and peer-support focus for children facing chronic medical conditions.
• Flying Horse Farms: An Ohio-based camp providing free, medically safe camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. Directly comparable to Camp Wonder's model of fully-funded residential programming supported by medical volunteers and corporate sponsors.
• Victory Junction: A North Carolina-based camp for children with chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses, part of the SeriousFun network. Comparable to Camp Wonder as a free, hospital-supported residential camp with year-round programming for children with medical needs.
• Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Founded by Paul Newman to provide free summer camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. Comparable to Camp Wonder as a free, condition-inclusive residential camp with strong medical infrastructure and a robust donor-supported model.
• Camp Discovery (American Academy of Dermatology): A summer camp program run by the American Academy of Dermatology for children with chronic skin conditions. The closest direct peer to Camp Wonder, serving nearly the same beneficiary population with a similar dermatology-focused mission and free cost model.

Emerging players

• Children's Alopecia Project: A nonprofit supporting children with alopecia and their families through peer support, camps, and connections. Comparable to CSDF as a small, dermatology-focused nonprofit supporting children with a visible skin condition, though narrower in disease scope.
• National Alopecia Areata Foundation: A nonprofit supporting individuals with alopecia areata, including children, with peer-support programming and conferences. Partially comparable to CSDF as a dermatology-focused patient support organization, though it does not operate a residential camp.

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: A large, established nonprofit providing lodging and support services for families of seriously ill children receiving medical treatment. Comparable to CSDF as a pediatric medical-support nonprofit with strong corporate sponsorship, but operates in a much broader hospitality/access-to-care space rather than camp programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/csdfcampwonder
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampWonder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children-s-skin-disease-foundation-camp-wonder
• Instagraminstagram.com/csdfcampwonder

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