Camp Hope 2026
Camp Hope is a week long overnight camp for children who have been exposed to trauma. Camp Hope America produces a specialized curriculum to help children learn to believe in themselves, believe in others and believe in their dreams. By engaging in traditional camping activities, children learn the skills they need to overcome challenges and have hope for their future dreams.
In addition to the weeklong camp, children are enrolled in a yearlong Pathways program where they continue to engage with the mentors from camp and participate in local activities to learn what their community has to offer!
2024 was our first year to host Camp Hope and we took 20 kids to camp! In 2025, we took 36 campers. This year, we are planning to take 50 kids to Camp Hope 2026!
Here is a taste of a day at camp:
We are excited to host Camp Hope July 5-9, 2026 for children impacted by domestic violence and child abuse in Irving, Texas. If you are interested in helping with this event, there are lots of ways to get involved!
1. Sponsor a camper
$1,000 can send a child to camp for the week!
2. Purchase camp supplies
Check out our Amazon wish list!
3. Write a note of encouragement to a camper
Notes must be received by June 26, 2026 and mailed to:
Attn: Melissa Harrison or Heather Koval
305 N O’Connor Rd
Irving, TX 75061.
Individual notes must be in an unsealed envelope.
4. Sponsor Pathways programming
Campers will be enrolled in year-round mentorship programming to engage with the
resources in their community and their camp mentors. If you are interested in hosting an
event, call the FAC at 972-721-6560.
Financial donations may be made by clicking the Donate button on our website, or mail a check to:
Irving Family Advocacy Center
ATTN: Melissa Harrison
305 N O’Connor Rd
Irving, TX 75061
currently in need of male counselors ages 18-27!
The Irving Family Advocacy Center is working in Partnership with the Irving Police Athletic League to bring this event to Irving!
Camp Hope has been a part of the vision of this program for a long time! In summer of 2023, staff were in the process of becoming an affiliate and observed another Camp Hope program. Here is what the children at that camp had to say about bringing Camp Hope to Texas:
