camp: HOPE FULL 2025 FAQ
It’s a big weekend and we know you have a lot of questions! Look at our most Frequently Asked Questions and watch this video from Susan Geoghegan.
Additionally, we have our CAMP QUICK LINKS that we recommend you save on your phone for easy access all weekend long!
If you still have questions – let us know! We are here to help!
This weekend of HOPE FULL camping is to support The Apricity Hope Project. AHP is a Hampton Roads based nonprofit organization that cares for caregivers of medically complex, disabled children. AHP offers restorative retreats for caregivers, care(giver) packages and hospital go-bags for moms and dads in the pediatric intensive care unit with their children. Apricity Hope Project has also continued the efforts of the Geoghegan family in raising awareness and funding for mitochondrial disease research. Learn more about our mission, our founder and our community here!
camp: HOPE FULL is happening at Holiday TRAV-L Park and campground in Virginia Beach, VA. The address is 1075 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
If you are camping – you MUST checkin with the campground first to get your assigned site/cabin. When you drive into the campground, they have their office on the right hand side at the entrance.
After you get settled at your cabin, campsite, etc then come find our NEON GREEN tent! This is the AHP Headquarters tent for the weekend. Check in, grab your goodies, and ask all the questions. This is your home base for schedules, merch, and helpful HOPE FULL humans who’ve got your back all weekend long.This tent is located at RV site 38.
HOPE FULL CONCERT Tickets are still available! You can buy those here: https://givebutter.com/c/camp25
Hope Full Concert tickets only include the concert. Bring your own dinner and beverages, blanket or chairs to sit on.
HOPE FULL Weekend and Day passes include dinner on Saturday night.
Since so much IS included in your passes, it may be easier to tell you what is NOT included:
– Lunch is NOT included but is available on Saturday with food truck GET CHEESY!
– Wine tasting is not included ($10/person)
– Ice cream sundae is not included ($5/person)
– Auction items, raffle tickets and keys to the cooler are extra too
– Shirts for tie-dye are not included. But we have all the other supplies you will need! So bring your own white shirt!
If your guest bought tickets – sure! If your guest did not buy a ticket, they are invited to join us for the day, but they cannot participate in the craft activities or get the food that is included in the passes. They are more than welcome to participate in the auction and raffles, to help us raise more money and awareness! And yes, feel free to bring your pets as long as they are friendly and on leashes!
Please note that we serve a community of families where many of them are severely immunocompromised. We are not requiring guests to wear a mask since we are outside. But if you are sick, please mask.
Absolutely! You can make donations in several ways that you can find here! (Click on the “TICKETS + PASSES” then click “I would just like to donate”)
Yep! The silent auction is online and in-person at camp. The auction will open online on Wednesday April 2 at 5PM. The auction will close on Saturday April 5 at 4PM. You do not have to be present to win an auction item. If you are not at camp: HOPE FULL to claim your item, you must arrange pickup in Suffolk or Norfolk within 7 days. Here is the link for the silent auction.
If you are staying at Holiday TRAV-L Park with us for the weekend, you should have booked your cabin, cottage, RV site or tent site already. Accommodations vary depending on what you have booked. You can learn more about accommodations on the Holiday TRAV-L Website here.
We have everything you need for the weekend’s activities EXCEPT:
– Bring a white shirt for tie dye (unless you pre-ordered a 2025 shirt – that will be waiting for you when you check-in to camp)
– Umbrellas, chairs and blankets to sit on! If you do not have a campsite or cabin, feel free to bring an umbrella for shade, and things to sit on!
We have several musical guests at camp: HOPE FULL 2025!
Friday 4/4 at 7PM: Lee Baskin will be playing guitar by the camp fire! Come for s’mores and music at site 38.
Saturday 4/5: We are celebrating a fun camp weekend over at Holiday TRAV-L’s pavilion! This is a short walk from where the rest of our event will be happening (by the RV sites 36-37).
5PM: Hanks Martin will be LIVE covering several genres to include country, blues and rock-n-roll! They will be playing at the pavilion!
7:15PM: Wonderland, a local VB fave, fun high-energy band! The band has an extensive song list that includes a wide variety of styles, including modern rock, top 40, pop, alternative… lots of fun tunes ranging from 70’s to 2000’s that will move your feet! Wonderland will also be performing at the pavilion.
Absolutely! BYOB and BYOS (bring your own snackies).
This is your weekend! We know that everyone has busy schedules. Participate in whatever floats your boat. You can also take advantage of the campground amenities like the swimming pool, dog park, and putt-putt!
Saturday night’s dinner will be burrito bowls provided by Hackers Bar and Grille! We will have protein options and tons of burrito topping options!
Dress comfortably! This is a campout! Remember that it is April in Virginia Beach… so wear layers and be prepared for the possibility of a little rain. For the concert, we are asking everyone to dress up bright colors (think neon!) or in Wonderland themed outfits! (This is obviously not required but we are giving a prize to the best dressed person!)
We have merch for sale this year! Check out our teal tent for all of the shirts and swag we have available! If we do not have your size, you can order it and have it shipped directly to your home!
Send an email to hello@apricityhope.org and we will get back with you ASAP. Please keep in mind that the weeks before camp is a bit hectic and we are trying to respond to everyone. We cannot wait to camp with you this weekend!
Your ticket is digital. You should have received a confirmation email but if you cannot find it – it’s okay! We should have your name in our system. Come to our AHP Headquarters Tent (It’s a teal EZ up tent on RV site 38) and we will give you your camp welcome packet, bracelets and everything else you need for the weekend.
