camp: HOPE FULL 2026 FAQ
It’s a big weekend and we know you have a lot of questions!
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Camp: HOPE FULL is the largest annual fundraiser for The Apricity Hope Project, a Hampton Roads–based nonprofit that supports caregivers of medically complex and disabled children.
We believe that if we want children to be cared for well, we must also care for their parents.
Funds raised during this weekend directly support:
• Restorative retreats at The Apricity Hideaway
• Hope Mail (care packages for hospital caregivers)
• PICU & NICU Go Bags
• The When Autumn Comes podcast
• Year-round caregiver connection and support
The Apricity Hope Project also continues the Geoghegan family’s advocacy and fundraising efforts for mitochondrial disease research.
This weekend isn’t just camping.
It’s community-powered care.
Our 2026 theme is inspired by classic 80s camp energy — think colorful, comfy, nostalgic, and a little chaotic.
If you grew up with Fraggle Rock, you already understand the vibe:
🌈 Bright colors
🌈 Rainbows
🌈 Mixed patterns
🌈 Oversized sweatshirts
🌈 Retro windbreakers
🌈 Playful, joyful, slightly goofy camp magic
Our unofficial motto this year?
“Camp your cares away — worries for another day.”
What do you do with the theme?
Lean in as much — or as little — as you’d like.
✨ Plan an 80s-inspired outfit for the HOPE FULL Concert on Saturday (Best Dressed Award 👀)
✨ Decorate your campsite
✨ Decorate your cabin
✨ Bring rainbow energy
✨ Go full retro chaos
We’ll be awarding:
🏆 Best Dressed (Concert)
🏆 Best Decorated Campsite
🏆 Best Decorated Cabin
And of course… neon green.
Camp: HOPE FULL is always rocking neon green in honor of our connection to mitochondrial disease awareness.
Neon green represents the children who inspire this weekend — and the mission that fuels it.
So if 80s retro isn’t your thing?
Just bring the green 💚
Participation is completely optional — but creativity is highly encouraged.
camp: HOPE FULL takes place 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 check in with the campground office first to receive your assigned site or cabin.
The campground office is located at the entrance (on the right-hand side as you drive in). They will direct you to your spot.
Once you’re settled, come find our NEON GREEN HOPE FULL HQ tent — this is your home base for the weekend.
At HOPE FULL HQ you can:
• Check in with our team
• Pick up wristbands and pre-ordered merch
• Grab your weekend schedule
• Ask questions
• Meet helpful HOPE FULL humans who’ve got your back
HQ will be located at RV Site 38.
If you’re unsure where to go, just look for neon green. We promise you won’t miss us 💚
YES! Tickets are still available!
You can buy those here: https://givebutter.com/c/camp26
We offer three ticket options for Camp: HOPE FULL 2026.
🌿 Weekend Pass (Friday–Sunday)
Your Weekend Pass includes:
Friday
• Kickoff activities
• Campfire + s’mores
Saturday
• Full day of activities (morning through evening)
• Coffee, hot chocolate + donuts
• Petting zoo from The Teeny Tiny Farm of Suffolk
• Camp crafts + hands-on creativity all day
• Camper Parade
• HOPE FULL Concert featuring The Deloreans
• Access to Creativity Cove, Hope Full HQ, The Common Table & The Fireside Circle
Sunday
• Pancake breakfast
PLUS:
Access to Holiday TRAV-L Park amenities, including:
• Covered swimming pool
• Putt-putt course
• Multiple playgrounds
• And more
⚠️ Your Weekend Pass does not include your campsite or cabin.
After purchase, you will receive instructions to reserve your site directly through the campground.
🌿 Saturday Day Pass
Your Saturday Pass includes:
• Full day of Saturday activities
• Coffee, hot chocolate + donuts
• Petting zoo from The Teeny Tiny Farm of Suffolk
• Camp crafts + creativity all day
• Camper Parade
• HOPE FULL Concert featuring The Deloreans
• Access to Creativity Cove, Hope Full HQ, The Common Table & The Fireside Circle
• Access to Holiday TRAV-L Park amenities
⚠️ This pass does not include overnight accommodations.
🎶 HOPE FULL Music Ticket
Includes entry to the Saturday evening HOPE FULL Concert featuring The Deloreans.
🍽️ What meals are included?
Included with your ticket:
• Saturday coffee/hot chocolate + donuts
• Sunday pancake breakfast (Weekend Pass only)
• Friday campfire + s’mores (Weekend Pass only)
Optional + Pay-Direct:
• Saturday Lunch — Get Cheesy Food Truck (purchase directly from vendor)
Optional Add-On Meals:
(Pre-purchase helps us offset food costs and keep ticket prices accessible.)
✨ Friday Cheese Pizza (whole pie) — $20
✨ Saturday Dinner (Hackers Mexican) — $15/person
✨ Saturday Wine Tasting — $10/person
🎟️ Optional Add-Ons
• Pre-Order Camp Shirts — $25
• Raffle Tickets — pricing varies
• Yeti Cooler Raffle — pricing varies
Add-ons help us keep base ticket prices lower while still creating a full, joy-filled weekend.
Buy your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/camp26
Guests
All individuals participating in Camp: HOPE FULL activities must have a ticket.
If a friend or family member would like to attend, they are welcome to purchase a Weekend Pass, Day Pass, or Concert Ticket.
Guests without a ticket may not participate in crafts, included meals, or scheduled activities.
However, anyone is welcome to support the mission by:
• Bidding in the silent auction
• Purchasing raffle tickets
• Making a donation
Camp: HOPE FULL is a fundraiser, and ticket purchases directly support caregiver programming all year long.
Pets
Yes — pets are welcome according to campground rules.
Please ensure your pet:
• Is leashed at all times
• Is friendly and comfortable around children
• Is supervised at all times
Many children attending have medical complexities and sensitivities, so we ask everyone to be mindful and respectful of shared space.
Camp: HOPE FULL serves many families whose children are medically complex and immunocompromised.
Because this is primarily an outdoor event, masks are not required.
However, we ask all attendees to use thoughtful discretion:
• If you are feeling sick, please stay home.
• Practice good hand hygiene.
• Be respectful of personal space.
Some families may choose to mask, avoid close contact, or keep distance — and we fully support that.
At Camp: HOPE FULL, we lead with kindness and consideration for one another.
Absolutely 💚
Camp: HOPE FULL is the largest annual fundraiser for The Apricity Hope Project, and you do not need to attend to make an impact.
To make a donation:
- Click the “Tickets + Passes” button on our website.
- Select “I Would Just Like to Donate.”
- Enter your donation amount and complete checkout.
You can also support by:
• Bidding in the online silent auction
• Purchasing a 2026 AHP shirt
• Sharing the event with your network
Every dollar raised helps fund:
• Caregiver retreats
• Care(Giver) Packages
• Hospital go-bags
• Mitochondrial Disease Research and Awareness
Even if you can’t camp with us, you can still stand with us.
Yes! 💚
Our silent auction is both online and in-person, and you do not need to attend Camp: HOPE FULL to bid or win.
🗓 Auction Opens: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🗓 Auction Closes: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
All bidding takes place online, so anyone can participate from anywhere.
If you win an item and are not attending camp, you will need to arrange local pickup in Suffolk or Norfolk within 7 days of auction close.
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 provide almost everything you’ll need for Camp: HOPE FULL crafts and activities — just come ready to create 💚
The one exception:
🎨 Tie-Dye
Please bring a white (or light-colored) shirt to dye.
OR
Pre-order a Camp: HOPE FULL shirt in advance and it will be waiting for you at check-in.
We also recommend bringing:
• Camp chairs or blankets for seating
• Umbrellas or shade coverage for daytime activities
• Layers (March evenings can be chilly)
• Sunscreen
Day Campers
If you are attending with a Saturday Day Pass, you are welcome to bring an EZ-Up tent or large umbrella to create a comfortable home base in our event area for the day.
Set up shade. Get cozy. Stay awhile.
If you or your child use adaptive tools for crafting or seating, please feel free to bring whatever works best for you.
🎤 Friday Night (March 20 | 6–8PM)
Join us near Camp HQ (Campsite 38 area) for:
• Firepit
• S’mores
• Campsite Karaoke
Weather and wind permitting, we’ll gather outdoors for a cozy kickoff night to start the weekend together.
🎶 Saturday HOPE FULL Concert
March 21 | 2–4PM
We’re thrilled to welcome back everyone’s favorite 80s cover band — The Deloreans!
Yes. Break out the neon.
Yes. Big hair encouraged.
✨ Important Update for 2026:
In previous years, our concert has taken place in the evening. To better accommodate families with young children and medically complex needs, we’ve moved the concert to the afternoon this year.
📍 HOPE FULL Concert Location
The Saturday concert will take place at the campground’s outdoor movie area, near our main Camp: HOPE FULL event space.
This is new for 2026 — in past years, we’ve used the back pavilion. This year (weather permitting), we’ll be outdoors and closer to all activities.
🌧 Rain Plan:
If weather becomes an issue, the entire Camp: HOPE FULL event — including the concert — will move to the pavilion in the back of the campground.
We’ll communicate any weather-related changes clearly and promptly.
Absolutely! BYOB and BYOS (bring your own snackies).
This is your weekend 💚
You are never required to participate in every activity. Join what feels fun. Skip what doesn’t. Rest when you need to.
Camp: HOPE FULL is designed to be flexible — especially for families navigating medical schedules, energy levels, and unpredictability.
You are welcome to:
• Come and go throughout the weekend
• Take breaks at your campsite or cabin
• Leave and return as needed
• Enjoy campground amenities like the covered pool, dog park, playgrounds, and putt-putt
There is no “right” way to do camp.
Show up. Wander. Craft. Sit by the fire. Take a nap. Repeat.
Saturday night’s dinner will be burrito bowls provided by Hackers Bar & Grille 🌯
We’ll have:
• Protein options
• A variety of burrito bowl toppings
• Build-your-own flexibility
✨ Important: This is a pre-order only meal.
Dinner must be purchased in advance for $15 per person. We will not have additional meals available for purchase onsite.
Pre-ordering helps us:
• Plan accurate quantities
• Reduce food waste
• Keep ticket prices lower
If you did not pre-order dinner, you are welcome to bring your own meal or explore local options.
Dress comfortably — this is camp, not couture 💚
It’s March in Virginia Beach, so layers are your best friend. Be prepared for sunshine, wind, cooler evenings, and the possibility of rain.
We recommend:
• Comfortable clothes
• Sneakers or closed-toe shoes
• Layers (flannels, hoodies, windbreakers)
• A rain jacket, just in case
🎶 Concert + Camp Theme Vibes
This year’s vibe is inspired by classic 80s camp energy — think Fraggle Rock, not nightclub.
Colorful. Playful. A little nostalgic. A little chaotic.
Bright colors, mixed patterns, vintage camp tees, leg warmers, oversized sweatshirts — all welcome.
If it looks like you could “dance your cares away” in it… you’re doing it right.
Dressing up is completely optional — but we will be giving a small prize for best dressed 👀
Camp casual is always correct. Campy 80s magic just makes it more fun.
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 green 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.
