What does a life-sized inflatable snow globe, hamster ball racing, DJ, bubble machine, photo booth, crafts, games, Chick-fil-a and snow cones all have in common? Well, of course, they were all at the Camp Dermadillo reunion, along with a group of incredible people, on Friday, December 29th at The Health Museum! And it was a blast! It definitely brought the gift of friendship and fun for all those who attended. The Camp Dermadillo reunion is sponsored by A Children’s House for the Soul and is an annual event during the winter holiday season. The goal is to bring together campers and staff from the American Academy of Dermatology’s Camp Discovery TX camp that is a one-week camping experience at Camp For All each August. The holiday reunion is a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
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