Visit our joint Sun Escape website for additional information HEREThursday April 29th to Sunday May 2nd at Victory Junction In Randleman, North Carolina
The countdown to another unforgettable weekend of sun-safe adventure has officially begun! Shadow Jumpers and the United Porphyrias Association are excited to announce that applications for Sun Escape Weekend 2027 are now open! Returning for its fourth consecutive year, Sun Escape will once again bring together families affected by rare photosensitive conditions for a one-of-a-kind camp experience built around friendship, adventure, and the freedom to have fun without fear of the sun.
Following an incredible 2026 weekend filled with new friendships, unforgettable activities, and cherished traditions, we're preparing to welcome 32 photosensitive families and 42 volunteers for another exciting chapter of All Fun. No Sun. Hosted at Victory Junction in Randleman, North Carolina, Sun Escape provides an environment where children living with photosensitivity can participate in traditional camp experiences alongside peers who understand their unique challenges, while parents and siblings build meaningful connections with families who share similar experiences.
Family applications are open to residents of the United States and Canada with a primary photosensitive child age 17 or younger, with up to eight family members eligible to attend together. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Shadow Jumpers and the United Porphyrias Association will once again provide 100% reimbursement for reasonable family travel expenses. We're also seeking 40+ enthusiastic volunteers, ages 18 and older, who are photosensitive themselves or have a personal or professional connection to the community. Eligible volunteers can receive travel stipends of $500–$600 to help offset their expenses.
Applications will be accepted from November 10 through December 31, 2026, with applicants expected to receive notification of their selection status around January 3, 2027. Whether you're a returning family eager to reconnect with old friends, a first-time applicant hoping to discover a community that understands your journey, or a volunteer looking to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply! Four years into this incredible adventure, Sun Escape continues to prove that while the sun may limit what we can do, it will never define what we can experience together.
Family Application: HERE
Volunteer Application: HERE
Application and Camp Timeline for Families
November 10th through December 31st- Open application window
January 3rd - Families are notified of their acceptance
January 3rd to January 31st - Open window to complete Victory Junction forms
January 3rd to January 17th- Families to complete required camp theme questionnaire
January 7th - Victory Junction application training / Q&A video conference
January - Families notified of their completed Victory Junction forms on a rolling basis
March 1st - Deadline for families who are flying to submit their booked airfare itinerary
April 1st - Camp programming guide, waivers, pre camp survey, checklist and assigned family volunteer info sent via email
April 29th to May 2nd - SUN ESCAPE WEEKEND
End of Day May 9th - Deadline to submit travel expenses
May 10th to June 15th- Expected timeline families can expect to receive reimbursement for their submitted expenses