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Our 2026 Camp Application Process has not begun yet. For questions and information please email info@sunescape.org

2026 application process

More ‘All Fun’ and ‘No Sun”

Shadow Jumpers and the United Porphyria Association have teamed up (again!) for SUN ESCAPE WEEKEND 2026 happening at Victory Junction in North Carolina.

We are looking for 32 photo-sensitive kids and their families from across North America to join us in early May in celebrating all things Fun and all things No Sun in a way only we know how.

Our application period will open in fall 2025. Check back in periodically for updates or follow Shadow Jumpers and the UPA social media to stay informed.

Sample Application and Camp Timeline

Here is how our 2025 pre camp and post camp process went to better prepare you on the process.

  • September 26th through December 1st - Open application window

  • December 3rd - Families notified of their acceptance

  • December 3rd through December 31st - Open window to complete Victory Junction forms

  • December 10th - Victory Junction application training / Q&A video conference

  • December - Families notified of their Victory Junction approval on a rolling basis

  • January 1st through January 30th - Families who are flying are encouraged to book their airfare early

  • April 1st - Camp programming guide, pre camp survey and family volunteer info sent via email

  • April 28th - Camp family waiver and camp check list sent via email

  • May 1st to May 4th - SUN ESCAPE WEEKEND

  • May 5th - Travel reimbursement form and post camp survey sent via email

  • May 5th through June 5th - Open period for expense report submissions and reimbursement

Dates subject to change