Mission
THE PAINTED TURTLE SEEKS TO REACH BEYOND ILLNESS, TO INSPIRE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES TO BECOME THEIR GREATER SELVES. IT IS OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE A YEAR-ROUND, LIFE-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT FOR THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES - ONE THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN AN AUTHENTIC CAMP EXPERIENCE BY SUPPORTING THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS AND OFFERS THEIR FAMILIES CARE, EDUCATION, AND RESPITE.