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GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS
2011
BERRY CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: JANICE MILLER – DIRECTOR
DIANNE CONE – ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
ADDRESS: 3017 Walton Way
Augusta,GA 30909
PHONE: (706) 738-6792
(706) 738-8028 (Fax)
WEBSITE: theberrycenter.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide the highest quality care, support
and learning experiences for individuals with
severe developmental and physical disabilities.
DAYS AND HOURS: Monday through Friday
Extended care available – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Persons with developmental disabilities ie. –
cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, or other
neurologic or sensory impairments.
AGES SERVED: 18 and older
FEES: Private pay or Public Assistance
NO SUMMER CAMP
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Berry Center, Inc. is a certified Georgia
Medicaid provider offering Day Habilitation and
Day Support Services for individuals
transitioning into the community from a public
school or residential settings. The center’s
goal is to maximize each individual’s daily
living, self-help, communication, socialization
and motor skills. Activities include pre-
vocational training, opportunities for recreation
& leisure, functional academics and volunteer
activities in the community. Patrons bring their
lunch. Transportation is available.
CAMP ALL STARS
CONTACT PERSON: MICHELLE RADFORD
Michelle.radford@ccboe.net
Columbia County Schools
4781 Hereford Farm Road
Evans GA 30809
TELEPHONE: (706) 541-2723 x t 5341
LOCATION: Greenbrier Elementary School
5116 Riverwood Parkway
Evans, Georgia 30809
DATES: June 6 - 30
HOURS: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday - Friday
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Students who cannot participate in other
recreational programs because of their unique
needs.
FEES: Free
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to assist students
with disabilities who cannot participate in other
recreational programs because of their unique
needs. The program focuses on the
development of lifetime leisure skills. Program
content includes organized games, arts and
crafts, physical activities, cooking, music, and
other leisure activities.
CAMP BRAVE HEART
CONTACT: SHANNON CHAPMAN
PHONE: (404) 785-6735
WEB SITE: campbraveheart@choa.org
ADDRESS: 1405 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide a positive life experience for
children and teens affected with heart disease
and heart transplant recipients.
DATES: JUNIOR WEEK JUNE 19 – 24
TEEN WEEK JULY 31 – AUG. 4
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with heart disease and heart
transplant recipients
AGES SERVED: 7 – 13, 14 - 18
FEES: No fee
LOCATION: Camp Twin Lakes
Rutledge, GA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Swimming, arts & crafts, boating, other
traditional camp activities.
CAMP BREATHE EASY
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CONTACT PERSON: NYLETA WALLACE, CAMP DIRECTOR
DAYS AND HOURS: This is a residential camp located in Rutledge,
GA.
DATES: MAY 29 – JUNE 3
AGES SERVED: 7-13 years (Co-Ed)
FEE: The non-refundable registration fee for Camp
Breathe Easy is $25. The total program fee for
Camp Breathe Easy is $230. Offer Scholarship
ADDRESS: American Lung Association of Atlanta
2452 Spring Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
PHONE: (404-231-9887 or 1-800-LUNG USA
PRIMARY FOCUS: To promote self-confidence and self-
management of a chronic disease through
education while combining traditional camp
activities and programs is separate and apart
from the $25 registration fee.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Call contact person for further information.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp Breathe Easy is a seven-day, six-night
overnight camp for children, ages 7-13, with
asthma. Camp Breathe Easy is for children
with asthma who need medication and are
limited in summer camping opportunities. The
children learn asthma self-management
techniques and coping strategies to better
handle their illness. Children receive a
traditional summer camp experience under the
watchful eye of medical professionals who
volunteer their time to the program.
CAMP BURNT GIN
CONTACT PERSON: MARIE AIMONE
ADDRESS: DHEC Box 101106
Columbia, SC 29211
CAMP LOCATION: 1980 Burnt Gin Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168
PHONE: (803) 898-0455
PRIMARY FOCUS: Serves children and teenagers who have
physical disabilities and chronic illness
DATES: One week sessions scheduled throughout the
summer. Call for dates.
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with physical disabilities and chronic
illnesses. Limited to South Carolina residents.
AGES SERVED: 7-15, 16-19, 20-25
FEES: There are no fees.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This overnight camp provides activities built
around themes. Activities include instructional
swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games,
fine arts, and nature activities.
CAMP GLISSON
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CONTACT PERSON: RUSSELL DAVIS
ADDRESS: 690 Camp Glisson Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
PHONE: (706) 864-6181
WEBSITE: www.glisson.org
DATES: Call for camp session dates and information
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children and youth with mild-moderate
disabilities
AGES SERVED: 10 – 20+ YEARS OLD
FEES: $545 - $595 per week
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp Glisson offers a caring and safe
Christian environment. A special program is
held in the summer months called
“Sparrowwood”. The Sparrowwood program
hosts mentally challenged youth and adults at
eight week sessions. Campers with mild or
moderate mental challenge, who are physically
mobile, are cared for by compassionate, well
trained college students. Emphasis is placed
upon outdoor music daily, outdoor recreation,
crafts, and skilled supervision.
Camp Glisson is owned and operated by the
United Methodist Churches of the North
Georgia Conference.
CAMP GWYNN VALLEY
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CONTACT PERSONS: ANNE AND GRANT BULLARD
ADDRESS: 301 Gwynn Valley Trail
Brevard, NC 28712
PHONE: (828)885-2900
WEBSITE: http://www.gwynnvalley.com
PRIMARY FOCUS: Non-competitive, creative, international focus
for the younger child.
DATES: Residential; single and multiple sessions. Call
for updated session information.
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Limited mainstreaming of children who can
handle the mountainous terrain. Occasionally
open to other children.
LOCATION: Brevard, North Carolina
AGES SERVED: Children 5 to 14 years of age (K-8th grade)
FEE: Call camp directly; fee varies according to the
length of program that was selected.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A nurturing environment focused on the
developmental needs of the younger child.
Creative, integrated program: farm, grist mill,
fine arts, sports, web of life, horseback riding,
outdoor living skills, waterfront, crafts, ACA
accredited, M.D. in residence, continuous
operation since 1935. Call for application for
the summer.
CAMP HAWKINS
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CONTACT PERSON: KENDRA SEWELL
ADDRESS: 505 Waterworks Rd. (mailing)
Palmetto, GA 30268
PHONE: (770) 463-8645
PRIMARY FOCUS: This is a residential camp for children with
varying developmental disabilities.
DATES: Call for dates
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with varying disabilities such as
Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Attention
Deficit Disorders, learning disorders, brain
injuries and/or developmental delays.
LOCATION OF PROGRAM: 800 Rudeseal Road
Mt. Airy, GA
AGES SERVED: 8 – 21 YEARS
FEE: Call for information
(partial and full scholarships are available)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Staff to camper ratio is one to one to insure
that the needs of each camper are met. This
ratio also allows for a close camper to
counselor relationship, which makes it more
comfortable for campers who have never been
away from home.
CAMP HOPE
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CONTACT PERSON: GREG BROCK
Brock5@clemson.edu
ADDRESS: 263 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-0737
PHONE: (864) 646-7502
Fax (864) 646-3620
WEBSITE: www.clemson.edu/outdoorlab
DATES: June 19 -25 ages 18 & older
June 26 – July 2 ages 13 & older
July 3- 9 ages 8 -18
July 17 – 29 ages 13 & older (2 Weeks)
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Mentally challenged children and adults.
LOCATION OF PROGRAM: Outdoor Laboratory of Clemson University
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Most of the campers come from South
Carolina; however, some campers come from
Georgia and North Carolina
FEE: $370.00 in SC state $500.00 out of state
$675.00 in SC state $800.00 out of state
(Two Week Camp)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This camp provides aquatic activities, archery,
arts and crafts, camping skills/outdoor living,
canoeing, challenge/rope courses, drama,
sailing, and swimming.
CAMP HORIZON
CONTACT PERSON: TALITHIA NEWSOME
Special Education Department
Richmond County
ADDRESS: 864 Broad Street (mailing)
Augusta, GA 30901
PHONE: 706-592-3987 ext. 200
706-826-1132
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide children with disabilities a summer
program that will help them bridge the gap
between the end of their school year and the
beginning of the next year.
COST: TBA
DAYS AND HOURS: TBA
FEES: TBA
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: All types of disabling conditions. Students with
extreme behavior problems may stay in camp
as long as they cause no threat to other
campers or to themselves.
AGES SERVED: 4 – 21
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Swimming, activities, sports, arts and crafts,
field trips, academics, music. The staff is
composed of special and general education
teachers and trained volunteers.
CAMP INDEPENDENCE
CONTACT PERSON: DANIELLE HALL, DIRECTOR
PHONE: (770) 452-1539 ext. 20
FAX (770) 452-7564
(800) 633-2339
WEBSITE: www.kidneyga.org or org
daniellehill@kidney.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: The primary focus of this camp is to build
independence and self-esteem in pediatric
kidney patients.
DAYS AND HOURS: JULY 24 – 29 Call for Hours
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: The camp is open to children with kidney
disease or those who have received a heart,
lung, kidney or liver transplant. The camp is
wheelchair accessible.
Campers primarily come from Georgia;
however, out-of-state campers are welcome.
LOCATION: Camp Twin Lakes
Rutledge, GA
AGES SERVED: 8 – 18 YEARS
FEE: Residents of GA pay no fee
Call camp for out-of-state fees
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive program offering everything
from sports and arts and crafts, to computers,
group initiative, performing arts, and water
activities.
CAMP RAINBOW
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CONTACT: KIM ALLEN
LOCAL TELEPHONE: (706) 721-5503
WEBSITE: www.cmc.mcg.edu
SESSIONS: Sunday, July 31 – Thur. August 4
PRIMARY FOCUS: This camp is limited to the pediatric oncology
patients from the Medical College of Georgia
AGES: 4 – 16 (Plus 1 live-in sibling allowed)
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with cancer or rare blood disorders
FEES: None
LOCATION: Camp Twin Lakes
Rutledge, GA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp activities include swimming, arts
and crafts, nature, drama, music, sports,
horseback riding, scuba diving, kayaking,
ropes course and other related activities.
CAMP KRAZY LEGS
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CONTACT: NYLETA WALLACE
LOCAL TELEPHONE: (404) 785-4425
SESSIONS: Day camp Chattahoochee Nature
Center ages 5 – 10 June 13 - 17
Ages 7 – 9 July 10 – 14
Ages 10 – 21 July 10 - 15
Overnight camp Twin Lakes
July 4 -9
PRIMARY FOCUS: Camp recreation focusing on independence,
socialization and self-care.
AGES: 4 – 16 (Plus 1 live-in sibling allowed)
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with Spina Bifida
FEES: $100.00 Registration fee
Scholarship offered
LOCATION: Children Health Care of Atlanta
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Traditional Camp activities and independent
building activities
CAMP SUNSHINE
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CONTACT PERSON: AMY MOOSBRUGGER
ADDRESS: 1850 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033
WEB-SITE: www.mycampsunshine.com
TELEPHONE: (404) 325-7979
1(866)786-2267 xt12
PRIMARY FOCUS: The goal of Camp Sunshine is to give young
people with cancer a chance to feel normal, to
romp and play among other children with
whom they feel at ease.
SESSIONS: June 26 – July 1 – July 3 – July 5
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children and adolescents who have or have
had some form of cancer or leukemia
LOCATION OF CAMP: Camp Twin Lakes
Rutledge, GA
AGES SERVED: 7 - 21
FEE: Call for information on fees.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: One of the primary goals of this camp is to
provide as care-free a time as possible for the
camper. Qualified medical personnel are at
the camp at all times. The camp clinic is
equipped for blood counts, administration of
chemotherapy and other necessary
treatments. The camp offers swimming,
boating, riding, tennis, arts and crafts, and
other activities. Write for a brochure.
CAMP T.B.I.
(TO BE INDEPENDENT)
CONTACT PERSON: NYLETA WALLACE
TELEPHONE: 1-404-231-9887 EXT.223
1-404-577-8854
E-MAIL: nyleta@camptwinlakes.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: Camp TBI is a week-long over night summer
camp designed to give children with brain
injuries a chance to experience a safe
camping experience.
DAYS: July 17 - 22, 2011
LOCATION: Camp Twin Lakes
Winder, GA
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with brain injuries
AGES SERVED: 8 – 21
FEES: None
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The camper must have acquired a brain injury.
Disability may have resulted from stroke,
tumor, trauma or encephalopathy. All campers
should be able to take care of the self-care
needs at some level. Assistance with self-care
can be provided. Activities include rope score,
horseback riding, boating, and karaoke.
CAMP TOCCOA
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CONTACT PERSON: ELAINE BRINKLEY
ADDRESS: 92 Camp Toccoa Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577
TELEPHONE: (404) 527-7125 Ext 134
(706) 886-2457 Summer Camp
(800) 439-5624 (Within GA.)
WEBSITE: www.camptoccoa.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: Camp atmosphere with focus on fun
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children in this program are mildly involved
and are in mainstreamed classes. All campers
must be able to work within the established
staff and camper 1:8 ratio. The terrain is hilly
and rough. The children must be able to walk
independently.
LOCATION: Toccoa, GA
AGES SERVED: Children between the ages of 7 – 16
FEES: $530 per week
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp Toccoa offers swimming, canoeing,
horseback riding, drama, arts and crafts,
hiking, archery, sports, and creative writing.
The program includes an emphasis on the
natural environment. All campers participate
in nature and craft activities.
CAMP GEORGIA LIONS FOR THE BLIND, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: KRISTEN PISCUS
www.glcb.org
ADDRESS: 5626 Laura Walker Road
Waycross, GA 31503
TELEPHONE: (912) 283-4320 or
in Georgia only: 1-888-297-1775
PRIMARY FOCUS: To enhance the campers physically, mentally,
and socially through the use of recreation,
education, socialization, and rehabilitation
programs in an outdoor setting. Our program
strives to enhance qualities such as personal
motivation, self-confidence, leadership, and
self-reliance in a fun-filled setting.
COST: In-state: $150 GA Lions Clubs sponsors the
major cost for campers. Out-of-state: $250 for
1 week.
SESSIONS: One to two week summer residential camping
sessions for individuals with visual
impairments.
Five sessions held throughout summer. Call
for information regarding dates and age
ranges
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children and adults, ages 6 + may attend.
Eligible campers must have a visual loss of
20/70 or greater in their best eye with
correction.
LOCATION: The Georgia Lions Camp is located 12 miles
southeast of Waycross, Georgia, on GA Route
177, just off US 82. Near the Okefenokee
Swamp and Laura S. Walker Park
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp activities include arts/crafts, horseback
riding, canoeing, performing arts, camping,
nature programs, swimming, outdoor game,
and off-campus field trips. All buildings are air-
conditioned. Same sex communal bathrooms
with full time staff supervision. Medical
personnel are on duty 24 hours. The camp
staff includes personnel with experience
working with the visually impaired.
CAMP SERTOMA
CONTACT PERSON: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR LAB
GREGG COOLEY
ADDRESS: Lehotsky Hall
Box 340735
Clemson, SC 29634-0735
PHONE: (864) 646-7502
WEBSITE: www.campsertomasc.com
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide camp activities for underprivileged
children and children with speech and hearing
impairments.
DATES: One week sessions (Sun-Sat)
June 19 thru July 30
AGES SERVED: 7-13
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Underprivileged children and children with
speech and hearing impairments
FEES: None
LOCATION: Clemson University Outdoor Laboratory
(Five miles from the University on Lake
Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIION: Six one-week sessions held throughout the
summer.
Activities include: swimming, canoeing,
sailing, hiking, fishing, pontoon boating,
archery and crafts. Games include: volleyball,
tetherball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf, and more.
Some campers participate in the Outdoor
Adventure program involving rope courses,
wall climbing and special trips.
CAMP WALK’N ROLL
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CONTACT PERSON: PEGGY HOOD, HEALTH CARE SERVICE
COORDINATOR
ADDRESS: 2187 Northlake Parkway
Building 9 Suite 160
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 621-9800
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide an outdoor camping experience for
youngsters with neuromuscular disorders.
(Must be registered with Muscular Dystrophy
Association MDA.)
DAYS AND HOURS: July 10 – 15, residential camp
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Individuals with any of the 43 neuromuscular
diseases covered under the MDA program.
Specially designed for young people with
limited mobility or those who use wheelchairs.
LOCATION OF CAMP: Camp Twin Lakes
Rutledge, GA
AGES SERVED: Youngsters between the ages of 6 through 17
FEE: None
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp activities include arts and crafts, fishing,
nature skills, magic shows, ceramics, archery,
concerts, boating, and table games.
Organized afternoon and evening group
activities are also featured. The program will
be individualized and adapted to meet the
abilities of each camper. Each camper has
his/her own counselor who provides care and
is a “buddy”. Call or write for more information.
CAMP Oo-U-La/Camp Cool
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CONTACT PERSON: DANA DILLARD
ADDRESS: 2575 Chantilly Drive
Atlanta GA 30324
(404) 320-6223
1-800-273-2876
Fax (404) 320-6190
WEBSITE: www.gfbf.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: This camp provides burn-injured children with
an opportunity to face social and physical
challenges among their peers in an accepting,
family-type setting.
DATES: Seven day, residential camp. Call for dates.
Dates and locations vary.
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Burn survivors
LOCATION: Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Eatonton, GA
AREA SERVED: Georgia; residents of other states if treated in
a Georgia Burn Care Facility. Other cases
considered on an individual basis.
AGES SERVED: 7 – 17 years of age
FEES: Free
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Camp is designed to give burn injured children
a week of being “Normal” and unconditional
acceptance, without the normal issue they face
day to day regarding their scars and looks.
They also have the opportunity to meet and
socialize.
CAMP WANNAKLOT
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CONTACT PERSON: KIM WILSON
ADDRESS: Hemophilia of Georgia
8800 Roswell Road, Suite 170
Atlanta, GA 30350
PHONE: (770) 518-8272
(678) 722-0238
(800) 866-4366
WEB SITE: www.hog.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide recreational activities and to
educate children with hemophilia and other
diagnosed bleeding disorders about their
condition.
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: This camp is a residential camp for young
people who have hemophilia or a related
bleeding disorder
AGES SERVED: 7-17
SESSIONS: July 17 -22
FEES: $10 registration fee; Call for fee information
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Recreational activities involving arts and crafts,
swimming, boating, archery, basketball, fishing
and more. Individuals also have the
opportunity to learn more about how
hemophilia and other bleeding disorders affect
their lives.
CAMP H2O for Special Needs Children
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CONTACT PERSON: AUDREY S. ANDERSON
ADDRESS: Georgia Aquarium
Education Department
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
PHONE: (404) 581-4198
WEB SITE: www.aanderson@georgiaaquarium.org
PRIMARY FOCUS: To explore the aquatic realm
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: This camp is for children with high functioning
autism or mild learning disabilities.
AGES SERVED: 5-8
SESSIONS: June 7 – June11 (Tentative)
9:30am -3:00pm
FEES: $200.00
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This is a week-long day camp using the
world’s largest aquarium to explore the aquatic
realm.
CAMP JULIENA
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CONTACT PERSON: BONNA LENYSZYN
ADDRESS: 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B
Decatur, GA 30032
PHONE: (404) 292-5312
(800) 541-0710
PRIMARY FOCUS: Designed to encourage the deaf and hard of
hearing child to gain independence, self-
confidence, develop social-emotional skills,
increase communication, and to build
leadership skills.
AGES SERVED: 6-17
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children diagnosed as deaf and hard of
hearing in Georgia.
DATES: Teen camp (ages 13-17) July 4-8
Camp Lookout, Rising Fawn, Georgia
(Tentative)
Youth camp: July 18-24
Camp Viola, LaGrange, Georgia
FEES: Registration fee - $20; Teen Camp - $380
Youth Camp - $210
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Variety of games, swimming, boating,
canoeing, fishing, hiking, recreation, arts &
crafts, nature activities, campfires, stories,
presentations, and theatrical production.
CAMP KUDZU
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CONTACT PERSON: KAT SHREVE
ADDRESS: 5885 Glenridge Dr.
Suite 160
Atlanta, GA 30342
PHONE: (404) 250-1811
WEB-SITE: www.campkudzu.org
SESSION: June 5 -10, Twin Lakes
June 12 – 17, Twin Lakes
July 31 – August 6, Camp Barney Medintz
PURPOSE: To provide a summer camp and family retreat
program where individuals with diabetes can
enjoy Georgia’s woods, water and sunshine in
a place where they don’t have to explain why
they need shots, snacks, meal plans, and
blood sugar monitors.
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children ages 8-16 with diabetes
FEES: $700.00 per camper
Call for camp scholarship information.
PROGRAMMING: Recreational experiences that promote self-
confidence, personal growth, and
development. Activities include canoeing,
archery, arts and crafts, rope course, hiking,
field sports, and swimming. Evening programs
feature special performances, music, dancing
and celebrations.
GEORGIA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND (GAB)
SUMMER CAMP
CONTACT PERSON: DR. CHRISTINA DAVIS
ADDRESS: Georgia Academy for the Blind
2895 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
LOCATION: Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) Campus
Smokey Powell Center
PHONE: (478) 751-6087
PRIMARY FOCUS: To bring together blind and visually impaired
students from schools throughout Georgia for
The short course weekend, April 8,9 and 10.
AGES SERVED: 10 - 17
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children diagnosed with blindness or visual
impairments.
DATES: June 12 – 17
FEES: Camp is free, and is open to Georgia
residents.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The GAB Short Course Weekend will focus on
the Expanded Core Curriculum, with an
emphasis on Assistive Technology and Daily
Living Skills.
The summer program is designed for children
who are visually impaired or blind, and fall in
the age range of 10 -17years.
Students must display independent living skills
appropriate to their age, and should possess
the physical, mental, and behavioral
capabilities to benefit from the programs
offered.
To obtain GAB registration forms, please go to
the following websites:
www.gabmacon.org
pjoiner@doe.k12.ga.us
mperkins@doe.k12.ga.us
or call: (478) 751-4407
(478) 751-4426
THEATRE ART CAMP
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CONTACT PERSON: MARTHA JO BRUMIT
Theatre Arts Camp
Alton Heritage Arts, Inc.
PO Box 390 30 Alabama St.
Cave Spring, GA 30124
TELEPHONE: (706) 777-8705
LOCATION: Theatre Arts Camp
Alton Heritage Arts, Inc.
PO Box 390 30 Alabama
Cave Spring, GA 30124
DATES: Call for dates
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: All children 8-16
FEES: Call for fees. Limited scholarships available.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A two-week Day Camp, “Theatre Arts in the
Park”. No auditions are required. Classes in
acting, voice, movement, and stagecraft are
instructed by a professional theatre staff under
an artistic director. The first week of camp is
held in a restored classroom building in Cave
Spring where an end of the week concert is
performed in the town Cave. The second
week and final performance is in Cedartown
Civics Auditorium. Students may also
participate in creating plots, writing scripts, and
preparing props and costumes.
CAMP ASCCA
CONTACT PERSON: EASTER SEALS CAMP ASCCA
P.O. Box 21
Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861-0021
TELEPHONE: (256) 825-9226
In Alabama Only: 1-800-843-2267
WEB SITE: www.campascca.org
DATES: May – August (go on website for sessions)
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Physically and Mentally disabled
6-21yrs old
FEES: $695.00
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This camp involves swimming, water skiing,
tubing, canoeing, boating, fishing, golf, arts
and crafts and more.
CAMP LIONS DEN
CONTACT PERSON: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR LAB
JANAY CHIESEL
ADDRESS: Lehotsky Hall
Box 340735
Clemson, SC 29634-0735
PHONE: (864) 646-7502
WEBSITE: www.clemson.edu/outdoorlab
PRIMARY FOCUS: To provide camp activities for children with
visual impairment or blind.
DATES: August 1-7
AGES SERVED: 7-13
INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Children with visual impairment or blind
FEES: None
LOCATION: Clemson University Outdoor Laboratory
(Five miles from the University on Lake
Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIION: Six one-week sessions held throughout the
summer.
Activities include: swimming, canoeing,
sailing, hiking, fishing, pontoon boating,
archery and crafts. Games include: volleyball,
tetherball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf, and more.
Some campers participate in the Outdoor
Adventure program involving rope courses,
wall climbing and special trips.
CAMP STRONG4LIFE
CONTACT : LAURA L. COLBERT
PHONE: Office (404) 785-7242
Fax (404) 785-7243
WEBSITE: www.choa.org/campstrong4life
SESSIONS: Camper weeks at Camp Twin Lakes Dream
In Warm Springs, GA
July 3-8 And July 10-15
PRIMARY FOCUS: A camp for overweight and obese children and
Their families
AGES: 9 – 14
FEES: $150.00 Scholarships available
LOCATION: Camp Twin Lakes Dream, Warm Springs GA
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Childhood obesity
