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Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021
Camp Twin Lakes - Rutledge
In response to parent demand and to further our commitment to serving kids in the community, Children’s Camps, in collaboration with Camp Twin Lakes, will re-open camps for summer 2021. To maintain safety for campers and staffers, and to align with the CDC and American Camp Association’s guidance for returning to camp, we will implement a number of health and safety precautions before and during the camp session, including reducing capacity by 50 to 60%, requiring masking, distancing and hand washing, keeping campers in small groups, requiring pre-camp screening and testing, and more. Please click on individual camp links below for information regarding applications.
Camp Independence is a weeklong summer camp experience for children and teens, ages 8 to 18, who have been diagnosed with kidney disease, are on dialysis or have received a life-saving organ transplant.
From team-building activities to individual support, Camp Independence has something for everyone. With the help of a full medical staff, parents can rest assured that their child will be in good hands. Our licensed medical professionals provide around-the-clock, on-site medical care the entire week of camp.
Camp Independence is held each year at Camp Twin Lakes. Camp Twin Lakes is a network of camps providing life-changing programs to Georgia's children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges. The camp is located an hour east of Atlanta in Rutledge, Ga.
Made possible through the generous support of private foundations, corporations and individuals, Camp Independence gives every child the chance to experience camp, build friendships and make memories to last a lifetime.
Volunteer information
Camp volunteers help campers develop friendships, try new things, conquer fears, discover their potential and create memories that will last a lifetime. All previous and new camp volunteers, including medical staff, must attend a volunteer orientation session prior to attending camp. Volunteer opportunities include:
Camper registration
Please review our Covid-19 Safety Plan to determine if camp is a good fit for your camper and family this summer. If you would like to discuss your child's eligibility for camp and Covid-19 safety measures, contact us at campindependence@choa.org or 404-785-0631.
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021
Email campindependence@choa.org or call 404-785-0631 with questions or for more information.
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