Best Georgia Leadership Camps Summer 2024 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 8:1 Student teacher ratio (avg)
All equipment, software and materials provided at no extra cost. Extended care available. Parent showcase, Students are able to take their digital files home. Camp T-shirt and Goodies. Great fun learning experience. Hot Lunch program available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: STREM HQ is hands down a leader in STREM education.
Our co founder Aditya Suri won First prize in Samsung National App Academy in 2015.

Strem HQ students are winners too! Our Alpharetta Robotics team Polaris won multiple awards at FLL competitions.

Our Motto is : Imagine. Innovate. Invent .

We believe in :
Our mission is making STEM education nations #1 priority!TM

By taking the kids from:

ST(R)EM??

I LIKE 'ST(R)EM'.

I CAN do 'ST(R)EM'.

I WANT TO do 'ST(R)EM'.

'ST(R)EM' is IMPORTANT to me!©

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Special camps- Leadership academy, Technology and Entrepreneurship.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are welcome to see the student projects on Fridays

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Progressive Academic Year Programs all year round . Special Saturday Workshops for Middle and High school students. Year round Robotics teams (FLL/ FTC)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Different Camps All summer long! Starting June 4 to July 27

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Are you looking for a fun and exciting summer job? Are you 18+? Are you are a technology grad, currently studying in tech field or a tech specialist? Then send us your resume at info[AT]stremhq.com for a fun and exciting summer 2018. Work with like minded pears and innovative technologies like drones, Arduino, raspberry Pi, 3D printing or have fun with Minecraft! Get onboard with the fastest growing tech education companies yet.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities consist of our lodge that houses, our meeting area, game room, kitchen and dining hall. Our bunkhouse facility has 6 cabins and our Sunset Ridge facility has 5 bunkrooms. The spring fed lake is great for swimming, boating and fishing. The athletic field is great for many games. We also have vollyball, octaball, nine square in the air, and an inground swimming pool, etc...

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Yaldi, our location is one of our greatest assets. The natural beauty that surrounds us is truly breathtaking. Our camp is situated on 80 acres of woodlands, with a 13-acre spring-fed lake that provides the perfect venue for a variety of water-based activities. We are pleased to be located next to the 20,000-acre Crockford Pigeon Mountain WMA, which is an excellent place for hiking, exploring, and adventure. At night, our campers can witness the brilliant stars in the sky. Camp Yaldi at Pigeon Mountain Crossing offers an unforgettable summer camp experience against a backdrop of nature's beauty. For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious hotels and resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer no-fee payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for all the details.

2023 Camp Dates + Locations

Alpharetta, GA
May 29 - June 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC
June 18 - 30, 2023

Herndon, VA
July 2 - 14, 2023

Morristown, NJ
July 16 - 28, 2023

Saddle River, NJ
July 30 - August 11, 2023

Waltham, MA
August 13 - 25, 2023

CAMP FACILITIES: Built in 2005, our facilities are modern, climate controlled, and include restrooms. Our property consists of 250 acres featuring a horse barn, gym, outdoor education pavilion, a riflery and archery range, two large playing fields and a beautiful campfire area overlooking one of our two lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Life-long memories can be found here! Where else can you ride a horse, shoot a bow, climb a rock wall, go blobbing in the lake, paddle a canoe, play crazy camp-wide games, hang out with the coolest college students on the planet, and hear awesome devotions about God? Nowhere, but camp!

Your time at Strong Rock is designed so you can have the most fun possible. Counselors can't wait to teach you new skills as you try different activities. Your tribe excitedly prepares for each evening competition, looking for a chance to earn more points for the Pride of the Tribe and Honor of the Warrior trophies. Morning and Evening Lifelines help you explore who God is and what He has to say about you.

New friendships develop and grow as you live together with your counselor and cabin-mates. We want to help you answer the question: What does an abundant and purposeful life look like?

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The HERO program consists of three independent phases. Phase I (rising 10th grade) is a 13-day, voluntary program that is the perfect stepping stone for campers wanting to make a difference in the world. Beyond the traditional camp fun, this program gets campers engaged in interactive group discussions about the importance of Christian role models and gives them the opportunity to practice being one.

Phase II (rising 11th grade) is also offered during 13-day sessions, HERO II encourages you to dig deeper into the responsibilities and skills of servant leadership. You get to study the techniques and character traits necessary for motivating others, in addition get hands-on experience as they assistant our staff in several areas around camp.

Phase III (rising 12th grade) is offered to those who want to put the servant leadership skills they have learned into practice. Participants spend 4 weeks at camp being mentored by an experienced staff member who encourages and guides them through their duties. These participants are a vital part of our camp community as many of their daily responsibilities are important to our camp program.

This program has an application process and campers selected are chosen for their counselor-like qualities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2014 Sessions:
Session 1 (6 day): June 1-6 $845
Session 2 (13 day): June 8-20 $1420
Session 3 (6 day): June 22-27 $845
Session 4 (13 day): June 29-July 11 $1420
Session 5 (13 day): July 13-25 $1420

Eligibility:
One week sessions: Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders
Two week sessions: Rising 2nd - Rising 10th graders
HERO II Program: Rising 11th graders (Available Session 2 and 4 only)

CAMP FACILITIES: With 170 acres of hardwood forests, rolling meadows and pastures, and plenty of shade from the sun, Camp Woodmont's property is spectacular. The facilities include: Dining Hall Nurses Clinic/Staff housing Separate boys & girls cabin areas w/3 bathhouses Basketball gymnasium with stage and crafts room Mini 6-hole putt putt golf course Small lake w/dock Archery range Campfire rings & campout areas Swimming pool, 40 Tall Climbing Wall w/high ropes, zip line and giant swing Challenge course Athletic field Miles of horseback riding trails (w/stables & tack house) Scenic rock formations

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program features traditional summer-camp activities with an emphasis on nature, outdoor adventure, horseback riding, noncompetitive sports, and more. The nondenominational Christian atmosphere is appropriate for children from all faiths. Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.campwoodmont.com for more details.

Founded on strong Christian morals & principles in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories. Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers.

Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers: we have all of the traditional camp activities starting at an introductory level and the camp layout is very conveniently spaced out. We have a lot of returning campers as well!

Come tour the camp at our Open House May 17, 2010 from 2- 5 pm

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Woodmont provides a rich environment full of new friends, monumental achievements and memorable activities. We provide supportive relationships, challenging opportunities, but most important give all children a level playing field from the start, without the pressures of school or suburban life. Everyone is equal at Camp Woodmont.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwoodmont.com for dates & rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please apply online.
Camp Counselor
Camp Photographer
Sports Manager
Events Manager

CAMP FACILITIES: Our campers will travel each day on a luxury coach to various sites in the metro Atlanta area and return to our offices on the college campus each afternoon. Our office is equipped with internet access, state-of-the-art computers, and printers for campers to explore and develop a deeper understanding of the morning travel locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is led by a staff of professionals who work full-time at the Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute.

At the Lowery Institute, we believe that every human being should have a political voice and possess the tools to be a change agent in his/her community

Our values are based on servant leadership, community equity, and rights for all.

We dedicate our efforts to training, developing, empowering, and inspiring leaders to improve their communities for the common good. We serve this mission by focusing on civil and human rights; social justice; education; and community health locally, nationally, and abroad

A key strategic goal is to educate and develop future leaders and change agents to improve community outcomes.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Find the leader in you. Gain tools and skills you can use.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The camp will operate Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a two week camp. Requests for one week will be put on a waiting list and addressed based on availability.

Camp weeks are July 10 -14 and July 17 - 21, 2023

The cost is $1,000.00 which includes 3 camp t-shirts, snacks, lunch, entry fees, and transportation.

CAMP FACILITIES: Fields and forest for exploration, sports, and fun. high and low ropes course, swimming pool, archery ranges, classrooms and cabins, farm animals, gaga pit, tipi, and more unique, engaging camp facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowscamp.org for more details! Established in 1973 on 40 acres of farm and forest in Roswell, High Meadows offers campers a structured recreational program focusing on self improvement, personal responsibility, and environmental respect. In a relaxed, caring, and non-competitive atmosphere, each camper is encouraged to engage in new experiences and social relationships. Each day, we welcome 300 children, from age 4 to 15, to our campus. Bus transportation is available from various locations in the north metro area. Groups are arranged by grade level, and generally have 12 - 15 children with two counselors.

Activities, offered at age-appropriate levels, may include Animal Care, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Swimming, Sports, Canoeing, Traditions, Darkroom Photography, Pony Rides, Ropes, Dance, Drama, Nature, Pioneering, and Woodworking.

Preschoolers participate in a shortened day program with constant nurturing supervision and exploration of our property and activities.

Our oldest campers, rising 5th - 9th graders, exercise responsibility and decision making in developing and following their own class schedule, and by participating in our Knighthood program, which encourages high-level achievement and recognition in each of our activities. High Meadows offers a unique, traditional, outdoor program, with well-established traditions and an exemplary staff. Our summer fun goes hand-in-hand with learning, achievement, and enrichment.

Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowscamp.org for more details!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor-In-Training leadership program for rising 10th graders who have attended High Meadows Camp or School.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowscamp.org for more info.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three, 3-week sessions
$1200 per 3-week session, full day M-F, 9:15am - 4pm, rising K - rising 9th grade
$930 per 3-week session, half day M-F, 9:45am - 1:45pm, preK - rising K
Session 1: June 1 - June 19
Session 2: June 22 - July 10 (no camp July 3rd)
Session 3: July 13 - July 31
Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.highmeadowscamp.org for more details!

CAMP FACILITIES: Along with this spectacular natural setting, you'll find playing fields, horseback riding trails, a barn, stables, a riding arena, a basketball/volleyball gym, a climbing wall, a paintball course, a wakeboard/ski dock, a swimming pool, a diving board, the blob, a 150-foot waterslide, a creative arts room, a mountain lore area, a dining hall, two campfire bowls, a model rocketry area, a props and costumes building, an archery range, a BMX track, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, camper cabins, staff housing, a videography and editing room, a music performance room, a clinic, a camp store, an office, a line call area, a 1/4 mile zipline, a giant rope swing and a flying chair.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cohutta Springs Youth Camp has been a significant part of kids' lives for 30 years. Our camp values include a commitment to developing Christian character through relationships, Christ-centered campfires and exciting activities in God's great outdoors! If seven days of spiritual impact, wrapped up in the most fun a kid can have, is what you are seeking this summer, it's time to register for Cohutta Springs Youth Camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The following Leadership training programs are offered: Counselor in Training (CIT), Staff in Training (SIT), and Wrangler in Training (WIT).

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see the Fees/Discounts page on our website for information on financial aid for campers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp - please visit out website for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.cs-yc.com for a current summer schedule and fee information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Skinner

Sleeps: 64

Details: These cabins have a very unique design and offer great versatility! Each building has two identical sides that can be joined or separated by a locking divider door. Each side of the buildings has 2 private rooms separate from the bunk area, ideal for group leaders. Additionally, all bunks are built in pods, making them more private than traditional bunks.

Camp Big Heart has a 24 hour security staff.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: History:
Camp Big Heart, in existence since 1984, is a unique boarding summer camp which offers a broad range of recreational activities designed specifically for children and adults who are mildly to moderately mentally challenged (who may also have physical challenges) and who are ambulatory. It is recognized as one of the truly outstanding camps of its type in the country and serves the entire state of Georgia.

Mission:
Our mission is to provide the highest quality summer recreational camping experience for Georgia’s developmentally challenged children and adults. Camp Big Heart has over a 30 year history of providing safe, affordable, high quality, individualized and group camping programs staffed and supervised by committed and caring professionals in the field of human services.

Our Goals:
Have fun!
There are countless planned activities and entertainment throughout the week, including pool time, water games, archery, arts & crafts, sports, and many more.
Our staff brings the fun. The Camp Big Heart staff is energetic and passionate about camp, so every moment is a possibility to have fun.
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Celebrate individuality
Each camper gets to choose his/her own Discovery activity for the week.
Each camper gets a superlative trophy at the end of the week celebrating their contribution to the cabin.
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Support growth
We keep our campers moving! Campers exercise and experience the outdoors.
Every cabin goes to six activities throughout the week, where campers try new things and learn new skills.
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Create friendships
Our staff becomes extremely close to each one of the campers in their individual cabins throughout the week.
Campers often become best friends with the other campers in their cabin by the end of the week.
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Encourage giving and helpfulness
Every camper is encouraged to help the clean the cabin and tables at mealtimes as their abilities allow.
Many of our campers help each other by opening doors, pushing wheelchairs, and helping each other get ready in the morning.

Relax
Throughout the week, campers enjoy a boat ride, sit back during nightly entertainment, and get a midday rest as a break from the summer sun.
Both campers and their parents and caretakers take a break from their normal routine by letting Camp Big Heart plan all of the fun.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All staff members are thoroughly screened and
trained. Camp Big Heart has a staff of college age
and older adults many of whom are professionals trained in the fields of therapeutic recreation and special education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is your responsibility to contact the
appropriate organization to ask for funding and to complete the necessary paperwork.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a medical team of nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians who are experienced with working with our camper population. They work out of our on-site medical lodge and there is always someone on call in the medical lodge.

Our medical staff will store prescribed medications in the medical lodge. Our counselors will bring campers to the medical lodge for their meds as needed.

OTHER CAMP INFO: A reminder that campers are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Campers must be toilet trained and able to take care of their personal needs with supervision and
minimal assistance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION 1: JUNE 11 – JUNE 16, 2017 (Camper Ages 14-30) SESSION 2: JUNE 18 - June 23, 2017 (Camper Ages 7-25) SESSION 3: JUNE 25 - June 30, 2017 (Camper Ages 25-60)
Campers will be in cabins with their own age group and will
participate in activities with the same group.

Camp fee of $410
It is your responsibility to contact the
appropriate organization to ask for funding and to complete the necessary paperwork.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love for you to join the Camp Big Heart Family this summer! Camp is an extremely fun, rewarding, and exhausting experience. We have an over 70% retention rate every year, so apply early to guarantee your spot. Applications are Due in April each year please visit our site at Our Camp Website Link: campbigheart.org for more information and Apply now!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our air-conditioned cabins are newly constructed with bunk beds, individual cubbies and indoor shower & toilet facilities. Indoor basketball court, amphitheater, indoor and outdoor activity areas, a heated pool, two pristine lakes for swimming, boating and blobbing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An integral part of the Camp Blue Ridge family are owners/directors, Lori & Joey Waldman. With a combined 70 years of camping between them, they remain dedicated to the beliefs and ideas of what camp does for a child.

Joey was just 11 years old when his parents, Morris and Sheila Waldman, founded Camp Ocala in 1970. Starting his employment in 1975, his 5 years as a counselor and a certified aquatics instructor, prepared Joey for his athletics director position when his parents started Camp Blue Ridge. He has been a camper, counselor, unit leader, a head counselor, athletic director, program director, an assistant director and of course, now, runs Camp Blue Ridge with all the knowledge and heart he has gained.

Lori taught for 33 years, every grade from 2nd through high school. She started working at Camp Blue Ridge when she and Joey married. Having been to summer camp herself in her early years, her love of camp was already there. At Camp Blue Ridge, she is the healthcare manager, program director and the off-season retreat/conference center coordinator.

Together she and Joey work closely with their head counselors and staff to make sure every child has a fun, safe summer making memories and friends that last a lifetime. Along with their daughters, Rikki and Alexa, they welcome campers, staff and their families into their Camp Blue Ridge family.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: S.T.A.R. Leadership program for rising 11th graders.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Yearly Family Camps listed on Facebook

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Blue Ridge Conference & Retreat Center facility offers a multitude of indoor activity and meeting facilities, as well as scenic outdoor facilities suitable to meet all of your needs. One rate for lodging, meals, meeting places and fields.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Each session consists of various field trips, special events, and over 50 camper selected summer camp activities. With proper guidance from our staff, every camper has the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of activities in the areas of aquatics, athletics, outdoor adventure & the arts. Every 3 days (6 periods per day) each camper selects his/her activities (each activity is 1 hour long). At the end of the 3 days, a camper may select new activities, or elect to continue with some.

Campers 5 – 16 years of age may participate in any of our off-campus field trips as well. These trips include: white water rafting, climbing/bouldering expeditions, and our all-camp trips (Six Flags Over Georgia & White Water Park in Marietta). Additionally, each week we offer our exciting camp-wide special events and Color War.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION A
06/12/2022 – 06/24/2022

Call for first time camper rate!
(Teen Program add’l FEE $225)

SESSION B
06/26/2022- 07/30/2022
$6450
(Teen Program add’l FEE $550)

SESSION C
06/12/2022 – 07/30/2022
$8500
(Teen Program add’l FEE $675)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
A Camp Blue Ridge Camp Counselor needs to be an “activity oriented” individual, willing to work for the needs of the children. Staff members receive weekly days off, nights off and a salary competitive with all camps in our region. Our program facilities are exemplary and our living quarters are very comfortable.

They can apply here:
Our Camp Website Link: www.blueridgecamp.com