Families of Children Under StressFamily Camp
A joyful weekend getaway at the fully adaptive Camp Twin Lakes, where families of children and young adults with significant disabilities can relax, connect, and enjoy accessible activities together.
Families of children and young adults with significant disabilities · Spring: April 17th-19th, 2026 (Registration Opens February 24th). Summer: August 14th-16th, 2026 (Registration opens June 23rd). Families arrive for check in Fr · While fees are charged for Family Camp, partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
From focus-ga.org/program/family-camp ↗About this program
From paddle boats and archery to arts, music, and climbing, every member of your household is included in the fun.
Families have access to their own large, shared cabin or lodge room WITH air conditioning. Rooms come with twin-size mattresses; families need to bring sheets and linens for their own use. Rooms also have accessible showers, toilets, and sinks for the family to use.
Meals are provided by the Camp Twin Lakes kitchen staff and families will be able to inform the kitchen staff ahead of time about dietary restrictions and allergies.
Camp activities are planned in coordination between Camp Twin Lakes and FOCUS – CTL staff will facilitate archery, climbing, swimming, and more. FOCUS also offers Saturday "day-only" registration for families that would prefer not to spend the entire weekend. The Saturday "day-only" option includes a lunchtime meal, snacks, and camp activities like boating, fishing, and climbing.
Children/young adults can not be left unattended at Camp Twin Lakes. Families are responsible for childcare at FOCUS family camp. Only Registered Immediate Family Members can be on Camp Twin Lakes Site. FOCUS cannot accommodate ANY walk-in family members.
Questions
Can children or young adults be left unattended at Camp Twin Lakes?
Children/young adults can not be left unattended at Camp Twin Lakes. Families are responsible for childcare at FOCUS family camp
Who can be on the Camp Twin Lakes site?
Only Registered Immediate Family Members can be on Camp Twin Lakes Site. FOCUS has to send Camp Twin Lakes a list of all those who will be on site prior to the start of camp. FOCUS cannot accommodate ANY walk-in family members.
What is the cancelation policy?
FOCUS will refund your event fee minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks before the event date. Any cancellation within two weeks of the event date will not receive a refund.
Are meals provided?
Meals are provided by the Camp Twin Lakes kitchen staff and families will be able to inform the kitchen staff ahead of time about dietary restrictions and allergies.
Are there scholarships available?
While fees are charged for Family Camp, partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
Details
- Who
- Families of children and young adults with significant disabilities
- When
- Spring: April 17th-19th, 2026 (Registration Opens February 24th). Summer: August 14th-16th, 2026 (Registration opens June 23rd). Families arrive for check in Fr
- Where
- Camp Twin Lakes; 2026 Spring at Rutledge West, Summer at Rutledge East
- Cost
- While fees are charged for Family Camp, partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
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