Families of Children Under StressSummer Day Camps
A joyful, fully‑adapted summer camp where children and young adults with significant disabilities or complex needs shine through art, music, theater, cooking, and recreation inspired by beloved movies.
Children and young adults with significant disabilities or complex needs · Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10AM-3PM; Friday 10AM-2:30PM. Stay tuned for February 2027 for next year's registration dates and locations! · $215 for first child; $195 for other siblings.
From focus-ga.org/program/summer-day-camps ↗About this program
With nurses, trained staff, and experienced paraprofessionals on site, every camper is supported to participate safely, meaningfully, and like the star they are.
Children with complex disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps. FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone wil l love.
Campers enjoy a week of art, music, theater, cooking and recreation based on the themes of popular children's movies. Counselors are paraprofessionals and teachers who have experience with children with developmental disabilities.
Our camps are built to support campers who need medical oversight and assistance with personal care support such as medication administration, toileting, mobility support, or feeding. With a registered nurse and trained support staff on site, campers are able to engage in camp activities in ways that are safe, meaningful, and inclusive.
Questions
Can my camper attend more than one session of Camp Hollywood in the summer?
Unfortunately, no. Because of the high participation at each of our camp locations, we are unable to accommodate campers attending more than one week of camp.
Can my camper attend camp with a nurse?
Families who feel their camper would benefit from 1:1 nursing care are welcome to bring a personal nurse to camp. Please contact Milligan to arrange needed documentation.
Can I still register for camp when registration opens, even if my camper is over 21 years old?
Yes! Please register for whatever camp you hope to attend. You will automatically be placed on a waitlist and then removed from the waitlist after a few weeks as space allows.
Can my camper attend camp with an RBT/ABA therapist?
Due to spacing capacity and the pace of our camps, we are moving away from allowing individual therapists to attend in order to provide a safe and structured environment. If you feel there are special circumstances, please contact Milligan to determine if a camper is eligible to attend based on campers' individual needs.
Can typical siblings of a FOCUS child attend camp?
Yes! Siblings 12 and under welcome to attend. Siblings 13+ can volunteer!
Details
- Who
- Children and young adults with significant disabilities or complex needs
- When
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10AM-3PM; Friday 10AM-2:30PM. Stay tuned for February 2027 for next year's registration dates and locations!
- Cost
- $215 for first child; $195 for other siblings.
- Ages
- Between the ages of 5 and 29 at the start of their camp week
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