A life-changing weekend camp where teens in foster, adoptive, and group homes discover their worth, build meaningful relationships, strengthen resilience, and experience a community where they belong.
Teens in foster, adoptive, and group homes · October 2-4, 2026 · Free
From waymarkfoster.org/programs/journey-weekend ↗Journey Weekend invites teens ages 12–17 from foster, adoptive, and group homes to an unforgettable weekend camp in the North Georgia Mountains. Through high and low ropes courses, team challenges, art, sports, and roundtable talks, teens build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, and grow in character and resilience.
Highlights include Chapel, a surprise birthday party celebrating each teen, and special experiences like an offsite camping trip for older boys and a spa time for older girls. Campers leave with a photo album capturing memories, encouraging mail from volunteers, and a goodie bag to remind them that they are deeply valued and loved. Above all, Journey Weekend is a place where teens encounter hope, purpose, and the life-changing love of Christ.
Journey Weekend is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are in foster, adoptive or group homes.
Camp is completely free for families. All costs are covered through the generosity of donors and community partners.
Campers enjoy fishing, high and low ropes courses, Chapel, team games, football & basketball, art activities, dance, and special events like Everybody’s Birthday Party, Spa time for the older girls, and optional off-site camping for the older boys.
All volunteers undergo extensive background checks and training in trauma-informed care and child safety to ensure a secure, nurturing environment for every camper.
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