WHAT IS CAMP DREAM?

Camp Dream offers a unique overnight Summer Camp program designed for children and young adults with moderate to severe physical and developmental disabilities.

WHO ATTENDS CAMP DREAM?

We accept all individuals with any type of disability or special need. Many of our campers do not qualify for other summer camp programs, and may not otherwise have recreational and social opportunities.  To date, we have not refused anyone based on medical condition or their financial capability. However, we cannot accommodate campers who may be a danger to themselves or others.

What are the ages?

Camp Dream Summer Camp program typically begins around the age of 4 or 5 years old, however our youngest camper to-date was 3. When each camper begins is largely dependent on each individual, and their parents/ caretakers. We do not have a cutoff in age. Our campers eventually grow out of camp, or they go forever. Our oldest camper to-date is 72 and counting...

WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL SUPPORT EXISTS AT CAMP?

Every session has a dedicated medical staff capable of dispensing medications, providing camper care (such as feeding tubes, catheter, etc.), and routine or emergency first aid.  The Children's Hospital in South Atlanta is approximately 35 minutes away from our overnight Summer Camp facility in Hampton, GA, where urgent care or more serious conditions can be promptly attended to.

WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES LIKE AT CAMP DREAM?

Camp Dream is held at the Calvin Center in Hampton, GA.  This facility offers a beautiful, recreational environment away from worries and concerns of everyday treatment. Our facilities and activities are designed for all Campers/ abilities to participate in.

WHERE WILL I SLEEP?

Campers will sleep in a shared dormitory-style room cabin. Most rooms sleep two Campers and two Counselors and have a private bath and shower.

WHAT AND WHERE DO WE EAT?

Meals are provided in our camp cafeteria three times a day. Special dietary needs are communicated during the registration process, and are accommodated accordingly.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED AT CAMP?

Camp offers many opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation.  Swimming, fishing, boating, water slides, horseback riding and arts and crafts are just some of the activities offered.  During the evening, we plan special events such as karaoke, movie under the stars, Dream Idol and dances which provide vital social interaction opportunities.

WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO-STAFF RATIO?

Summer Camp sessions offer a unique 1:1 ratio.  Each Camper is assigned to their own Counselor. However, there may be times where a Camper with more severe disabilities may be assigned 2 or more Counselors, or times where Counselors In Training (CIT's) are paired with higher functioning Campers under the supervision of another qualified Counselor.  This is at the discretion of the Camp Director.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?

It costs the Camp Dream Foundation $800 to provide a 4-day overnight Summer Camp experience to each Camper and their Counselor. We ask each parent to consider their own financial situation and to pay what they can, apply for scholorship opportunities through local EMC’s, civic groups, Churches, and to consider participating in Camp Dream fundraising activities held throughout the year.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Camper registration may be found under the Summer Camp tab.  

CAN A CAMPER ATTEND MORE THAN ONE SESSION?

At this time, due to the limited number of available slots, and the large number of Campers needing recreational opportunities, we are unable to accommodate individual Campers for more than one session.