About Camp Strong4Life

We are thrilled to announce that Camp Strong4Life, in collaboration with Camp Twin Lakes, will open for summer 2023. While the impacts of COVID-19 are not yet behind us, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta values these programs and has carefully considered many factors to allow us to move forward. To maintain safety for campers and volunteers, and to align with the CDC and American Camp Association’s guidance for returning to camp, we will implement a number of health and safety precautions before and during the camp week.

An exciting overnight camp where our Strong4Life healthy habits meet your favorite outdoor activities: archery, rock climbing and more! It's where campers feel an instant sense of belonging, discover their own strengths and make memories to last a lifetime.

At Strong4Life, we know that healthy habits are the key to feeling good, performing our best and being healthy inside and out. Our camp teaches kids and parents about the four Strong4Life healthy habits:

• Eat smarter, drink water
• Screens away, go play
• Get rest to be your best
• Emotions are real, express how you feel

For kids 8 to 12 years old who are above a healthy weight (BMI greater than the 85th percentile), Camp Strong4Life provides a unique opportunity to help jump-start a healthier future through a traditional summer camp experience. As a volunteer you have the opportunity to inspire and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Strong4Life healthy habit sessions blend into the camp experience and help your child build skills and boost confidence. Some examples:

• Cooking challenges and nutrition demonstrations
• Creative ways to build resilience 
• A ‘Be Active Day’ full of fun games
• Opportunities to try new activities and find things your camper enjoys

Camp Strong4Life takes place at Camp Twin Lakes new Rutledge West Campus in Rutledge, Georgia. The camp features 20 camper cabins, lakeside amphitheater, fishing and boating dock, a state-of-the-art swimming pool with a waterslide, and 120 acres of farmland for gardening and farm education.

Camp Twin Lakes is a network of camps providing life-changing programs to children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges. To learn more about Camp Twin Lakes, visit camptwinlakes.org.

Camp Strong4Life has a full team of healthcare professionals and camp counselors, working together to support your child.

Our camp staff includes:

• Dietitians
• Exercise physiologists
• Doctors
• Physician assistants
• Nurses
• Licensed therapists
• College students pursuing degrees in health promotion, public health, recreational therapy and more.

Camp Strong4Life is also supported by the Camp Twin Lakes summer staff.

Camp Strong4Life will be held June 11-16, 2023. 

Applications for the 2023 Camp Strong4Life are now open! Click here to apply today.

Acceptance to camp is on a first come, first serve basis.

Thanks to generous donations and our partnership with Camp Twin Lakes, we are able to offer camp at the reduced cost of $350 per camper.

Please note that no refunds will be given for missing any parts of the program; all parts are required.

Financial scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Financial scholarships are offered to families when the cost of camp prohibits them from participating in the program or they qualify for Medicare and/or Medicaid.

Financial scholarships can be applied for when completing your camper’s application form. Your submission will be reviewed once all documentation is received, and you will be notified of your scholarship award.