Camp Strong4Life Volunteer Information
Each summer, campers spend a week at camp learning about the Strong4Life healthy habits and enjoying traditional overnight camp experiences, such as archery, rock climbing, swimming, sleeping in a group cabin and more! It’s where campers feel an instant sense of belonging and discover their own strengths.
Camp Strong4Life takes place at Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge West Campus in Rutledge, Georgia. The camp features 20 camper cabins, a 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 hosts a network of camps providing life-changing programs to children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges.
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What is Camp Strong4Life?
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 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
The team works our Strong4Life healthy habit sessions into the camp experience and helps your child build skills and boost confidence. Your child will have lots of opportunities to try new things, including:
- Cooking challenges and nutrition demonstrations
- Creative ways to build resilience
- Fun games and challenges
What to expect as a camp volunteer
Our program would not be possible without the support and talent of our volunteers! We depend on volunteers to help campers develop friendships, try new things and discover their potential.
You’ll work with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta wellness experts to give back to the community, enhance your skills, learn more about the field of healthcare and gain resume-worthy experience.
Camp Strong4Life volunteer roles include:
- Camp Counselor: Supervise and care for a group of campers while participating in camp activities like rock climbing, archery, fishing, healthy habit lessons and more. Counselors stay the entire week and sleep in a cabin with their assigned campers.
- Medical staff: Administer medications, triage campers who visit the medical lodge, and provide medical care when needed. Active license required
All previous and new camp volunteers, including medical staff, must attend 2 volunteer trainings prior to attending camp.
Individuals using camp volunteer hours to fulfill required services hours for a degree/program will receive 90 contact hours.
For questions or more information about Camp Strong4Life, contact us at CampStrong4Life@choa.org or (404) 785-7228.
