Teen Programs
In addition to summer camp, there are many exciting programs at Camp Sunshine for teens.
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- Teen Retreat
Teen Retreat Weekends offer 13-18 year olds the opportunity to interact with teens that are facing similar challenges. Retreats are held each spring and fall at the Camp Twin Lakes facilities. Teens from all over the state of Georgia, gather to renew old friendships, make new ones, and to share what is going on in their lives. There are a lot of activities planned and special entertainment.
- Summer Camp
One week of Summer Camp is for teens ages 13-18. The program and schedule are designed specifically for teenagers. Summer Camp is held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia. "It's great! Everyone should come! But you're got to be special. You've got to have cancer." - A camper from 1983
- Teen Group
Teen Group is held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at Camp Sunshine House. This is a time to meet, hand out and gain support from other teens who also have or had cancer. This group is for 13-18 year olds who are on treatment or were diagnosed as a teen. Dinner is followed by discussion or activity.
- Washington, DC Excursion
Each spring Camp Sunshine offers an excursion to Washington, D.C., for 16-18 year olds. The four days include many extraordinary experiences and tours. Camp Sunshine arranges to meet members of Congress, tour the Capitol, spend a day with the F.B.I. at their training academy in Quantico, Virginia, tour The White House and experience many of the cultural and educational opportunities in our nation's capital.
- Outdoor Challenge
Every summer an Outdoor Challenge program is offered to a limited number of teens. The program may be a trip to a Dude Ranch in North Carolina or a leadership training program in the Colorado Rockies. The trip is packed with challenges, adventure, fun, and most importantly, the opportunity to discover hidden strengths and build character.
- Lock-In and Winter Dance
Special events are held throughout the year at Camp Sunshine House for teens, such as the Winter Dance and Lock-In. These activities allow the teens an opportunity to see camp friends and to make new friends with those who have recently been diagnosed.
- Planning for College
What's Next? Planning for College is a program offered each fall for high school juniors and seniors. Topics include navigating admission process, getting into the college of your choice and scholarships for cancer survivors.
- Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is available to teens who need support and counseling regarding illness-related issues. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact Missi Hicks, CCLS, LPC, RPT at Camp Sunshine, 404-325-7979.