OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Teen Retreats

An unforgettable weekend of fun and friendship.

Twice a year, spring and fall, teens in grades 8–12 can join us at Camp Twin Lakes- Rutledge East to pack a whole summer’s worth of fun into one unforgettable weekend. Featuring sports, biking, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and so much more!

Why Camp Sunshine Teen Retreat weekends?

Camp Sunshine’s teen programs provide more than just fun and adventure, they create a supportive community where teens can connect with others who truly understand what they’re going through. Surrounded by peers facing similar experiences, campers build meaningful friendships, gain confidence, and feel less alone in their journey.

Surveyed campers said:

rated their Teen Retreat experience good or excellent.

100%

they made a new friend

90%

they would recommend Teen Retreat to other teens

100%

Edith Tomasetti, RN, MSN | Camp Sunshine Camp Director

Edith has been a part of the Camp Sunshine family since attending the very first camp as a camper in 1983. Prior to joining the staff, Edith was a long-time volunteer, serving as a camp nurse and cabin counselor.

Teen Retreat Information

Application Process

Teen Retreat is available to teens aged 13-18, grades 8-12.
Applications for campers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with precedent given to new campers or those currently on therapy.
If you have questions about Teen Retreats, please contact our Camp Director at 404-325-7979.
All programs are offered at no cost to our families.
CampSite – We use CampSite for all Overnight Camp programs. When you click register, you’ll be directed to CampSite to create a login. This account will be used to register your camper for programs and manage your registrations.

Location and Activities

All Camp Sunshine overnight camping programs take place at Camp Twin Lakes–Rutledge East, a fully accessible facility 50 miles east of Atlanta.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, it features air-conditioned cabins and a welcoming space where campers and families can thrive.
Campers enjoy classic camp activities like swimming, archery, horseback riding, zip lining, arts & crafts, fishing, canoeing, and more.

Volunteers and Medical Staff

Over two hundred dedicated volunteers attend camp every summer to make each camper’s experience memorable.
With a 1:2 ratio of counselors to campers, there is never lack of supervision. Camp Sunshine also provides an experienced medical staff consisting of doctors and nurses who specialize in the care of children with cancer.
Each program also includes a 24-hour on-site medical facility staffed by experienced pediatric oncology professionals from Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, ensuring campers receive the care they need without leaving camp.

For Parents / Guardians

PRIOR TO TEEN RETREATS:

Have a positive family attitude
Give gentle encouragement that missing home is “ok”
Discuss expected camp activities
Express your confidence in his/her ability to be away from home and that the counselors are there to assist them if they should need anything.
Give gentle encouragement that missing home is “ok” (View Missing Home Resource)