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The two-week session has long been the backbone of our summer camp program. In addition to their regular schedule, campers participate in special activities including tubing on the Chattahoochee River, a Sunday worship service put on by staff and campers, and an overnight campout. For the overnight campout, our two-week campers get to choose a spot on camp to camp out and cook over an open fire. They will also have the option to pre-register for additional activities such as whitewater rafting, daily horseback riding, theater arts trips, and more! A two-week session starts on a Monday morning and ends on a Saturday morning with a memorable camp show and lots of hugs for their newfound friends!
| Price until April 30: $1,240.00 | 1. Jun 4 - Jun 16 2. Jun 18 - Jun 30 | 3. Jul 2 - Jul 14 |
Our one-week sessions are open to campers of any age wishing to stay for only one week. They are able to participate in most of the same fun daily activities as the two-week campers with only a few exceptions. One-week sessions run from Monday morning through Saturday morning. Campers live in cabins and participate in five activities a day.
| Price until April 30: $690.00 | 1. Jun 18 - Jun 23 2. Jun 25 - Jun 30 | 3. Jul 9 - Jul 14 |
YWCO Horseback Camp is a fun, learning environment for intermediate and advanced riders who have mastered at least the skills of turning both ways, halting, walking, trotting and cantering.
Campers will spend a minimum of five hours per day at the stables. The day begins with catching and feeding and ends with grooming, feeding and turning them back out. In between, horseback campers receive excellent instruction from our Horseback Director and staff to improve their riding and jumping skills, go on trail rides, have an overnight riding campout, and learn care of horses and tack. This program is considered a "working camp" where campers are assigned 1-2 horses they are responsible for taking care of. This includes feeding, grooming, and yes, mucking the stalls! These campers are housed together, but they eat meals, have rest period, store, free swim, and participate in evening program with the rest of camp. These campers spend the most time together by far; therefore they form very strong bonds with each other, their counselors – and of course the horses! To top off their stay, riders perform during a horse show on closing day for their parents, showing off new skills and talents they have learned at camp.
| Price until April 30: $1,490.00 | 1. Jun 4 - Jun 16 2. Jun 18 - Jun 30 | 3. Jul 2 - Jul 14 |
The Horseback Specialty Program is definitely for the true horse enthusiast. Rich in tradition, horseback is one of our most popular activities on camp!
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) is a 2-year process.
First-year CITs live in a separate building with the CIT Director. Much of their time is spent learning about the experiences of camp counselors, and how do deal with camp-related issues. These girls also have duties like leading songs, helping with the dishes, and helping tuck campers in. The hands-on activities, opportunities to help in the cabin and lead evening program, and growth in confidence and self esteem, support the culmination of this two-part program.
Second-year CITs live in the cabins with campers and counselors. They are treated very much like staff, and have some staff privileges like spending time in the staff lounge. These girls meet on a daily basis with the CIT Director to discuss their experiences in the cabins, activities, and everyday camp life. Upon completion of the CIT Program, these graduates are eligible to become a counselor. Many of our summer staff have completed this program, returning to camp year after year.
Graduates of the CIT program, upon becoming counselors, provide staff strength and continuity to the program. Because of their unique contributions, first year CITs pay about half of the regular camper fee and there are no fees for second year CITs.
| Price until April 30: $880.00 | 1. Jun 3 - Jun 23 2. Jun 24 - Jul 14 | 3. Jun 3 - Jun 23 4. Jun 24 - Jul 14 |
The Counselors In Training (CIT) program provides the opportunity for young women, who have completed their first year of high school, to participate in a three-week program involving development of leadership, programming, teaching, health and safety, and outdoor skills.
There are several extra activities available for an additional fee. Space is limited and advance registration is required. During registration, check for rates and to see which activities are available for your session. (Please note age restrictions for specific activities.)
Advanced Outdoor Living Skills: Concentrates on outdoor cooking and leave no trace camping. Campers will go on an exciting off-site camping trip with the OLS Director.
(Ages 11 and older – for Two-Week Campers only) $30.00
One-Time Horseback Ride: Campers have the ability to spend some time with the horses during one session on one day during camp. Special care is taken to introduce the camper to the horses and how to ride a horse. Their time with the horses culminates with a slow ride around the ring under a counselor’s supervision.
(All ages – available for One-Week and Two-Week campers) $25.00
Daily Horseback Program: Campers spend one activity period at the horse park every day except Sunday. Time is evenly divided between riding lessons and learning basic care of horse and tack.
(All ages – for Two-Week Campers only) $140.00
Theater Arts Trip: The rich, cultural resources of the North Georgia Mountains provide opportunities for off-camp trips to local attractions or to a live drama presentation in this talent-filled area.
(All ages – for Two-Week Campers & Horseback Specialty campers) $40.00
Whitewater Rafting: With the Nantahala River roaring nearby, campers can journey with staff and raft the river on a guided trip once during the session.
(Ages 12 and older & minimum of 60 pounds – for Two-Week Campers & Horseback Specialty campers) $60.00
| You may add any combination of these optional activities during the registration process. |
