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Summer Day Camps

FOCUS day camps offer the care children need – and the fun children deserve!  

Children with multiple disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps.  FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone will love. 

Camp Hollywood makes all children feel like STARS!!

Campers enjoy a week of art, music, science, cooking and recreations based on the themes of popular children’s movies.  Counselors are paraprofessionals and teachers who have experience with children with developmental disabilities.

 

Registration: Opens to FOCUS families on March 12th at 10AM.  A small waitlist will open once Camp is at full capacity.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10AM-3PM; Friday 10AM-2:30PM

Fee: $195 for first child; $170 for other siblings.

While fees are charged for day camps, partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

DATES AND LOCATIONS: 

  • June 3-7
    • McDonough – McDonough First UMC | 151 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253
    • Lawrenceville – McKendree UMC | 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • June 10-14
    • Marietta 1 – Johnson Ferry Baptist | 955 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068
    • Atlanta Buckhead – Cathedral of St. Philip | 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
  • June 17-21
    • Decatur 1 – Decatur Oak Grove UMC | 1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
    • Marietta 2 – Marietta Mt. Zion UMC |1770 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
  • June 24-28 
    • Decatur 2 – Decatur Oak Grove UMC |1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
    • Alpharetta – Alpharetta Presbyterian | 180 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
  • July 8-12
    • Peachtree City – Peachtree City First Baptist Church | 208 Willowbend Road Peachtree City, GA 30269
Camp Highlights:
  • Themes: Enjoy a week of art, music, science, cooking, and recreation inspired by popular children’s movies.
    Dedicated Counselors: Our paraprofessionals and teachers with experience in developmental disabilities ensure a supportive and inclusive environment.

Camper Eligibility:

  • Have a physical and/or developmental disability, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
  • Ages 5-29 at the start of their camp week. Priority for ages 5-21.
  • Willing to stay with a group and function in a 1:4 caregiver to child ratio.
  • Have no recent instances of elopement or wandering away.
  • Campers experience transitions in activities every 45 minutes, including changing physical space where activities take place. Campers need to be able to tolerate this level of transition throughout the day.

What Makes FOCUS Camp Hollywood Special:

  • Nurses available for medical care, including G-tube feedings and seizures.
  • Male & Female toileting attendants for diaper changes and restroom support reminders.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced counselors.
  • Caregiver to child ratio of 1:4, with community volunteers for additional support.

Other Important Information:

  • Siblings welcome.
  • 3rd Party Waivers Accepted (InCommunity, Bobby Dodd, Acumen).
  • Partial scholarships available based on financial need.
  • Transportation NOT provided.
  • Campers will pack a cold, nut-free lunch , with a drink.
  • Snacks are provided during Cooks with Books activity.
    • We’ll let you know the ingredients of each day’s snack before camp begins. If your child has dietary restrictions to a particular day’s planned snack, we encourage you to pack an alternative (no nuts, please!).
  • Campers can only attend 1 week of FOCUS Summer Camp.
  • Campers are placed in groups of 8 based on age and transition to activities together with their assigned group.

Application and Childcare Program Details:

  • New or returning campers: We’ll contact you after registration for a brief discussion on your child’s care, medical needs, and behavioral considerations.
  • For children over 70 pounds needing total assistance with toileting, please contact FOCUS after applying to discuss individual needs.
  • We strive to accommodate as many children as possible but need to ensure that we can do that safely in a group setting. FOCUS cannot accommodate children with aggressive or harmful behaviors to self or others.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Siblings 13+ can volunteer in the same or separate groups.
  • You can find more information about volunteering here.

SAVE THE DATE! Registration opens for FOCUS families on March 12th at 10 AM. 

We look forward to another fantastic year at Camp Hollywood!

For more information on our Camp Hollywood, please contact Milligan at [email protected].