What is Camp Horizon?

Camp Horizon provides no-cost, year-round programs for youth impacted by foster care in metro-Atlanta. Through outings and events, we help participants explore new opportunities and build meaningful peer connections.

We also provide a holiday sponsor-a-wish program, a week-long sleepaway summer camp, and 1:1 mentoring with vetted, trauma-informed volunteer mentors.

Camp Horizon programs are designed to build community and foster belonging, increase self esteem, teach life skills, and provide opportunities for leadership development.

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Summer Camp

Our week-long summer camp enriches the lives of youth in foster care through meaningful, empowering, and fun experiences. With a 1:1 or 1:2 counselor-to-camper ratio, we provide trust, security, and personalized attention.

Summer Camp

Our week long summer camp is designed to enrich the lives of youth impacted by foster care by creating experiences that are meaningful, empowering, and fun. We partner with Camp Twin Lakes at their state-of-the-art campus in Rutledge, GA and maintain a low counselor to camper ratio of either 1:1 or 1:2 for the entire week of camp.

This framework allows youth to build trust throughout the week and provides them with a sense of security and undivided attention from their counselor.

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Who is Eligible for Camp?

First time applicants:

Ages 8-10 (some exceptions for siblings in the same household)

Must currently be in foster care

Returning to Camp Horizon

Ages 8-18 eligible for camp

Ages 18+ can apply for CIT or LIT Programs

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Outings &
Opportunity Days

Our Opportunity Days offer foster youth consistent moments of joy and connection—be it a day at the museum, a community service project, or a nature hike—fostering resilience and a sense of belonging.

Our year-round, no-cost events, programs, and support help to ensure consistency and community for youth who may lack this in their lives.

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Camp Horizon
Mentoring Program

Our mentoring program surrounds youth with consistent, caring adults who model respect, build resilience, and walk beside them every step of the way.

Fostering Confidence & Resilience

Encouraging Healthy Growth

Preparing for Life’s Next Steps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Summer Camp or program participation cost?

$0.00! We work very hard to keep all of our programs free to participants. We rely on private donations and sponsorships in order to do this. Visit our donation page to learn about supporting Camp Horizon!

Are youth still eligible for programs if they’re no longer in foster care?

Participants must be currently in DFCS custody in order to join Camp Horizon programs, but once they are admitted they can continue program participation regardless of where their placement journey takes them (ie: reunification, adoption, kinship placement).

I have a foster youth between the ages of 8-10 years old. How do I sign them up?

Each year we intake youth during our summer camp enrollment period (March-May). New youth must be between 8-10 years old and currently in state custody. If you have specific questions about a camper's eligibility, please contact our program director by emailing courtney.lindner@camphorizon.net.