REGISTRATION FOR ALL CAMPS is now OPEN!!

If you have any questions ahead of time, please contact Victoria Coles- Program Director at victoria.coles@dsa-gc.org

We are excited for the 2025 planning of our Camp Programs–Camp Holiday our summer day camp, Camp Horizon our sleep away camp and our Adult Retreat weekends. See below for descriptions and locations of Camp Holiday and Camp Horizon. The Adult Weekend Retreat information is posted here Adult Camps.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST?? For all Camp Horizon volunteer interest sign up here.

If you are interested in a counselor position for Adult Retreat Weekend or Camp Holiday (Summer Day camp) please complete the form and reach out to contactus@dsa-gc.org with your resume. Camp Holiday Counselor Interest

CAMP HOLIDAY

Camp Holiday- SOUTH- St. Stephen Methodist Church

SUMMER 2025

Session 1 (1 week only): June 23-27

Session 2 (2 weeks): July 7-18

Session 3 (2 weeks): July 21-Aug 1

Session 4 (1 week only): Aug 4-8

Camp Holiday- NORTH- Crossway Community Church

SUMMER 2025

Session 1 (2 weeks): June 16-27

Session 2 (2 weeks): July 7-18

Session 3 (2 weeks): July 21-Aug 1

Camp Holiday is a day camp for campers with Down syndrome, ages 5-21, in the Greater Charlotte area. Camp activities are based on weekly themes and include arts & crafts, water play, science experiments, literacy, and so much more! In addition, participating campers enjoy weekly yoga, drama, music, Zumba, Spanish lessons, and movement class facilitated by trained professionals. Each group of campers is supported by a certified teacher and 1-2 camp counselors- offering a 3:1 counselor-to-camper ratio. Campers ages 14-21 will participate in activities that promote independence and vocational readiness as a part of their camp experience each day. These campers will help prepare daily snacks, assist with collecting & distributing materials and supplies to classrooms (which will be monitored closely to promote camper health safety), participate as role models for younger camper group activities, engage in lessons that promote communication, problem solving, self- advocacy and more. Younger campers will practice vital social and communication skills through exploratory hands-on activities as well as physical activities to promote health & growth. Participants attend camp Monday-Friday. Campers that will be attending Camp Holiday Session 1 /Session 2 /Session 3 can chose to participate from 9am-2pm OR 9am-4pm when you register.

TIME:

Campers will attend from 9am-4pm. There is a 9am-2pm option available on the registration site for a discounted rate.

TUITION:

Cost (Camp Holiday -South): $300 (1 week sessions)/ $600/(2 week session) (9am-4pm)
Cost (Camp Holiday- North): $300 (1 week sessions)/ $600/(2 week session) (9am-4pm)

Scholarships are available for eligible families. To apply for a Camp and/or Retreat “Angel Guyeska” Scholarship, please go to the camp registration site, create an account, and fill out the application form located in the “Camper/Participant Information” section.

Do you want to sponsor a camper for Camp Holiday?
Donate here.

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CAMP HORIZON

SUMMER 2025 DATE:
August 13-16, 2025

Camp Horizon is a 4-day/3-night traditional overnight experience at YMCA Camp Harrison in Boomer, NC. Participating campers with Down syndrome, ages 10-17, enjoy traditional camp activities, including horseback riding, arts & crafts, boating, fishing, swimming and more. Campers are assigned a 1:1 volunteer counselor for the duration of their time at camp. Camp Horizon builds self-confidence and independence within the context of a traditional sleep-away camp experience.

Cost: $350

Scholarships are available for eligible families. To apply for a Camp and/or Retreat “Angel Guyeska” Scholarship, please go to the camp registration site, create an account, and fill out the application form located in the “Camper/Participant Information” section.
Do you want to sponsor a camper for Camp Horizon?
Donate here.