Camp Twin Lakes
Camp Twin Lakes provides year-round, fully adaptive and medically supportive camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other li...
▌ Editor's read Camp Twin Lakes is a nonprofit organization that has been operating for 30 years, providing adaptive and medically supportive camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to high standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes its medically supportive environment and adaptive programming. Google reviews for Camp Twin Lakes show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the camp's inclusive atmosphere and the positive impact on campers' lives. The camp offers overnight programs across multiple sites in Georgia, focusing on a variety of specialized needs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Twin Lakes is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, GA 30663, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Cost varies by partner organization. Camp Twin Lakes provides scholarships and financial assistance.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Twin Lakes
- What ages does Camp Twin Lakes accept?
- Camp Twin Lakes is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Twin Lakes cost?
- Camp Twin Lakes doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost varies by partner organization. Camp Twin Lakes provides scholarships and financial assistance. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Twin Lakes's hours?
- Camp Twin Lakes runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Twin Lakes accredited?
- Yes — Camp Twin Lakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Twin Lakes?
- Camp Twin Lakes is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Twin Lakes provide lunch?
- Camp Twin Lakes does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Twin Lakes with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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