What ages does Camp You Be You accept?

Camp You Be You is open to children ages 8–18. 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 You Be You cost?

Camp You Be You publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp You Be You's hours?

Camp You Be You 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.

Who runs Camp You Be You?

Camp You Be You is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Camp You Be You provide lunch?

Camp You Be You 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 8–18

Camp You Be You

Camp You Be You · $250/week

Camp You Be You is an overnight camp for children with spina bifida, offering a supportive environment for medical care and traditional camp activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp You Be You is an overnight camp specifically designed for children with spina bifida, operated by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The camp's website, choa.org/camps/camp-you-be-you, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including medical supervision by CHOA staff. Activities include swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, and a talent show, all adapted to be accessible. The camp aims to foster independence and social skills in a medically supportive environment. While not ACA accredited, its affiliation with a major healthcare provider suggests a high standard of care. Google reviews for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are generally positive, with a 4.6-star rating from over 10,000 reviews, reflecting the institution's overall reputation. Social media handles for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are @childrensatl on Instagram and childrensatlanta on Facebook.

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University programRun by an academic institution

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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Camp You Be You 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: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 8–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1391 Keencheefoonee Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663, USA
Cost notes: USD. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp You Be You

What ages does Camp You Be You accept?: Camp You Be You is open to children ages 8–18. 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 You Be You cost?: Camp You Be You publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp You Be You's hours?: Camp You Be You 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.
Who runs Camp You Be You?: Camp You Be You is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp You Be You provide lunch?: Camp You Be You 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.

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