Camp Carpe Diem
Camp Carpe Diem is a free overnight camp for children aged 7-17 with epilepsy, offering traditional camp activities in a medically supported environment.
▌ Editor's read Camp Carpe Diem is an overnight camp for children aged 7-17 living with epilepsy, hosted by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). The camp is free for participants and focuses on providing a traditional camp experience with activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and a ropes course, all within a medically supported setting. The website explicitly states the presence of 24-hour medical staff, including neurologists and nurses, to manage seizures and administer medications. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, its affiliation with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta suggests a high standard of care and oversight. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published. Google reviews for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.6 stars from over 2,000 reviews for their main hospital), reflecting a reputable organization, though specific reviews for Camp Carpe Diem are not readily available. The program is clearly an overnight camp, and its ownership type is best described as university/hospital-affiliated due to its connection with CHOA.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Camp Carpe Diem 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
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 210 S Broad St # 5, Winder, GA 30680, USA
- Cost notes: FREE, USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Carpe Diem
- What ages does Camp Carpe Diem accept?
- Camp Carpe Diem is open to children ages 7–18. 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.
- What are Camp Carpe Diem's hours?
- Camp Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem?
- Camp Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem provide lunch?
- Camp Carpe Diem 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
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Carpe Diem.
- Camp Weekaneatit · Camp Weekaneatit · Ages 7–16 · $750/week
- Camp Brightside · Camp Brightside · Ages 5–22 · $550/week