Camp Elachee 2023 is Presented by Annual Platinum Sponsor
Northside Hospital
along with Annual Gold Camp Program Sponsors
Cargill, Inc.
and
Camp Elachee 2023 is Presented by Annual Platinum Sponsor
along with Annual Gold Camp Program Sponsors
and
May 30-July 21, 2023:
8 Weekly Summer Day Camps
February 6-28, 2023, Family Adventurer and Elachee Patron members are eligible to register their camper(s).
At Camp Elachee, we blend traditional outdoor camp activities with lively exploration in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
We tailor age-appropriate adventures to give campers experiences that bring each weekly theme to life.
Best of all? Campers forge friendships, make lifelong memories, try new things and get to be kids!
Campers will participate in many traditional camp activities in addition to themed, weekly exploration and discovery.
WEEK 1: May 30-June 2, 2023 (4-day camp)
Forest Forensics… Campers will take a deep dive into all things that call the forest home. They will explore animals, plants and waters that flow through our woods to discover their many habits and secrets.
WEEK 2: June 5-9, 2023
Taking Flight… Discover the world of birds. We will explore birds from the the small hummingbird to the large Great Horned Owl. Campers will learn more about how and why these creatures use flight for movement.
WEEK 3: June 12-16, 2023
Expedition Explorer… Put on those thinking caps! This campers will be learning how to survive in the woods without technology and modern equipment. Campers will learn how to build a fire, make a shelter, tell which plants are safe and much more!
WEEK 4: June 19-23, 2023
Space Bound… Blasting off to faraway places, campers will take a closer look at the solar system, stars and even Earth by working to solve mysteries through experiments and exciting activities.
WEEK 5: June 26-30, 2023
Water Wonders… Get ready for lots of water fun! This week campers will be diving into lots of new knowledge while exploring Walnut Creek and all the critters that call the water home!
WEEK 6: July 5-7, 2023 (3-day camp)
Ancient Elachee… Let’s dig back to a time long ago. Campers will learn about native people, dinosaurs, rocks, minerals and so much more!
WEEK 7: July 10-14, 2023
Buggy Business… Take a look at the small world around us. Campers will examine bugs in a way that we have not in the past by exploring the small critters that call the wild home.
WEEK 8: July 17-21, 2023
Camp Rewind… Campers will be reliving some of the most loved parts of the summer! We will be circling back around to the activities and topics that were the most fun and exciting from previous camp weeks.
ELIGIBILITY: Age 4*
CAMP GROUP SIZE: 10 Campers Per Week
PRE-K CAMP FEE: $190 Per Camper, Per Camp Week
To be eligible for a camp discount, Elachee Family Adventurer or Elachee Patron Membership must be current for the camp dates requested.
*PLEASE NOTE: Elachee’s Pre-Kindergarten camp policy is that all campers MUST be age 4 by the start of the camp week for which they are registered AND be able to toilet completely independently (ex: pull pants up and down, wipe, etc.). Accidents for children of this age are understandable and expected. However, a child who is clearly not toilet trained, or has excessive accidents (one or more per camp day), will result in parents being contacted to pick up the child. Additionally, should this happen, the camper’s registration for the week will be dropped without a refund.
ELIGIBILITY: Ages 5 to 12, Kindergarten up to rising 6th Grade for 2023-2024.
CAMP GROUP SIZE: 114 Campers Per Week
SUMMER DAY CAMP FEE SCHEDULE:
To be eligible for a camp discount, Elachee Family Adventurer or Elachee Patron Membership must be current for the camp dates requested.
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CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
To be eligible for a camp discount, Elachee Family Adventurer or Elachee Patron Membership must be current for the camp dates requested.
Purchase your Elachee membership.
Generous Elachee supporters make possible financial assistance for Camp Elachee participants.
Call 770-535-1976 to request a copy of the Camp Elachee financial aid guidelines and application.
NOTE: Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no guarantee of a financial aid award.
Camp Elachee meets the requirements and standards for ‘exemption status’ from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s Bright from the Start.
Attendance policies for Pre-Kindergarten require that each child will attend no more than four (4) hours per day.
Camp Elachee provides teens the opportunity to gain leadership and team-building skills.
Supervised by the Camp Director and mentored by the Program Assistant, CITs will help Camp Counselors provide activities to campers in a safe and well-supervised outdoor setting.
Camp Elachee summer day camps take place for eight (8) consecutive weeks. Limited CIT positions are available.
Work Requirements: Must be able to hike a minimum of two (2) miles per day on uneven terrain and to comfortably work outside for extended periods in the summer heat and rain.
Camp Registration Opens February 1
Counselors-in-Training Camp Fee: $50 Per CIT, Per Camp Week (2-week commitment required)