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Who Can Attend?
We welcome children & adolescents 6-18 years old who have been diagnosed with kidney disease, are on dialysis (hemo or PD), or have received a life-saving organ transplant (kidney, heart, liver, lung).
Campers come from across Georgia & the Southeast to attend this special week. Typically campers are from Georgia, South Carolina & Alabama but other out-of-state campers are welcome (please call for details).
To participate as a volunteer you must be at least 20 years old & be prepared to complete the application process, which includes an interview, background and reference checks. For details please follow this link to the “How Can I Help” page to learn more.
Where Is It Held?
Camp Independence, a partner
of Camp Twin Lakes, holds its
summer camp program at the
Camp Twin Lakes facility in
Rutledge, Georgia. The facility
is located approximately 1 hour
east of Atlanta and 1 ½ hours
west of Augusta.
Camp Twin Lakes provides year-round recreational, therapeutic and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and life challenges. A full camping
facility, CTL provides Camp Independence with a state-of-the-art, fully accessible
camp and indoor facilities that are air conditioned during the warm summer
months. Set on 300 beautiful acres in Rutledge, Camp Twin Lakes provides a
place where young spirits can soar. Camp Twin Lakes is an ACA (American
Camping Association) accredited camp. To learn more about Camp Twin Lakes,
visit their web site at http://www.camptwinlakes.org/ 
When Is Camp?
Camp Independence 2008 will be held June 29 - July 5.
Is There A Cost?
All Georgia campers (treated or residing in Georgia), attend camp free of charge. There is a fee for out-of-state campers, which is usually coordinated through their local NKF affiliate. Please call for details.
 What Types Of Activities
Events Happen At Camp?
Campers & volunteers
enjoy tons of activities &
fun events. Some activities
include: Swimming, Arts &
Crafts, Fishing, Horseback
riding, Archery, Group Games & Sports, Ceramics, Dances, A talent show, Nature, Boating, Other exciting special events & guests.
How About Medical Care?
With the support of a full medical staff of physicians & nurses, parents can rest assured that their child will be well cared for. Our licensed medical professionals volunteer their time and talents to provide round-the-clock/ 24 hour a day, on-site medical care for the entire week of camp. Our medical staff provides care including:
- hemodialysis treatments
- assisting campers with peritoneal dialysis treatments/ exchanges
- dispensing medications
- treatment of the occasional cuts & scrapes.
Other Staff?
In addition to our superb medical staff, we are lucky to have a fantastic staff of
counselors, activities & logistics staff who
commit their time to ensuring that each camper has a memorable experience. Campers are assigned to cabin groups by age & gender with two to three counselors assigned to their cabin. But it is the combination of all staff members who make camp a great week!
What Makes Camp Independence Special?
Camp Independence is Georgia’s only overnight, week-long summer camp providing essential medical care, treatment & FUN for kids with kidney disease and transplants. Camp Independence recognizes that campers are normal children but have special needs. We strive to provide these children with opportunities for development & individual growth, peer support & normal life experiences.
For additional questions or further information, please contact Tracy Jenny, Camp Director, by email at tracy@kidneyga.org or by phone at (770) 452-1539 extension 20 … or toll free at 800-633-2339.
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