Frequently Asked Questions "F.A.Q."
What is Camp Hope?
What is the purpose of Camp Hope?
Who are the teen counselors?
Who are the adult counselors?
What can I expect at Camp Hope?
How can I be involved?
What do I get to do at Camp Hope?
What about eating at Camp Hope?
What is Camp Hope?
Camp Hope is specially designed for the children of men and women who are serving time in a federal, state or local prison system, regardless of the state they are incarcerated in. Camp Hope is comprised of two camps that occur during the same week: Cornerstone and the Leadership Training Academy. Cornerstone, the younger camp, is for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade children living in metro Atlanta whose parent(s) are incarcerated. The Leadership Training Academy is for those young men and women who attended Camp Hope as a Cornerstone camper. Campers are recommended by their teen counselor, adult counselors and/or camp directors to attend LTA.
What is the purpose of Camp Hope?
- Campers learn they are precious in God's eyes & are provided a positive, fun-filled week away from the worries of their world.
- Counselors (teens, college students and adults) are provided a way to ACTIVELY respond to God's call in their lives in their local mission field.
Who are the teen counselors?
- 9th-12th graders or college students
- well grounded in their Christian faith
- volunteer a week of their summer to spend 24/7 with the campers
- Teen counselors are placed in Cornerstone and are paired with a camper in a one-to-one relationship. Generally, college counselors are placed int he Leadership Training Academy. A teen or college counselor is a mentor, sister/brother and friend for the whole week.
Who are the adult counselors?
- adults act as the "moms & dads" of the counselors and campers in the cabin
- provide support through prayer, advice and encouragement
- adults are an integral part of Camp Hope who help nourish the counselor/camper relationship.
What can I expect at Camp Hope?
- Cabin bonding time, BIG praise and worship morning and nights, special guests, great food, loads of fun and everything else you would find at summer camp.
How can I be involved?
- You can be involved with Camp Hope by being a teen, college or adult volunteer, helping with pre-camp work or making a donation.
What do I get to do at Camp Hope?
- Each day has a special theme and activities tied to that theme. Fun activities include Kickin'Kidz worship, swimming, crafts, outdoor activities, singing, testimonies presented by professional athletes, and MUCH MUCH MORE!
What about eating at Camp Hope?
- Good food, and lots of it, is served buffet style for every meal. Breakfast usually consists of scrambled eggs or pancakes, bacon or sausage, biscuits, grits, cereal,
fruit and juice. Lunches can be hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken fingers or build-your-own sandwich. An ample salad and potato bar is also included at every lunch. Dinners consist
of pot roast, baked chicken, ham, all of which come with a vegetable and potato. Of course, no meal would be complete without dessert, which might be ice cream, cake or an assortment of fruit cobblers. You are guaranteed not to go away hungry!!
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