Soaring to New Heights in 2009

Looking Back at 2009

A Great Year for Camp Twin Lakes

As 2009 comes to an end, Camp Twin Lakes is pleased to reflect on an exciting year. During this difficult economy, many nonprofits have been forced to cut back. CTL is proud to have expanded its programs in many ways this year. In an uncertain economy, supporting our campers is a certain investment. Click here to continue your support.

CTL Opens a Second Camp

Camp Will-A-Way joins the CTL Family

In May, Camp Twin Lakes made history! We opened our second fully-accessible overnight campsite called Camp Twin Lakes- Will-A-Way in Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Camp Twin Lakes has partnered with the State of Georgia to renovate and operate Will-A-Way. CTL- Will-A-Way has a new ropes course, climbing wall, archery range, sailing and water sports program, in addition to many other camp activities. CTL-Will-A-Way hosted more than 1,000 campers this summer in addition to already serving more than 3,500 campers at CTL-Rutledge. Click here to see photos of CTL-Will-A-Way.

Camp... To Go!

CTL takes Camp into Children's Hospitals

Camp Twin Lakes has been working hard this year to bring camp to local children's hospitals though our Camp To Go program. In 2009, CTL held Camp To Go at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, The Children's Hospital in Macon, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Our goal is to reach five children's hospitals in Georgia in 2010!

Highlights from 2009

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Treehouse is Complete

New Additions in Rutledge Inspire CTL Campers

Camp Twin Lakes- Rutledge has a new fully-accessible experiential nature trail that leads campers around the lake and into our new environmental Treehouse, which is home to drumming, nature arts and crafts and more! The Treehouse was designed by Lord, Aeck & Sargent and incorporated ideas from CTL campers. Click here to see more photos of the Treehouse and Nature Trail.

CTL- Rutledge is also "going green" with new energy-efficient HVAC and hot water units in each cabin, a new gym floor made of recycled materials, and completely renovated bathrooms in the Dining Hall.

CTL Launches Day Camps

We're More Than Overnight Camps Now!

In the summer of 2009, Camp Twin Lakes partnered with the Marcus Autism Center to provide four weeks of day camp for kids with autism. We also worked in partnership with Children's Healtchare of Atlanta to hold a week of day camp for kids with spina bifida at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. What an exciting addition to CTL's programs!

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Holiday shopping for someone who has everything?

Looking for the perfect gift for your employees? A gift that keeps on giving?

Give them the Gift of Camp!

Everyone on your holiday list would love to receive the warm feeling of knowing that a special child will have a life-changing week at Camp Twin Lakes. Simply log onto www.camptwinlakes.org and click "Give the Gift of Camp."

Choose from options like sending a cabin to lunch or sponsoring a child for a week of camp. Once you make your gift, Camp Twin Lakes will happily send your recipients our 2009 Signature Card telling them that you made a generous gift in their honor.

Our Signature Cards are also available for purchase separately. These adorable greeting cards feature artwork from a CTL camper on the front and are blank inside. You can purchase a set of 20 cards for $20 from our online donation page!

Camp Twin Lakes is a network of camps providing life-changing camp experiences to thousands of Georgia's children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges each year. We collaborate with over 40 different special needs organizations to create customized programs that teach our campers to overcome obstacles and grow in their confidence and capabilities. Camp Twin Lakes is thrilled to provide programs at various state-of-the-art facilities throughout the state of Georgia, including camps in Rutledge and Winder, children's hospitals, and more!