Overnight Camp
WoHeLo and Welcome to Camp Toccoa
For many families, summer camps, particularly overnight camps, have been a cherished summer experience for generations. Uniquely situated on 176 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia, Camp Toccoa is a traditional summer camp boasting forested trails, waterfalls, a lake, high and low ropes courses, swimming pool, an environmental education center, and a state-of-the-art riding stable.
Our coed summer camp for young people entering grades 2 to 12 offers a variety of fun and challenging activities. Our energetic staff, many of whom were campers themselves, are dedicated to helping campers learn about themselves and the natural world around them.
Campers choose from a variety of morning activities. Some options include:
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Horseback Riding *Additional $30 per week*
- Arts & Crafts
- Swimming
- Low Ropes
- High Ropes (depending on age)
- Nature
- Outdoor Living Skills Skills
- Sports & Games
- Drama
- Leave Your Mark
- Dance
- Music
Evening activities include theme nights, dances, talent shows, pool parties, cookouts and camp outs. Every camper will have the opportunity to cook a meal over an open fire and sleep under the stars (weather permitting). Each session ends with a traditional Council Fire.
Photos
To view detailed photos of our cabins, facilities and program areas, please see our Photo Gallery.
Brochure
Please see our Summer 2012 Brochure for more information.
2012 Schedule
| Dates | Program Options and Rates | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 10 - 16 | Traditional: $530
Voyager: (grades 9-12) $1,100 (2 weeks, Sessions 1 and 2) |
| 2 | June 17 - 23 | Traditional: $530
Voyager: (grades 9-12) $1,100 (2 weeks, Sessions 1 and 2) Horseback: (grades 4-9) $580 |
| 3 | June 24 - 30 | Traditional: $530
Gypsy: (grades 7-10) $580 |
| 4 | July 1 - 7 | Traditional: $530
Gypsy: (grades 7-10) $580 Horseback: (grades 4-9) $580 |
| 5 | July 8 - 14 | Army Reserve Enrichment Camp Reserved for Army Reserve CYSS Participants |
| 6 | July 15 - 28 (2 weeks) | Traditional: $1,060
Gypsy Combo: (grades 7-10) $1,110 Horseback Combo: (grades 4-9) $1,110 |
| 7 | July 29 - August 4 | Traditional: $530 |
Online Registration for Summer 2012 is now open.
Camper Health History & Medical Form; this will also be included in the conformation packet received upon successful registration of your camper. All campers must have a new from completed every year.
Description of Program Options
Traditional: Open to campers in rising grades 2-12. This option gives campers the opportunity to enjoy unique experiences, develop new skills, enjoy their natural surroundings and make lasting friendships. Traditional campers will be able to choose their morning activities from the options listed at the top of this page.
Gypsy: One-week program in which campers will be able to work towards earning their Gypsy Honor (a national outdoor living honor of the Camp Fire program). This specialty camp will include a multi-night camping trip.
Voyager: Two-week program in which campers will be able to work towards earning their Voyager Honor (the highest national outdoor living honor of the Camp Fire program). This specialty camp will include a multi-night backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail to be planned and led by the campers themselves and supervised by staff. For campers who wish to learn leadership skills as well as progress in their outdoor living experience.
Horseback: One-week program that focuses on riding skills and the principles of caring for and partnering with a horse. Campers spend the day learning all aspects of horsemanship from horse and barn maintenance to developing and perfecting handling and riding skills. Evenings will be spent enjoying camp-wide activities.
NEW! Combo Camps: Two-week program in which one week is spent in a specialty program (either Horseback or Gypsy) and the second week in our traditional program. For campers who want the best of both worlds.
Changeover: For campers interested in staying more than one session, we offer the option of staying for the weekend in between sessions. Changeover is an additional $75 and is available between sessions 1-2, 3-4 and 6-7.
Counselor-in-Training Program
A four week Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is offered for rising 11th and 12th graders. The focus is on group leadership skills including group organization, motivation, program planning, team building, and conflict resolution. CITs will have the opportunity both to spend time in activities together and learn how to be effective camp counselors by working with younger campers.
First year CITs must complete the normal camper registration process. Entrance into the 2nd year CIT program is subject to approval by the director upon review of a completed 2nd Year CIT application.
2012 CIT Schedule
| Dates | Rates | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Year CIT | June 10 - July 7 | $1,200 |
| 1st Year CIT | July 1 - 28 | $1,200 |
Camperships
A limited number of need-based camperships are available. Please see our Campership Guidelines and Application for Financial Assistance for more information on Camperships for 2012. If you are representing an organization and would like information on financial assistance, please call our office at 706-886-2457.
Accreditation
Your child's safety is essential to us. Our camp is accredited by the American Camp Association. Staff members are all trained in CPR and first aid. A nurse lives on camp property all summer, and we are just down the road from the local hospital.
For more information, please contact Elaine Brinkley at director@camptoccoa.org or
(706) 886-2457