Holt Adoptee Summer Camp!

<strong>What’s Holt Adoptee Camp all about?</strong>

Holt Adoptee Camp operates in three states: Oregon, Wisconsin and New Jersey. Holt’s week-long, overnight camps serve international and domestic adoptees, ages 9-17, and their families. 

Holt Adoptee Camp maintains a focus on fun and community, just like any other summer camp. What makes this camp special is that we have built in a curriculum for adoptees, by adoptees, that provides a space for adoptees to discuss, share and build identity among their peers. Everything at camp has been created and implemented by adult adoptee staff — making this program one of a kind.

Safety is our first priority. Our staff is carefully selected, screened and then professionally trained before camp begins. We’re committed to keeping campers physically and emotionally safe, so that everyone can fully benefit from the camp experience.

<strong>Is Holt camp accredited?</strong>

Yes! Holt camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the only nationwide accrediting organization for all types and designs of organized camps. ACA standards focus on health, safety and risk-management practices. Learn more about their safety standards on the American Camp Association website.

What is Overnight Camp?

A week of Holt Adoptee Camp will be one of the best experiences of your life. Along with other adoptees, you’ll have the chance to try new things, make new friends, and discuss issues that are important and unique to adoptees. No matter which location you attend, you’ll fill your days playing group games, developing skits, playing sports, swimming, living in cabins, exploring your identity, eating great food, creating arts and crafts, and hanging out with new and old friends all while being supervised 24/7 by trained adult adoptee camp counselors.

Eligible Participants

This program is available to all international, domestic, transracial or transcultural adoptees, ages 9 to 17.

Cost

$895 per camper at all locations. In 2023, Holt Camp will run for 5 nights/6 days, which is one day longer than in previous summers.

Camp scholarships are available!

Meals

Provided with the registration fee.

Contact Pame Chow, camp registrar, at [email protected] with any questions.

<strong>What does a typical day at Holt camp look like?</strong>

<strong>Can I get involved, even if I’m not a camper?</strong>

Yes! We are always looking for adult adoptees to serve as camp staff! (More information about becoming a camp counselor will be available in the coming weeks.)

You can also sponsor a camper to attend camp.

Or become a camp nurse! Please contact camp registrar, Pame Chow, at [email protected], for more information. 

<strong>What are the COVID-19 protocols at camp?</strong>

The safety of our campers, staff and volunteers is our highest priority and we will be operating based on guidance from the American Camp Association (ACA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the state and local guidelines for each of our camp locations in Oregon, Wisconsin and New Jersey. While we highly encourage campers and camp staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccination prior to attending camp, it is not required in 2023. We will require all camp attendees to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test 24 hours before the first day of camp.

We appreciate the cooperation from our staff, parents and campers to help us have a safe and fun summer.