Camps

Big adventures are on the horizon for WSA Summer Camp 2025! We’ve got some exciting updates to share as we gear up for an unforgettable experience for our kids and teens with Williams syndrome.

In November 2024, our partners at Camp Twin Lakes shared a few changes that impact our 2025 summer camp session:

• Camp Twin Lakes will be hosting us at a different location - Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA. It’s about the same distance from the Atlanta airport, and close to Athens, GA. It is a more established campground with more trees and character, but all cabins and amenities have been updated to meet current needs and regulations.
• Our camp week has been moved up to May 25 - 30, 2025. We know this means some kids and teens may still be in school, but it will allow others who were already back in school at the beginning of August to join us this summer. While we’ll miss the end-of-summer get together, the earlier dates bring cooler weather and fresh possibilities for outdoor fun. 

We know change can be tricky—especially with a less planning time and some shifts in staff availability—but skipping camp? That’s simply NOT an option for the WSA! Camp is where lifelong friendships bloom, confidence soars, and parents get some respite knowing their kids are safe, happy, and thriving. It’s a launchpad for growth, autonomy, and connection. It’s where kids become more independent, teens discover lifelong passions, and parents get the gift of knowing their children are thriving in a supportive, inclusive environment. 

This year, we’re leaning into classic camp adventures—think boating, fishing, rock wall climbing, zip-lining, and spending time with the animals at the farm! While some of the therapy-focused programming and organized music sessions will take a step back, the focus will be on fun, exploration, and independence-building activities - with therapeutic support and music built in!

Campers will still experience the camp spirit and programming they’ve come to love, but this summer we’ll integrate the Camp Twin Lakes’ team to deliver even more exciting activities and unforgettable moments.

As we continue to plan for this summer, we’ll begin exploring our options to see if there are other camps in other locations that:

• Offers a week where more campers could attend
• Is more centrally located
• Costs less to rent
• Would allow us to potentially host weekend family camps in the spring and fall

If you know of camps that we should consider or have questions about camp this summer, please email us at summercamp@williams-syndrome.org.

So mark your calendars! Get ready for an epic week of fun, friendships, and forays into adventure at Camp Whispering Trails! Stay tuned for more details and registration info coming soon.