WSA Camps

FEBRUARY UPDATE  

Get ready for an unforgettable week at Whispering Trails Camp, happening May 25th–30th at Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA!

Here’s everything you need to know:  

• Registration: Opens March 4th and closes April 30th.  

• Scholarships: Applications open March 4th and close April 15th.  

• Staffing Applications: Available March 4th —join the fun and make a difference!

Come back to this page on March 4th for the links!

Teen Camp Experience

Ages 13-20
Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA

Teen Camp is a 6 day/5 night program designed for individuals with WS ages 13-20.  Campers attend camp independently and stay together in cabins with other campers & counselors. 

Campers, grouped by their cabins, will join summer camp activities like recreation, art, archery, biking, boats, rock wall, swimming, and more. Each camper will also have the opportunity to choose a WSA curated music class. In the evenings, there will be campfires, s’mores, and a camp-wide dance party!!

Registration Cost: $750 per camper

Kid Camp Experience

Ages 6-12
Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA

Kid's Camp is a 6 day/5 night program designed for individuals with WS ages 6-12. Campers attend camp with one parent or caregiver and stay together in cabins with other campers & their parents. 

During the day, campers and their parents will participate in summer camp activities like archery, biking, boats, rock wall, swimming and more. There will be trained therapists and certified staff to work with campers and their parents on using proven therapy techniques they can take home and use in their community. In the evenings, there will be campfires, s’mores, and a camp-wide dance party!!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible camp experience. Go to williams-syndrome.org/camps for more details, and we’ll see you at Whispering Trails! 

Registration Cost: $750 total for camper and 1 parent

Transportation:

Parking is available on-site for those traveling by car. For those flying in to ATL, we will have a shuttle available from the airport to the campground for $100 per person round trip, or $50 per person for a single trip. If you plan to take the shuttle, please contact summercamp@williams-syndrome.org before booking your flights.

Update from January:

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 for the future 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.