Beyond the summer
Our Programs
Camp To Belong is not just a summer camp. Our work continues all year, championing the sibling bond for children placed in separate foster, adoptive, or kinship homes across Georgia.
A Year-Round Commitment
Although Camp To Belong is best known for the camp experiences, the organization is committed throughout the year to educating the nation about the value of the sibling bond. Programming extends beyond a single week, reaching into the lives of families, agencies, and communities.
Every program is rooted in the belief that brothers and sisters placed in separate homes deserve consistent support, meaningful connection, and voices that advocate for their right to grow up together.
Beyond the summer gathering, the organization carries its mission into every season, offering programs that sustain the sibling bond long after campfires have faded. These recognized services are designed for brothers and sisters living apart in foster, adoptive, or kinship homes, providing continuity of connection when daily life pulls them in different directions. Activities, gatherings, and shared moments are crafted to remind them that their relationship is enduring.
Year-round commitment means the work reaches families, agencies, and communities throughout the state, not only during the signature camp week. Educational outreach highlights why keeping brothers and sisters together matters, encouraging dialogue among caregivers, social workers, and neighbors. The aim is to foster respect, empowerment, and emotional well-being, helping children carry the warmth of sibling love into classrooms, courtrooms, and everyday routines.
Each program is rooted in a simple belief: meaningful time together helps children grow into more confident, emotionally healthy young people. Opportunities to play games, share meals, exchange goodnight messages, and simply be present create childhood memories that last. Through ongoing sibling connection, the organization strives to honor the dignity of every child placed in separate homes and to champion the relationships they deserve to keep.
Core Program Areas
Education & Awareness
Working to educate the nation about the lifelong value of the sibling bond and the realities faced by children in out-of-home care.
Advocacy & Policymaking
Actively participating in advocacy efforts that shape policies affecting siblings separated by foster care and other placements.
Family & Agency Support
Supporting foster and adoptive parents in maintaining consistent communication with agencies on behalf of the children in their care.
Mentoring & Connection
Ongoing mentoring initiatives and year-round events that help siblings nurture relationships and forge lasting bonds.
How Our Work Reaches Beyond Camp
- Year-Round Connection Events and gatherings that keep siblings in touch between summer camp sessions.
- Education for Caregivers Resources that help foster and adoptive parents understand and protect sibling relationships.
- Community Partnerships Collaboration with agencies, foundations, and volunteers who share the mission.
- Policy Engagement A voice in conversations that shape how Georgia supports children in care.
Get Involved
Whether you volunteer your time, refer a camper, or support our work financially, every effort helps siblings stay connected.