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American Camping Association Accredited Camp General Information Located on 160 acres in Madison County, Georgia. Camp Kiwanis serves as the Environmental Education Center for over 13,000 members that attend our 20 clubs. This unique site, a gift from Georgia Pacific, is located on the scenic and historic Broad River and Bartram Trail. The current capacity for our Residential Camping Program is 60 members. When completed we will be able to serve 120 members. Our current winter (November to March) capacity is 48 members. The Camp’s Program and Facility theme is centered around William Bartram’s travels along the Broad River in 1773. Just after the Cherokee Nation sold the property to the British Government. All camper, staff and quest facilities are log cabins similar to pioneer and Cherokee cabins. All programs feature Cherokee Culture, Georgia’s Colonial History, and Bartram’s zeal for nature and adventure. The unique natural and historic features of the camp include: Bluestone Creek; A mineral spring; Devil’s Pulpit (bluffs); the ruins of Wildcat Bridge & Road; a horseshoe bend in the river which provide scenic vistas of the river; the river shoals at Flat Rock; large variety of plants, trees and wildlife. Facilities include: Franklin Hall; LINK Learning Center; 2 Guest cabins; 2 Camper villages; the Kiwanis Pavilion; activity field; orienteering course; ropes course; volleyball courts; archery range; Danny Couch Forest Ecology/Photography Center; Allan Rainwater Gazebo; Bartram Trail (nature trail along the Broad River & Bluestone Creek); Fox Covered Bridge; Kelly/Mosley Nature Center; primitive camp sites; native Azalea Garden (Transplant Nursery, Inc.); and fishing & tubing sites on the river. Our year-round programs include: Camp Kiwanis’ activities will focus on awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of and the wise management of our natural resources. Through small groups and personal experiences, with guidance of caring staff, members will experience activities within an "experiential atmosphere" that focuses the results of the activities on personal growth and self-concept enhancement. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained from the “Camp Kiwanis Experience” will be presented as {personal growth experiences} that can be applied to our members daily lives and the betterment of the country. Environmental Education: (Ultimate Journey Program - Forest Ecology, Stream Ecology and People's Impact on the Environment) Teambuilding: (Goal Setting, "Push Pin Scheduling System", Individual & Group Creative Expression (songs, poems, skit night), Group Roles & Raps, "Process Communication Model by Taibi Kahler", Group Interaction Activities, Portable rope course, Service project, camp chores, Flag Raising, Journals & Passports) Natural History of the Area: (William Bartram, Devils Pulpit, Madison Springs, Broad River, Dr. Crawford long, Bluestone Creek, The Cherokee Land, First Settlers, Cherokee History, Galoo Settlement, Chief Dragon Canoe, Nancy Ward, & Fort James) Terrestrial Activities: (Orienteering, Outdoor Living Skills, Archery, Volleyball, Photography, Evening Programs centered around sharing and Natural History) Aquatic Activities: (Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing & Creek Exploring) Field Games: (Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, Soccer & Indian Kickball) Summer Program Camp Kiwanis is a year-round residence camp that provides a positive, challenging outdoor experience to the youths served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Each year, more than 600 young people attend Camp Kiwanis during a five-day summer session. By living and working in small groups, teams of campers rely on themselves and each other to master new skills and complete a journey of self-discovery. Camp is the first exposure that many Boys & Girls Club members have to a wilderness setting. For some, it is the first time away from their own neighborhoods. New experiences like kayaking, outdoor living, archery, swimming, fishing and orienteering become valuable life lessons, sparking new opportunities for personal growth. Camp Kiwanis was founded and is supported by the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta. Additional support comes from the United Way of Atlanta and the Rotary Club of Atlanta. |
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