Camp Kiwanis

02/06/2025

😍 Beautiful, Congrats newlyweds!

01/09/2025

Mr. J and Carly did a fantastic job of sharing details about the LINK program and inspiring other Camp Pros to re-think staff training programs! Well done!
PS the hotel heat was not working! Glad they were prepared for the weather! Ha!

01/02/2025

✨ Happy New Year from Camp Kiwanis! ✨
We're thrilled to be ringing in 2025 and excited for what the year ahead holds.

🎉 Continuing our Team Leadership Program: We're committed to fostering leadership skills in young people through our engaging programs.

🏕️ Open for Weddings & Outdoor Events: Say "I Do" surrounded by nature! We also welcome groups like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other organizations looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience.

✨ Want to learn more? Reach out to us today! Carly Robinson- [email protected]

01/02/2025

From our home to yours Happy New Year!!!!!

11/14/2024

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT to keep Changing Kids Lives!

This Giving Tuesday, please help me support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta by donating through my page. The process is fast, easy, and secure Thanks so much for your support, and please don't forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating!

Change Kids LivesThis Giving Tuesday.  Your support to Camp K helps teach life skills designed as fun to change kids' lives!

11/12/2024

Bring your little ones for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Join us for Breakfast with Santa, where children can share their holiday wishes, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and revel in the magic of the season.
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/CK24BfastwithSanta

Camp Kiwanis @ Franklin Hall
2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Rd
Danielsville, GA 30633
Ticket: $15 per person
(Registration closes 12/5/24)

10/22/2024

Hope to see you here!

Camp Kiwanis Fall Play Day is coming up on November 16th from 1pm-5:30pm! 🍂🍁 Fun for ALL ages! Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun in the woods! 🏹🥾 Explore nature, hike, try archery, and enjoy a hayride! 🌾

Don’t forget about delicious s’mores and hot dogs cooked over a campfire! 🔥🌭 Meet our awesome teen leaders and make some new friends! 🤩

Register by November 14th! 📝 Come join us for a day filled with laughter and adventure! 🏕️

10/21/2024

Yes! So much fun learning leadership!

10/17/2024

Camp Kiwanis is proud to be a part of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce community!

Another member popped by the office today and we are so glad she did! What a joy it was to present Carly of Camp Kiwanis with their 2024 membership plaque! We are so thankful for Camp Kiwanis' partnership with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. We've been able to partner with them through job shadowing days as well as have had the opportunity for them to facilitate our Youth Leadership Retreat.

Thank you Camp Kiwanis, we are so thankful for you!

09/29/2024

Thank you to those that have reached out to check on Camp K!
The river definitely flooded the banks, and we have a few trees and bunches of limbs down. But the river is back where it belongs, and fortunately no trees hit any buildings. 😁
We are definitely on the lookout for a few post-storm cleanup volunteers... If you have any interest, we'd love to hear from you.💜
Thanks y'all!

09/08/2024

Camp Kiwanis host amazing weddings throughout the year. Just yesterday the Rholfs celebrated their beautifully decorated and fun-filled wedding! Contact us today to book your wedding or Special Event!

08/25/2024

Time for the end-of-season garden cleanup! Thanks to BSA Troop #1 from Athens who got us ready to plow it under! Great teamwork on this important service project!

08/12/2024

Camp Kiwanis Fall Play Day is coming up on November 16th from 1pm-5:30pm! 🍂🍁 Fun for ALL ages! Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun in the woods! 🏹🥾 Explore nature, hike, try archery, and enjoy a hayride! 🌾

Don’t forget about delicious s’mores and hot dogs cooked over a campfire! 🔥🌭 Meet our awesome teen leaders and make some new friends! 🤩

Register by November 14th! 📝 Come join us for a day filled with laughter and adventure! 🏕️

07/29/2024

Check it out!! Two-page spread about Camp Kiwanis in the American Camp Association’s national Camping Magazine!

Camp Kiwanis L.I.N.K. Program

The Leaders in Nature’s Kingdom (L.I.N.K.) program, originally established in 1982 by Lee Fox and Mike Miller, takes place at Camp Kiwanis, which is owned and operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Their mission is to “ignite the unlimited potential of kids and teens by providing safe, inclusive, and engaging environments.” Camp Kiwanis helps the 25 Metro Atlanta clubs achieve that mission by providing environmental education and outdoor recreation on their 160-acre property along the Broad River in Madison County, Georgia.

The L.I.N.K. program is a four-year, year-round program designed to prepare Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta members to assume leadership positions at their clubs, in their communities, and at Camp Kiwanis. Middle- and high-school-aged program participants attend camp one weekend a month, from September through May, where they learn soft skills in leadership, problem-solving, communication, goal setting, and role-modeling, as well as the hard skills of camp activities. During each summer they work their way up through the program, starting as assistants to the counselor, then working in the kitchen (because to learn how to lead, you must learn how to serve), and on to instructors, then counselors and staff.

“We are so proud of our current L.I.N.K. program, and how it has grown and evolved to meet the youths’ needs over the years,” said Carly Robinson, camp director for Camp Kiwanis. “As we bring city kids from Metro Atlanta out into the woods for traditional camp experiences, it is important that they see themselves in the faces of our staff members. The best way to do that is to ‘grow our own.’ Leaders in Nature’s Kingdom allows us to start training youth at age 13 and have some of the best staff and counselors ever, once they reach 18. Most of our city kids fear the great unknown woods (or at least the Hollywood versions of it) and are afraid of the woods when they arrive on Monday. But, by the time they leave on Friday, they don’t want to go back to the big city, since they were finally able to experience the wonders of nature down by the riverside.

“L.I.N.K. is the heart and soul of our camp program and has carried on many traditions throughout the years. With night hikes, nature programs, and land and river activities led by our courageous teens, our campers know they can do hard things too.”

In the future, Robinson hopes they can continue to grow their program.

“We hope to carry on the tradition for many years to come,” she said. “We were able to expand the program this year to allow more students to participate since we have had a rise in teen interest. We also hope to utilize our alumni more in the future, as their post-program success speaks volumes for what they learned with us.”

07/26/2024

It was wonderful to see Mike Miller and Lee Fox and all the OG's of BGCMA that created this amazing LEGACY OF IMPACT! We are so proud to carry on their work!

07/25/2024

This is camp…curiosity, awe, observation…and teamwork to strategize how to catch the tadpoles!
Exploration at Flat Rock on the Broad River.

07/15/2024

This is camp…time to reflect, dream and spot the moon among the clouds!
Adventures on the Broad River sandbar.

07/10/2024

Ola! Meet Ms. Aran! Our international counselor from Madrid Spain!
Mr. Hootie made “paella” and we learned some interesting facts about Spain!