Being a part of multidisciplinary meetings, rounds, and psychosocial rounds gives me the opportunity to share my expertise in child and adolescent development. Along with being a Child Life Specialist, I am the Director of Camp Rainbow. This is a six day camp for our patients. Camp Rainbow is held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA that serves several camps with special needs. Campers can participate in activities such as horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, ceramics, boating, and much more.
Teenagers work on team building skills and self-esteem by participating in group initiatives.
Also, they try their skills in a difficult ropes course. Children spend time with other children who deal with similar issues. It also gives parents back home a break from the hospital and clinic visits. Camp Rainbow has some 80 plus campers and is staffed by many volunteers, a doctor, nurse, and social worker. Because of the generosity of our Camp Rainbow sponsors, campers and their sibling enjoy camp at no cost to their family.