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Circle of Friends Camps are for children with developmental disabilities and their families. These amazing camps provide a place for community and understanding with respite care for caregivers, and a whole lot of camp fun for the kids. Volunteers care for the children during the camp day while parents take time for a walk, a nap, a book, a swim, or fellowship with others. A volunteer shared "I came to care for these children, but I have received so much more back from them than I could ever give! How to love, accept people, and be present for another - it's not complicated, but these are the most important things!" It is because of the generosity of many that Circle of Friends is free for all participating families and volunteers.
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2023 Camp Dates
January 14-16, 2023
May 20-22, 2023
August 5-7, 2023
September 2-4, 2023
January 14-16, 2023
May 20-22, 2023
August 5-7, 2023
September 2-4, 2023
Gilmont is pleased to have events for families to come and have respite care for the parents and caregivers with children that have developmental disabilities. Each year we are able to offer this care for over 30 families. Circle of Friends is supported by individuals, churches, and foundations each year to make sure that we can offer these events at no cost to the families. Families with children that have developmental disabilities have many doctors and bills so it is very important to offer these weekends at no cost.
NEW FAMILIES: If you are a family that is interested in coming to one of our weekends and receiving respite care please go to http://campgilmont.campbrainregistration.com to complete an application. Please sumbit your application by chosing your desired weekend. Spots will be given to new families after the deadlines for returning families listed below. We may contact you to offer a different weekend, as space allows.
RETURNING FAMILIES: You are defined as a returning family if you attended a weekend in 2022. Returning families must reapply every year, and follow the deadlines listed below. If your application is not received by the deadline, your spot is not guaranteed and could be given to a new family. We are implementing this process in order to have more timely information from our returning families, which will allow us to plan for your weekend, as well as allow us to offer invitations to new families as we are able.
January Camp application deadline - December 9, 2022
May Camp application deadline - March 27, 2023
August Camp application deadline - June 12, 2023
September Camp application deadline - July 10, 2023
All applications will be completed online at http://campgilmont.campbrainregistration.com. One adult from your family will need to create an account by filling out the information under "New user sign up". Then you will start a new registration application under Circle of Friends 2023. The adult who is doing the registration will be the primary adult, and you will add additional adults and children to the account. Please make sure you are selecting the weekend you wish to attend and that all family members are added to that same camp as well. All forms are mandatory for your application to be submitted. You are able to save progress on forms and come back to them to complete if needed.
NEW FAMILIES: If you are a family that is interested in coming to one of our weekends and receiving respite care please go to http://campgilmont.campbrainregistration.com to complete an application. Please sumbit your application by chosing your desired weekend. Spots will be given to new families after the deadlines for returning families listed below. We may contact you to offer a different weekend, as space allows.
RETURNING FAMILIES: You are defined as a returning family if you attended a weekend in 2022. Returning families must reapply every year, and follow the deadlines listed below. If your application is not received by the deadline, your spot is not guaranteed and could be given to a new family. We are implementing this process in order to have more timely information from our returning families, which will allow us to plan for your weekend, as well as allow us to offer invitations to new families as we are able.
January Camp application deadline - December 9, 2022
May Camp application deadline - March 27, 2023
August Camp application deadline - June 12, 2023
September Camp application deadline - July 10, 2023
All applications will be completed online at http://campgilmont.campbrainregistration.com. One adult from your family will need to create an account by filling out the information under "New user sign up". Then you will start a new registration application under Circle of Friends 2023. The adult who is doing the registration will be the primary adult, and you will add additional adults and children to the account. Please make sure you are selecting the weekend you wish to attend and that all family members are added to that same camp as well. All forms are mandatory for your application to be submitted. You are able to save progress on forms and come back to them to complete if needed.
Each year Circle of Friends Camps bring in about 120 volunteers each year to come and provide respite care for families. A volunteer can receive 30 hours for each weekend.
Circle of Friends is supported by individuals, churches, and foundations each year to make sure that we can offer these events at no cost to the families. Families with children that have developmental disabilities have many doctors and bills so it is very important to offer these weekends at no cost.
Circle of Friends is supported by individuals, churches, and foundations each year to make sure that we can offer these events at no cost to the families. Families with children that have developmental disabilities have many doctors and bills so it is very important to offer these weekends at no cost.
2023 Camp Dates
January 14-16, 2023 (volunteers arrive January 13 by 6pm)
May 20-22, 2023 (volunteers arrive May 19 by 6pm)
August 5-7, 2023 (volunteers arrive August 4 by 6pm)
September 2-4, 2023 (volunteers arrive September 1 by 6pm)
January 14-16, 2023 (volunteers arrive January 13 by 6pm)
May 20-22, 2023 (volunteers arrive May 19 by 6pm)
August 5-7, 2023 (volunteers arrive August 4 by 6pm)
September 2-4, 2023 (volunteers arrive September 1 by 6pm)
Circle of Friends camps are made possible because of the generosity of others. Through financial gifts, event sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities, Circle of Friend Partners will have a direct, tangible, and immediate impact on the children, families, and healthcare professionals whom we serve.
Financial Support: Organizations can make contributions in any amount to support the camp’s operation, a specific program, or targeted giving campaign. Giving opportunities may be designated to underwrite Circle of Friends Weekends or Event Sponsorship.
Volunteerism: Volunteers provide invaluable help with camp clean-up, program support, office work, and special events through a variety of volunteer projects. If you are interested in volunteering for one of the Circle of Friends events please contact us at cof@gilmont.org
Event Support: Circle of Friends has special event opportunities throughout the year for involvement through event attendance or sponsorship, team participation, and advertising. For a list of upcoming events, please see our Upcoming Events.
Gifts-in-Kind: Through in-kind donation programs, organizations can market their products and services while supporting the needs of our camp. Wish List items are used throughout the year and are essential to our campers’ experience
Circle of Friends is supported by individuals, churches, and foundations each year to make sure that we can offer these events at no cost to the families. Families with children that have developmental disabilities have many doctors and bills so it is very important to offer these weekends at no cost.
Financial Support: Organizations can make contributions in any amount to support the camp’s operation, a specific program, or targeted giving campaign. Giving opportunities may be designated to underwrite Circle of Friends Weekends or Event Sponsorship.
Volunteerism: Volunteers provide invaluable help with camp clean-up, program support, office work, and special events through a variety of volunteer projects. If you are interested in volunteering for one of the Circle of Friends events please contact us at cof@gilmont.org
Event Support: Circle of Friends has special event opportunities throughout the year for involvement through event attendance or sponsorship, team participation, and advertising. For a list of upcoming events, please see our Upcoming Events.
Gifts-in-Kind: Through in-kind donation programs, organizations can market their products and services while supporting the needs of our camp. Wish List items are used throughout the year and are essential to our campers’ experience
Circle of Friends is supported by individuals, churches, and foundations each year to make sure that we can offer these events at no cost to the families. Families with children that have developmental disabilities have many doctors and bills so it is very important to offer these weekends at no cost.
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