Camp Burnt Gin

A residential summer camp for children who have physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. 2 to 1 camper to staff ratio. Enrollment is limited to children from South Carolina.

Program Emphasis Gender Type Of Stay Location
Physical Disabilities
 Coed
 		Resident Camp
 		Wedgefield, SC
Average Cost Financial Assistance Age Range Capacity
Less Than $100 (week) Yes 7 - 19 80
About Financial Assistance
Camp Burnt Gin is offered at no charge to the campers and their families.
Session Lengths Food/Nutritional Notes:
1 Week Session
 		A registered dietician plans balanced meals and special diets to meet the needs of the campers. Camp Burnt Gin participated in the USDA summer feeding program.
More About Camp
Camp Burnt Gin, founded in 1945 and located near Sumter, South Carolina is a residential summer camp for children who have physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. Camp Burnt Gin operates four seven day sessions for 7-15 year olds, two six day sessions for 16-19 year olds and a four day camp for 20-25 year olds.

Counselors, in a ratio of one counselor for every two campers, live with the children and assist them with their daily needs and adjustment to camp life. Two registered nurses staff the infirmary and a nearby Pediatric Practice serves as our doctors on call.

Enrollment is limited to children from South Carolina. The deadline for applications is March 1st.
Activities & Features

Performing Arts Dance
Drama
Music

Land Sports Baseball
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball

Water Sports Swimming
Canoeing
Fishing

Other Activities crafts
nature study
camping out
paddle boats
talent shows

Email Address Web Address
aimonemi@dhec.sc.gov http://www.scdhec.gov/health/mch/cshcn/programs/cbg/
Winter Address Summer Address
DHEC/CSHCN, Box 101106
Columbia, SC, 29211 United States
803-898-0455 (tel.)
803-898-0163 (fax.) 		1980 Burnt Gin Road
Wedgefield, SC, 29168 United States
803-494-3145 (tel.)
803-494-8679 (fax.)
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