Camp Burnt Gin, a residential summer camp for children, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, offers seven sessions throughout the summer.
The days at camp are filled with a variety of activities that can be adapted so that every camper can participate. The evening program varies each night and includes a talent show, dance, campfire, and award ceremony. Their summer camp program allows our campers the opportunity to be independent, try new things, learn new skills, and make new friends.
Camp Burnt Gin is an overnight summer camp in Sumter County for children, teens, and young adults with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. The camp, operated by SC DPH, is a program within the Division of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Camp Burnt Gin’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities and chronic illness by providing a camp experience designed to improve self-esteem, independence, and skills necessary to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The core values are: Focusing on Safety, Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity.
At Camp Burnt Gin, they celebrate differences and build a safe community where campers and staff can learn, grow, and experience acceptance.