Adult Adoptees
Adult Adoptees (18+) are encouraged to attend our camps, whether you have been a camper for years, or have never attended camp; we strongly believe that “camp never ends,” no matter your age.
Each year, we hear from countless Adult Adoptees who emphasize the importance of maintaining connections with fellow adoptees and with their cultural community throughout their lives.
There are many ways you can attend camp as an Adult Adoptee:
Adult Adoptee Program
We are dedicated to hosting a strong program for Adult Adoptees who want to continue coming to camp, or even come for the first time!
This program will be an extension of the camp experience with activities and programming relevant to adulthood. Each camp will provide their own programming, and this may include: outdoor adventures, workshops that relate to your community, cultural experiences, possible camp volunteer time, and of course, socializing with fellow adoptees. Additionally, you’ll still be able to enjoy all of the camp activities we love, like lunches, the market, and celebrations, etc.
Adult Adoptees will have a discounted fee of $150 for the entire camp or $85 for one day. You will have to provide your own transportation and lodging, but there will be financial stipends to assist you, if needed.
Volunteer for Camp
Our campers have benefitted from the incredible volunteer engagement of Adult Adoptees, who not only serve as “cultural/racial mirrors,” but also ensure that the perspectives and concerns of Adoptees guide our programming. We encourage you to consider becoming a Camp Coordinator, Director, or Volunteer. If you are interested in knowing what this might entail, please send an email to hcaf@heritagecamps.org and let us know which camp you are interested in volunteering for; we’ll let you know what’s available!
Be a Camp Counselor
You are also welcome to be a Camp Counselor working directly with the younger adoptees at camp. If you come to camp as a Counselor, there will be no charge to you, but there will be a charge for your family to attend. Apply to be a camp counselor.
