Who can attend Journey Weekend?

Journey Weekend is designed for teens ages 12-17 who are in foster, adoptive or group homes.

How much does camp cost for families?

Camp is completely free for families. All costs are covered through the generosity of donors and community partners.

What activities do campers participate in?

Campers enjoy fishing, high and low ropes courses, Chapel, team games, football & basketball, art activities, dance, and special events like Everybody’s Birthday Party, Spa time for the older girls, and optional off-site camping for the older boys.

How are campers kept safe during camp?

All volunteers undergo extensive background checks and training in trauma-informed care and child safety to ensure a secure, nurturing environment for every camper.

Journey Weekend

A life-changing weekend camp where teens in foster, adoptive, and group homes discover their worth, build meaningful relationships, strengthen resilience, and experience a community where they belong.

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Ages

12-17

Date

October 2-4, 2026

Location

North Georgia Mountains

Applications

Now Open

Program Details

Journey Weekend invites teens ages 12–17 from foster, adoptive, and group homes to an unforgettable weekend camp in the North Georgia Mountains. Through high and low ropes courses, team challenges, art, sports, and roundtable talks, teens build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, and grow in character and resilience.

Highlights include Chapel, a surprise birthday party celebrating each teen, and special experiences like an offsite camping trip for older boys and a spa time for older girls. Campers leave with a photo album capturing memories, encouraging mail from volunteers, and a goodie bag to remind them that they are deeply valued and loved. Above all, Journey Weekend is a place where teens encounter hope, purpose, and the life-changing love of Christ.

Contact info@waymarkfoster.org for more information

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Training, as well as an application and interview process, is required for all full-time volunteers.

NEW Care Team (Nursing and Mental Health) Staff please contact cfranklin@waymarkfoster.org for your application.

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When asked, “What did you like best about Journey Weekend?”:

"I got to spend time with my friends and meet new people. I really had a good time and I liked not having my phone. I felt at peace.”

“What I enjoyed this weekend is ... that I got to meet a lot of girls who's been through what I've been through. And seeing them smile and being happy."

“Coming to camp is like coming home.”

Journey Weekend Campers

For privacy and safety stories are anonymous.

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