HUGS is a unique camp for unique people, bringing together young people of diverse abilities.  They overcome barriers of real and imagined differences and build bridges of understanding.  Helping Understand God through Sharing: HUGS is about acknowledging the good creation in each of us, and more fully knowing and loving our God through it. The great differences among campers and staff help all of us learn to appreciate and celebrate our diversity as we recognize our common ground.

HUGS is about shared experiences: Campers with special needs are paired with one or more “helper” campers, who assist the special-needs campers with all the activities of camp life.  Needs may range from needing assistance in bathing, eating, and/or dressing to help getting around or just having a friend to encourage participation. Helper Campers take part in a day of training with counselors and nurses to learn how to care for the campers.

Through out the week, the campers live, play, and sing together.  Camp is held at The Summit in Haw River State Park. The Camp family stays in the cabins and activities are in gym/pool area, the lodge, youth facility, and games on the recreation field. Come join in a camp where diversities are celebrated and understood!