Encourage Alabamaโ€™s adopted children + join the staff at this unique camp 

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Loving Camp APAC in Alabama. (Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama)

Did you know thereโ€™s an awesome summer camp in Alabama designed specifically for adopted children? Itโ€™s called Camp APAC and itโ€™s providing life-changing experiences to hundreds of kids each year. Read on to learn what makes this camp so special and how you can help make an impact by becoming a paid staff member.

Camp APAC offers a unique opportunity for children who have been adopted

Children's Aid Society, Camp APAC
Camp APAC in Anniston, Alabama. (Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama)

Camp APAC (Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections) is a collaborative program of Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama and Alabama DHR designed specifically for adopted children and their siblings ages 9 to 18. 

Each summer, campers attend Camp Lee in Anniston, Alabama for a fun-filled week of activities. 

But whatโ€™s most special about this camp is that all campers are provided a positive and supportive environment where they can meet other kids who have been through foster care and adoption.

Make an impact on kids in Alabamaโ€”apply now to become a paid staff member at Camp APAC

Meet a former camper of Camp APAC

Children's Aid Society, Camp APAC
Become a part of the Camp APAC staff. (Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama)

Andrea Montgomery and her brother were placed in foster care when she was just a month old.

At age 12, a counselor from Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama encouraged Andrea to attend Camp APAC, and she couldnโ€™t be more grateful for the opportunity.

โ€œBefore attending camp, I felt no one could understand what I was going through. Camp APAC helped lift my spirits.

During my first time at camp, I met a girl who had gone through some of the same things as me. It was one of the first times I understood others were facing some of the same challenges as me.โ€

Andrea Montgomery, staff member, Camp APAC
Children's Aid Society, Camp APAC
Camp APAC is for kids ages 9-18 in Alabama. (Childrenโ€™s Aid Society of Alabama)

Andrea continued to attend Camp APAC each summer until the age of 18. 

Not wanting her time at camp to end, she became a staff member and has returned to Camp APAC every summer for the last 10 years. 

โ€œItโ€™s so rewarding. I know how important it is to have someone to look up to.

Itโ€™s important for kids to know there are others out there who may be experiencing the same thing they are.โ€ 

Andrea Montgomery, staff member, Camp APAC

Being a role model is one of the many reasons Andrea continues to return to Camp APAC every summer; she also made sure to tell us Camp APAC is โ€œsuper fun.โ€

Camp APAC activities

Like most summer camps, Camp APAC offers all sorts of exciting activitiesโ€”and they arenโ€™t just for campers. Staff members get to join in the fun and experience all sorts of exciting activities, such as:

  • Arts + crafts
  • Canoeing
  • Field games
  • Paddle-boating
  • Swimming
  • Ziplining
  • And more!

Become a Camp APAC staff member

Interested in becoming a paid staff member at Camp APAC? Itโ€™s a great way to meet new people and be a role model for kids in Alabama. 

Here are some things to know:

  • All applicants must be at least 19 years or older.
  • All applicants must pass a background check.
  • Camp APAC staffers are paid $450 per camp (work at one, two or all three camp sessions offered).
  • Qualified staffers must attend an orientation training session on June 10-11, 2024. 

Have questions? Reach out for more informationโ€”call 866.803.2722 or email campAPAC@childrensaid.org.

Ready to apply to be a Camp APAC staff member? Fill out an application by April 1.

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Children's Aid Society of Alabama

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