Holt Camp at Home is the highlight of the summer for youth Adoptees! Come be a part of virtual camp and spend a fun-filled week with other Adoptees from across the country. With trained adult Adoptee facilitators, breakout sessions, games, activities and parent debriefs, Holt Camp at Home delivers a way to meet, connect and have some fun while exploring Adoptee identity from the comfort of your home. The fee per camper is $199.
Camp dates and locations for the 2022 season will be announced at a later date.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the camp registrar and/or camp director.
High School Group (15-17 year olds)
July 12 - 15, 2021
Parent's Day: July 16, 2021
Middle School Group (13-14 year olds)
Session 1
June 14 - 17, 2021
Parent's Day: June 18, 2021
Session 2
July 19 - 22, 2021
Parent's Day: July 23, 2021
Tween Group (11-12 year olds)
Session 1
June 21 - 24, 2021
Parent's Day: June 25, 2021
Session 2
July 26 - 29, 2021
Parent's Day: July 30, 2021
Elementary Group (9-10 year olds)
Session 1
June 28 - July 1, 2021
Parent's Day: July 2, 2021
Session 2
August 2 - 5, 2021
Parent's Day: August 6, 2021
For more information or to ask direct questions about camp, staff, campsites, etc., please contact:
Pame Chow, Holt Camp registrar
541-687-2202 ext. 122
pamec@holtinternational.org
To provide an environment of physical and emotional safety, self-discovery, and fun. Within a community of Adoptees, campers will share their common experiences while exploring topics in adoption, race, and identity development.
Typically, Holt Adoptee Camp operates in four states: Oregon, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and New Jersey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holt Camp is currently a virtual camp program. We serve International and Domestic Adoptees, and their families, ages 9-17.
Holt Adoptee Camp maintains a focus on fun and community, just like any other summer camp! What makes this camp special, is that we have built in a curriculum for Adoptees by Adoptees that provides a space for Adoptees to discuss, share, and build identity among their peers. Everything at camp has been created, built, and implemented by adult Adoptee staff – making this program one of a kind.
Safety is our first priority with your children. Our staff is carefully selected, screened, and then professionally trained before camp begins. We're committed to keeping campers physically and emotionally safe, so that everyone can fully benefit from the camp experience.
Adoptee Community and Representation |
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9:45 - 10:00 |
Zoom room opens |
10:00 - 10:15 |
Theme of the Day: Hat Day |
10:15 - 10:30 |
Big Group: Community (Zoom Polls) |
10:30 - 10:45 |
Small Group: Common List Game |
10:45 - 11:00 |
Break / Middle of the Day Activity and snack time |
11:00 - 11:15 |
Big Group: Representation (Scavenger Hunt) |
11:15 - 11:30 |
Small Group: Discussion |
11:30 - 11:45 |
Big group debrief |
11:45 - 12:00 |
End of Day Activity |
12:00 - 12:15 |
Zoom room stays open for any campers that want to stick around. Ask questions or get to know each other. |
A detailed email will be sent to registrants prior to opening day with more details. Furthermore, families will receive daily emails entailing about each camp day.
Opening Day
A detailed email will be sent to registrants prior to opening day with the most up to date details.
The Zoom call will begin 15 minutes before the camp day begins. This gives you time to check your microphone and camera to ensure it is working properly.
The camp will officially begin at 10:00 AM PDT. We ask noncampers to respect and honor the adoptee safe space. At this time, we will begin with our start of day activity and proceed with the camp day.
Closing Day
Please join us on Closing Day for the parent session. We will discuss the camp curriculum, answer questions, and provide an opportunity to connect with other camp families.
Please contact Pame Chow with any questions: pamec@holtinternational.org
We are looking for enthusiastic adult adoptees to be camp staff with us this summer. The staff will work with Holt for up to nine weeks between June - August. This time includes one week of staff training before camps begin and a mid-season break. Once the camp season is under way, we'll serve hundreds of domestic, transracial, and international Adoptees. Through organized small group times and everyday interactions, you'll have the opportunity to mentor the campers while helping them grow and be their best.
Now accepting applications for the 2021 camp season!
Once we receive the completed application, the camp director will contact you and set up a time for an interview. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your interest in helping Adoptees.
As a counselor, you’ll have many responsibilities. We’ve broken them down into two categories.
We are excited to welcome adult Adoptees to come enjoy and help out at camp! Volunteers help build a dynamic, organized and meaningful camp experience for our campers, and we hope you consider being a part of our growing Holt Adoptee Camp network!
All volunteers must be adopted, 18 years of age or older at the time of service, pass a routine state background check, and be able to provide his or her own transportation to the site. The deadline to apply is 3 weeks before your expected date to volunteer. Once your application is received, our special programs coordinator will contact you with follow-up materials. We appreciate your interest in contributing to the Adoptee community!
Engage with campers! You can share your knowledge and adoptee experiences with other camp attendees. You’ll meet people of all ages from across the U.S. and around the world and help them make memories of a lifetime. Our hope is for you to leave camp with new ideas, passions and a good feeling of service to the Adoptee community!
Volunteers are needed to assist in four main areas during Opening Day, Family Overnight Camp and Family Day Camp at each camp location. With guidance from the Holt camp staff, our volunteers assist with camp activities, oversee young campers, support counselors and provide campsite directions. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to state your preferred volunteer duty. We will strive to assign you a role based on your stated preference, however we cannot guarantee you will be assigned to your preferred area. Camp is a dynamic and ever-changing environment, and we appreciate your flexibility; it’s key to our success. Consider which roles and locations might fit your interests.
The four main duties include:
Cleaning, Activity set-up
Activity Volunteers will report to the Special Programs Coordinator and mainly help with preparation and maintenance around the campsite. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the set-up and break-down of work areas, moving equipment, helping keep craft items safe/secure and keeping the area clean and organized.
One-on-One Camp Buddy
Camp Buddy Volunteers are each assigned to one young camper and are responsible for the care and support of that camper throughout daily activities. Volunteers may be asked to move between campers as needed. Volunteers are expected to be friendly, caring, encouraging and able to work with very shy kids.
Shadow a Counselor
Shadow Volunteers support counselor staff mainly in times of transitioning campers from one activity to the next. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the set-up and break-down of work areas, communicating needs, area maintenance and crowd control.
Wayfinding
Wayfinding Volunteers will be stationed in various locations around the campsite and provide general assistance whenever and wherever needed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, communicating needs, area maintenance and crowd control.
Please note: Volunteer Dates will be announced soon!