Honors Alternative Break Trips

Camp Blue Skies at Camp Twin Lakes

The alternative break trip to Camp Blue Skies at Camp Twin Lakes is an Honors College tradition for over 15 years. At camp, a select group of honors students volunteer their spring break week to work with Camp Blue Skies at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Students work as cabin counselors and activity leaders and work with the staff and volunteers from both camps as they create a fun-filled week of kayaking, zip line, arts and crafts, and much more!

Camp Blue Skies provides camps to adults with developmental disabilities and enhances their lives through recreation, socialization and life skills education. Their camps are held in the spring and fall in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Camp Twin Lakes is a network of camps for children and families with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other challenges.

Program Dates: Tuesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025

To Apply, Click Here: Honors College at Camp Blue Skies Application (Make sure you log in to MyGeorgiaSouthern and use your Georgia Southern account to access this form.)

We are seeking a variety of students across majors and years as well as a good mix of new students and returners. Previous experience on this trip or with adults with developmental disabilities is not necessary. And previous experience on the trip is not a guarantee of selection this year.

All accepted applicants will also need to complete online volunteer forms for the camps.

Cost: $50. There is a $50 fee for all participants. Please note the payment link and deadline will be shared with accepted applicants.

Dates for Camp and Mandatory Meetings:

Please note: There are several mandatory pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip meetings. Students who participate on the trip must attend all meetings. All meetings will take place either in Eidson House on Statesboro Campus or on Zoom.

• Wednesday, February 4, 5:30-7:30 pm: Meet the Georgia Southern team. This meeting will bring the Georgia Southern team together to meet, learn names, and hear a little bit about what to expect.
• Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30 pm: Camp Blue Skies Training Meeting. This is a mandatory meeting for all volunteers.
• Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 pm: Final preparation. This meeting is the final meeting before camp. In addition to discussing camp and what to expect, we will finalize transportation plans and packing lists.
• WEEK OF CAMP: Leave Statesboro campus at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 17 to arrive at Camp Twin Lakes by 3:00 pm. Return is on the afternoon of Sunday, March 22.
• All students MUST attend daily check-in meetings during the week of camp. These will take place after lunch.
• Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-7:30 pm: This is a mandatory, post-camp debriefing meeting.

Lodging:

Participants will stay in cabins at Camp Twin Lakes.

Transportation:

Students will have to transport themselves to Rutledge, GA, a three-hour drive away.  Carpooling will be arranged for the week of camp.

Meals:

Meals are covered at the camp.

Cost: 

This trip has a fee of $50 per participant. Full payment is required once students are selected. Details on payment will be sent to each accepted applicant.

For more information, contact Dr. Francis Desiderio at francisdesiderio@georgiasouthern.edu