Camp Burnt Gin accepts campers ages 7 through 25 years of age from South Carolina who have a physical disability or chronic illness. Acceptance is determined on an individual basis. Many factors are considered including the child’s physical disability; medical and personal needs; and whether the child has other recreational opportunities.
If you are interested in having your child attend Camp Burnt Gin, view our application information page.
For more information about Camp Burnt Gin, call (803) 898-0784 and/or email campburntgin@dph.sc.gov.
Helpful Information
Camp Brochure
Eligibility
Who is Eligible?
Disability:
Camper must have a physical disability or chronic illness.
Age:
To attend the children session, campers must be in the age range of 7-15. To attend the teen session, campers must be in the age range of 16-20. To attend the young adult session, campers must be in the age range of 21-25.
Needs of Camper:
- The camper’s medical needs can be met in a rustic camp setting and do not require 24-hour nursing services (emergencies and unexpected illnesses are the exceptions).
- The camper’s supervision and personal care needs can be met in a setting that provides a ratio of three staff to eight campers.
- The camper does not exhibit aggressive, self-abusive or problematic sexual behavior.
What We Cannot Accommodate:
- Significant behavioral issues: We cannot accommodate campers who exhibit aggressive, self-abusive or problematic sexual behavior.
- Overnight g-tube feedings: We cannot accommodate children who receive overnight g-tube feedings. Children who receive g-tube feedings during the day will be considered on an individual basis as staffing allows (maximum of four feedings per day).
- Tracheostomies and ventilators: We are unable to meet the needs of children with tracheostomies and ventilators.
- Extensive medication administration: Nursing staff are not available for medication administration after 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m., except in emergencies. Camp nurses are not able to administer vitamins or herbal supplements.
- Diabetes management: Our medical staff do not have specialized knowledge and training to manage the care of a child with diabetes. There are camps in SC which specifically serve children and teens living with diabetes. We strongly encourage applicants to explore these programs.