About Camp Burnt Gin
Who We Are
Camp Burnt Gin is an overnight summer camp in Sumter County for children, teens, and young adults with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. The camp, operated by SC DPH, is a program within the Division of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Section.
Camper Information
Updated: Nov. 19, 2025
Camp Burnt Gin Testimonials
Counselor Testimonials
“Camp Burnt Gin is my favorite place to be! I was a camper at Camp Burnt Gin from 1998-2008 and worked as a counselor from 2009-2012. I enjoyed giving the kids the same camp experience I had as a child. Working at Camp Burnt Gin showed me I could do things in life that I never thought I could do. It made me want to give back and help others which led me to getting my psychology and social work degrees. You will never forget your time at Camp Burnt Gin.” - Katie Brown, worked at CBG from 2009-2012
Camp Burnt Gin History
Camp Burnt Gin was founded in 1945 by Emily Cate, a physical therapist with the Board of Health (DHEC, now DPH). Miss Cate believed that children with orthopedic conditions needed more than medical rehabilitation.