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Generation Connect Service Camp for Teens
Do you know a teen who will be a rising 9th-12th grader this summer? Encourage them to apply for our Generation Connect Service Camp, a week-long summer camp located at A.G. Rhodes Cobb in Marietta from June 23-27!
Generation Connect is a unique summer camp that promotes intergenerational relationships between teens and elders. It is a week-long experience full of volunteer projects, oral history projects, fun social activities, workshops to learn about careers in healthcare and more!
The deadline to apply is June 2. Acceptance notification into the program will be emailed on June 6.
Details:
- When: June 23-27, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: A.G. Rhodes Cobb, 900 Wylie Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067
- Age Requirement: Rising 9th to 12th grade students are eligible to apply; up to 12 students will be selected to participate
- Cost: $200/student, includes meals and snacks, t-shirt, field trip, volunteer project supplies, and end-of-camp party
During the week experience, students will:
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Volunteer in all activities and programs at the nursing home
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Earn service hours towards graduation or club requirements (up to 30 hours!)
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Form friendships across different generations
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Learn from the extraordinary life histories and experiences of our community’s elders
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Engage in meaningful activities that will enhance a college application
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Gain a greater understanding of Aging in America
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Learn about various careers in healthcare and volunteer alongside industry experts
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Make new friends and have fun!
Applicants must:
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Be a rising 9th to 12th grade student
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Complete an application
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Attend each day of camp
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Have reliable transportation to/from camp each day
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If 18 years old, pass a fingerprint background check
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Agree to follow all infectious disease guidelines in place, if any, at the time of camp
Questions?
Contact Kim Beasley, Director of Communications & Outreach, at volunteer@agrhodes.org or 404-245-4111.
Generation Connect is a program partnership between A.G. Rhodes, a nonprofit nursing home provider, and Pebble Tossers Inc., a nonprofit youth service organization and family volunteering resource.
