Everyone Had a Great Time at Spring Family Camp!

Hemophilia of Georgia’s Spring Family Camp was held on May 12- 14, at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia. Thirty-one families enjoyed a weekend of networking with other families affected by an inherited bleeding disorder. The weather started off cool and rainy but by Saturday it was beautiful, sunny, warm, and not a cloud in the sky. Saturday morning families participated in educational sessions such as: Caring for the Caregiver, Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care at the HTC, Intro to Infusions (a game that teaches about the clotting process), and more.  As a special addition since it was Mother’s Day, families handcrafted a personal gift to give to their mother on Sunday morning while the moms were in the Caring for the Caregiver session!

After the educational session, families participated in a variety of fun camp activities including: fishing, paddleboats, climbing wall, swimming, crafts, baking, archery, tennis, mini golf, family games, sports, and a visit to the Camp Twin Lakes Farm. At the farm, families learned about the gardens and spent time with the goats, donkey, cows, and more. Families also participated in a fun, interactive, educational scavenger hunt that ended our day on Saturday. This enabled families to enjoy learning more about bleeding disorders that affect them in an engaging way. Sunday morning, we wrapped up the weekend with breakfast, some more family fun around camp, and packing up! It was a great weekend for HoG families to get outside, engage with others that are affected by an inherited bleeding disorder, get to know some of the HoG staff, and get away from the hustle and bustle to relax for the weekend.