Families Of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)
Private
Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS) is an Atlanta nonprofit supporting families of children with physical and developmental disabilities. Its summer programming includes adapted day camps at about seven metro-Atlanta locations plus overnight weekends at Camp Twin Lakes, designed for children with disabilities such as rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome. Programs serve participants from birth through their twenties.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Families Of Children Under Stress (FOCUS) directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Rima MacwanI was a huge fan of Focus. This year is a completely different story. Their program director contacted me about my son attending camp. He said that last year, my son and his ABA therapist, were missing too much of the camp activities because my son constantly needed breaks. This is a complete lie. He needed to take one break during every 45 minutes. He’s on the spectrum and can get overstimulated. He is not violent, does not bite, or yell. He simply needs to take a break before he gets overstimulated and his therapist was there to work through that with him without the use of any of their staff. At the end of our call, he conveniently mentioned that this year they’ve changed the rule and no longer are allowing therapists. It sounded too convenient. Other children there had significant needs including lengthy toileting and feeding needs. Other children are able to have their nurses there for support. But my son who needs a therapist and occasional breaks was no longer allowed to attend. This is supposed to be a non profit for children and families with special needs. Talk about discriminatory.
★★★★★Lisa HillVery fun. Lots of sensory games.
★★★★★Darlene HoustonFocus has been a blessing to ife and me I hope to do volunteer for them when I retire.
★★★★★L Mtz- CelisEver since I came across Focus they have been incredible. They are one of the best organizations for special needs families and kids in Georgia. All staff is wonderful, and so are there programs and camps. We love Focus!
★★★★★AMFocus is great! I have been attending their functions for years. My son is a young man with developmental disabilities. Focus is the only place he can go and be a STAR. I would recommend them to any family in need of recreational activities for their special little ones.