Camp Juliette Low

05/11/2026

GET READY FOR CAMP PART 3: OPENING DAY

One week prior to a camper's session, they will receive an email with their assigned unit (and color) and 30-minute arrival time slot.

Check-in will be a drive-through process. Parents may stay in their cars while dropping off their camper, or they have the option of parking after check-in and walking with their camper and a counselor to the unit.

cjl.org/For-Parents/Parent-FAQs

1. Enter the gate and drive to Stop #1 on the entrance road. A staff member will get the camper’s name and confirm that necessary forms have been received.

2. At Stop #2, staff will ask basic health screening questions. If all is well, the camper will get out of the car for a head lice check. If the camper has lice or discussion is needed, the parent will be directed to drive into a separate area, so traffic flow is not interrupted. In addition, the horseback staff will ask the camper about her riding ability, using a series of questions to determine a suitable class level.

3. With the camper back in the car, the parent will be directed to drive to Stop #3 at the Pavilion, where staff will unload luggage except for items that the camper will hand carry to the tent. Anyone who needs a restroom may use those behind the Staff House.

4. At Stop #4, the parent will drop off any medications, bagged with the Medication Instructions form, and have a chance to speak with the healthcare supervisor. At this stop parents will also have the option to leave letters and a package (limit one per camper) for later delivery.

5. The parent will then be directed to drive to the drop-off spot for the camper’s unit. At the designated spot for her unit, the camper will leave the vehicle with items to be hand carried to the tent. The camper will be greeted by a counselor or CIT. Campers may wave good-bye at this point, or the parent may park and walk with the camper to the unit. Staff will show parents where to park. Parents are asked to keep visits in the unit to 30 minutes maximum.

6. If you wish to take a tour of main camp, meet in Bidwell Lodge at 10:00 AM or 11:15 AM. Bidwell Lodge has a restroom if you need one.

7. Parents will leave via the exit road that goes past the barn. Trunks and bins will be delivered to the tents. Counselors or CITs will assist as needed with bed making for the younger campers. Beds will be made with pillows towards the outside of the tent; campers will sleep “toe-to-toe.”

05/04/2026

GET READY FOR CAMP PART 2: PACKING

It is time to start shopping and packing for camp. Please visit our website for packing lists and helpful tips to make sure that your camper is prepared.

cjl.org/For-Parents/What-to-Bring-and-How-to-Pack-it

When surveyed, past campers said that it was helpful to also bring:

- Hammock
- Outfits that can get dirty; extra socks and underwear
- Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
- Personal folding chair
- Small rug to wipe feet off on before bed
- Battery-operated fan
- Bed risers (so trunks that are taller than 13 inches can easily fit under bed)
- Disposable or battery-operated digital camera
- Pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for letter writing
- Clothing in unit color *

* Your camper will learn their unit assignment one week prior to arrival. Wilderness wears blue, Oakledge wears green, Sherwood wears red, Glen wears brown and plaid, and Four Winds wears yellow.

04/28/2026

Georgia Highways We Know

There are several Georgia Highways named for women. Three of them, the Martha Kay Tucker Memorial Highway, the Martha Berry Highway, and the Juliette Gordon Low Highway, can be seen on the way to camp from Atlanta. I will write more about the Juliette's highway later. When you stop at the last stop sign before you head up the mountain on Hwy 48 in Menlo, Georgia, look left....

04/27/2026

GET READY FOR CAMP PART 1: MISSING HOME

How do you know when your child is ready for overnight camp? Long before summer camp even starts, parents can start preparing their campers for a successful camp experience. Visit our website to learn more about how to prepare your camper for their time away and dealing with missing home.

cjl.org/For-Parents/Missing-Home

7 Strategies for Helping Campers Cope with Missing Home:

1. Let your camper know that missing home is a normal feeling and that the best cure is to get busy enjoying the activities and people at camp. Be positive, and let her know that her homesick feelings will likely fade as she makes new friends and becomes more comfortable with the routines of camp.

2. Help your camper pick out something special from home that she can hold or look at when she gets lonely—a book, a stuffed animal (pick one that can be washed), or a family photo.

3. Arm her with several different coping strategies to help her get through times when she is missing home: write in a letter or journal about a fun activity or a new friend; write down or name 3 things she enjoyed that day and 3 things she's looking forward to doing tomorrow; make plans with a new friend to be “buddies” for activities like rec swim; take deep breaths and focus on positive thoughts; talk to a counselor and ask for help.

4. Please do not tell your camper that you will come pick her up if she doesn’t like camp. If you do this, it undermines her ability to overcome this challenge, and we are defeated before we ever start. Instead, assure her that that her counselors will help her. Let her know that facing and overcoming difficulties, in a safe and encouraging environment, builds resilience and gives campers confidence in themselves that they have the ability to recover from setbacks, face adversity, and adapt to change.

5. Write happy letters to your camper every day! Parents may also wish to place one or several "missing home" notes in the camper's trunk that she can open if she's missing home and needs a boost. They might include how proud you are that she is doing her best at camp, a list of the things she was looking forward to doing, and the things you are excited to learn about when she comes back.

6. Make your farewells brief and positive. Don’t linger and/or say long and sad goodbyes. It’s normal for parents to feel nervous or sad about a child going away to camp, but it’s best not to share those feelings with her. Smile and be positive!

7. Please let the Camp Director know if you suspect that your camper will anxious due to missing home. Feel free to talk with the Camp Director in confidence about personal issues at home. The stress that your child may be experiencing can be greatly minimized by an informed staff.

04/21/2026

A perfectly wonderful weekend

Thank you to those who came to camp last weekend for the Spring work weekend. The bulk of the weekend is dedicated to preparing for Parent-Daughter weekend, May 1-3. All the units were cleaned, program areas prepared, pavilion swept, and kitchen cleaned. We are ready! In addition, we learned how to retie the flies and loose ties on the tents - there are several folks ready to teach us during pre-camp - yes, Ansley and Kayla, we are talking about you!...

04/01/2026

Attention CJL Alumnae: The registration for the 2026 Alumnae Reunion Weekend is officially open. Alumna are invited to register as either an Overnight Camper or Saturday Day Camper.

Adult Overnight Camper (all meals) - $100
Adult Day Camper (Saturday lunch only) - $50
Youth Overnight Camper (all meals) - $50
Youth Day Camper (Saturday lunch only) - $25
Under 5 Years Old - Free

This is a time when former campers, friends of the camp, and their families gather at CJL for a few days of summer camp fun and reminiscing. Visit with camp friends, sleep in a tent, eat in the dining hall (make a CJL Special!), go to classes, sing around the campfire, and relive your CJL days.

This year's event will take place from Friday, June 5th to Sunday, June 7th. We hope to see you, your friends, and your families there!

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03/29/2026

Camp Juliette Low is looking for your support. Each summer, the CJL directors develop a needs list based on what the staff from the previous summer requested. These items are greatly appreciated and help CJL better prepare for the summer season. Please mail any items to 321 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, GA 30731. If an item is unable to be delivered via mail, please email camp at [email protected] to arrange a drop-off. We ask that items be delivered by May 29th.

Thank you for going through our list! Put your name next to anything you are willing to purchase for CJL. If there are six of an item and you are only going to get three, please indicate this so others will know if it is still available. You can ship any item (Brian will get them to the office for u...

03/18/2026

Attention CJL Alumnae: The registration for the 2026 Alumnae Reunion Weekend opens in two weeks on April 1st at 9:00 AM eastern time. Alumna are invited to register as either an Overnight Camper or Saturday Day Camper.

This is a time when former campers, friends of the camp, and their families gather at CJL for a few days of summer camp fun and reminiscing. Visit with camp friends, sleep in a tent, eat in the dining hall (make a CJL Special!), go to classes, sing around the campfire, and relive your CJL days.

This year's event will take place from Friday, June 5th to Sunday, June 7th. We hope to see you, your friends, and your families there!

cjl.org/For-Alumnae/Reunion

03/16/2026

Ides of March

The Ides of March are here and that means we have exactly 90 days until first session starts! Where did the year go? Every session is full with a waiting list, except for the mini sessions at the end of camp. I hope that you are dreaming of sunny days and sailboats on the lake (we will all need that after this next little cold snap!)....

03/03/2026

Program Meeting

Each winter, CJL board members, camp committee members, and select summer staff meet to review the past summer and prepare for the coming summer. We gathered near CJL for a Saturday meeting. We looked through summaries of the parent, camper, and staff evaluations and made notes on written comments that need addressing. Karen, the camp's business manager, gave us an update on camper/CIT enrollment (all sessions full except 5A and 5B)....

03/01/2026

** Update ** The 2026 Spring Tour is fully booked!

Spend the day with us on Lookout Mountain! Tour the camp, meet the directors, and experience the rustic beauty of CJL.

The registration for the 2026 Spring Tour registration is officially open: cjl.org/Camp-Dates/Spring-Tour

The Spring Tour will take place on Saturday, May 2nd. There are two sessions - one in the morning starting at 10:00 AM and one in the afternoon starting at 2:30 PM. There is no cost to register for the Spring Tour, but spots are limited.

We hope to see you there!