There are millions of children living in orphanages around the globe. These children will likely never experience the love and nurturing that a forever family can provide. It is Gladney's hope that the annual "Bright Futures Camp" will increase awareness of the need for international adoption and help orphans around the world. The mission of the camp is to build positive awareness of international adoption and increase awareness of the many more children in orphanages needing permanent homes.
Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
The next Bright Futures Camp is scheduled for Summer 2008. The children, whose ages range from 6 to 16 years old, will be treated to 14 fun-filled days and a chance to live with a prospective adoptive family. All of the children have been medically cleared by a U.S. Embassy approved doctor. The children for the camp have already been selected. Please view photos and bios of these precious children.
Read The New Wolfepack for a happy ending to a story of the 2007 Camp!
The Gladney Center for Adoption is looking for families to fill various roles during these children's visit to the United States.
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If you are interested in participating in the camp as an adopt/sponsor family:
- Step One: Please complete a brief Information Sheet that gives you an opportunity to share information about your family.
- Step Two: Once your Information Sheet is received, you will be contacted to schedule a one-on-one orientation with a Gladney staff member.
Important Dates
- February 16, 2008 - Older Child Adoption and Bright Futures Camp Information Session. Register today!
- April 30 - Gladney application group #1 due (includes home study payment of $1500)
- May 12 - Gladney application group #2 due
- May 26 - Gladney application group #3 due
- June 23 - Sponsor fee of $1500 for each child hosted and any remaining paperwork due to Gladney
- Late June - Camp family training day for NY families
- Mid July - Camp family training day for TX families (date and location dependent on participating families)
- August 10-25 - Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia
- September 12 - Program deposit (1/2 program fee – dependent on number of siblings being adopted) due
There are many
other ways to become involved in the camp. Help Gladney
create bright futures through adoption!
