Social events that are listed below (meals, day trips, etc), are entirely optional. You can join us for anything, everything, or nothing.
Pre-Camp Parent Info Session (Zoom Meeting)
We will be holding an informational webinar the weekend before camp! Join us to hear about what the camp week might look like, how you can prepare, and to ask questions!
Camp Twitch & Shout is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CTAS 2025 Family Orientation
Time: Jun 22, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84144705327?pwd=JShzZPwd7hVK1a2byVs6FMXozh7mJv.1
Meeting ID: 841 4470 5327
Passcode: 555554
**Please note the timezone for all CTAS events will be in EST**
Saturday (June 28)
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Star-Spangled Classic Fireworks at Southeast Clarke Park
4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605
For families in town early. The first formal activity of the parent workshop is the meet and greet Sunday evening.
Meet in the 3rd floor lounge at BW Athens hotel at 6:00 PM for activities or 8:00 PM for fireworks
Kids activities begin at 6:00 PM
Fireworks begin approximately 9:30 PM
Food trucks available
Sunday (June 29)
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Drop off campers at Camp Twin Lakes West (CHANGED FROM LAST YEAR)
1391 Keencheefoonee Rd, Rutledge GA 30663
Gates will open at 1:30 PM EST
Check-in is between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Each group will be assigned a time for registration.
Campers Ages 7-13: 1:30 PM EST
Campers Ages 14-18: 2:30 PM EST
Check in will be conducted entirely from the car - there will be no need to park or leave your vehicle. At the front gate, campers will be checked-in. For more detailed Check-In information please check our Arrivals, Departures, & Check-In page within the webpage!
Since we will be at a new site this summer, we are allowing families to visit the cabins and help their campers unpack. Check-in will still be conducted as usual and entirely from the car. Once the camper has left the car to take their welcome photo and walk to their cabin with a counselor, families will have an opportunity to park and meet them at their cabin. Please be considerate of other families, campers, and the other camp that will also be utilizing the parking lot. Additionally, sometimes this can make goodbyes more difficult, so use your discretion in regards to visiting cabins. Families will need to leave in time for sessions to begin. We anticipate that families will need to leave by 4:00pm
For any late arrivals or other concerns about camp, please email Olivia Boudwin at olivia@camptwitchandshout.org or call/text (404) 436-2009
7:00 PM - Meet and Greet at Ted's Most Best
254 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601 (in downtown Athens 0.9 mi from the hotel)
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, beer. Entrees run about $10 - $12
Come meet other parents who are in town either for the day or for the week.
Monday (June 30)
6:00-9:00 AM - BREAKFAST
At Best Western OR see list below for breakfast recommendations
10:00 AM - Parent Workshop Day 1
See schedule below
6:00 pm - Dinner at Taqueria Tsunami
320 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601 (Downtown Athens, 4 min drive)
Asian Fusion tacos, entrees run about $12 - $15
Tuesday (July 1)
6:00-9:00 AM - BREAKFAST
At Best Western OR see list below for breakfast recommendations
10:00 AM - Parent Workshop Day 2
See schedule below
Self-organize for dinner, see restaurant recommendations below
8:00 PM - Whiskey tasting at J’s Bottle Shop
1452 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606 (1.9 mi from hotel, 6 min drive)
Please organize designated sober drivers beforehand
Wednesday (July 2)
6:00-9:00 AM - BREAKFAST
At Best Western OR see list below for breakfast recommendations
LUNCH - on your own or self-organize, see restaurant recommendations below
12:30 PM - Painting class at ARTini's Art Lounge
337 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601(1.0 mi from hotel, 4 min drive)
6:30 PM - Dinner & Trivia Night at The Local 706
1676 S Lumpkin St, Athens (bar & grill, entrees run $10 - $15)
Trivia starts at 7:00
OR self-organize for dinner, see restaurant recommendations below
Thursday (July 3)
6:00-9:00 AM - BREAKFAST
At Best Western OR see list below for breakfast recommendations
DAYTIME GROUP ACTIVITY OPTIONS:
Option #1: Explore Helen, GA
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Helen, GA (Bavarian town)
Helen group will meet in hotel lobby at 9:45 AM. Helen is 64 miles from the hotel, or about 80 minutes by car.
Tubing on the Chattahoochee River: Cool River Tubing ($14/person)
Alternatively, explore the town and do some shopping
There are several restaurants open for lunch and dinner in Helen at various price points.
OR
Option #2: Stay in Athens, GA
11:00 AM - Visit rescue farm animals at Sweet Olive Farm
FREE, donation encouraged
880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, GA 30683 (9.7 mi from hotel, 21 min drive)
1:30 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
FREE but requires reservations / e-tickets you can get in advance on their website
90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30605 (on UGA Campus 2.0 mi from hotel, 7 min drive)
Athens group will leave from the hotel around 1:30 PM for the Museum.
OR
Option #3: See below for other things to do in or around Athens
Friday (July 4)
10:30 - 12:00 PM - Camper Pick-Up
The Gates will open at 10:30 am EST on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Departure will take place from 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
All campers and leaders-in-training (LITS) must depart camp by 12:00 pm EST.
CTAS will ONLY release campers only to the adult(s) listed on the application or in receipt of the pick up slip (provided at check in). If another adult will be picking up your camper, you must notify the Camp Director by emailing Olivia with the FULL NAME of the individual picking up your camper to olivia@camptwitchandshout.org 24 hours prior to departure. Be advised that individuals picking up campers must bring a photo ID.
Please check the parent/caregiver handbook for more information.
12:00 PM - Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen for lunch after camp
2040 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA 30606
South side of Athens on the way back from camp to the hotel
We will have the patio reserved. It’s dog-friendly.
5:00 PM - Fireworks in Braselton
For any families sticking around after camp pick-up
Recommended to show up in Braselton around 5:00 PM.
Recommended parking: library or surface lots. The parking deck close by is very crowded when leaving.
Food truck prices are approx. $10 - $20 and lines can be long
Parade at 6:00, music at 6:30, fireworks after dark (approx. 9:00 - 9:30)