Korean Heritage Camp
Celebrate Heritage, Build Community
At Korean Heritage Camp, adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore Korean heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find community, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates connection and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.
A Family Experience
Each camp is a true family experience. Parents and adult adoptees join their own workshops and connect with others who share similar journeys, while non-adopted siblings are welcome and enjoy fun activities with peers and deepen their understanding of adoption and culture. Spouses, partners, and children of adult adoptees are warmly welcomed. All extended family members—grandparents, aunts, and uncles are also included—making camp a meaningful experience for everyone who shares in the story.
Camp Info
- Camp dates: June 18-21, 2026
- Location: YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Fraser, CO
- Registration opens on January 15, 2026. Camp Registration will remain open until April 18, 2026, based on space available.
- After April 18, a late registration fee will be assessed, and our group lodging block will become open to the public, so subject to availability.
Celebrate. Connect. Belong
At Korean Heritage Camp (KHC), we joyfully honor campers’ Korean birth heritage while celebrating their adoption journey. Adoptees from age 3 to adulthood connect with one another, explore cultural roots, and find role models and racial mirrors who inspire confidence and belonging.
We are fortunate to have countless members of the Korean community at camp every year, sharing their knowledge and love of Korean culture with all of our campers and families.
Adoption itself is a unique culture, and this camp celebrates both Korean heritage and the culture of adoption. Together, adopted children, families, and adult adoptees thrive, connect, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community, because at camp, everyone belongs.
Child & Teen Connections
Our counselors, presenters, and performers—including many adult Korean adoptees and community volunteers—bring authentic cultural experiences to life for all ages of adoptees and their family members. From traditional Korean drumming and K-pop to tae kwon do and knot tying, making kimbap and learning Korean hangul, every activity celebrates Korea’s rich heritage while building lasting friendships among campers.
Parent/Family Connections
From shared meals and activities to cultural workshops and performances, plus excellent workshops relevant to raising transracial adopted children/teens and beyond for parents, families build lasting bonds while immersing in the vital camp culture that makes every moment memorable for the entire family.
Adult Adoptee Connections
Adult adoptees enjoy workshops, discussions, and cultural programs designed for their journeys. Returning year after year, they mentor younger campers, form lifelong friendships, and keep the spirit of camp alive—proving that camp never truly ends.
Adoption itself is a unique culture, and this camp celebrates both Korean heritage and the culture of adoption. Together, adopted children, families, and adult adoptees thrive, connect, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.
“The most valuable thing for our family is teaching our kids about adoption and their culture. Learning that they are not the only ones out there in their situation will hopefully give them a sense of belonging when they get older and start questioning who they are and where they fit in.”
Learn More
We know attending Korean Heritage Camp can take real effort—time, sometimes travel, and financial resources. But families tell us the return is powerful. Which leads to the question we hear often:
Why Korean Heritage Camp?
KHC offers something many families don’t find elsewhere: a space where adoptees are centered, parents are supported, and everyone belongs. Families come to camp to learn, to listen, and to grow together—leaving with deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and a community that continues well beyond camp.
Whether it’s your first time at camp or a long-standing tradition, you’ll leave connected, affirmed, and strengthened by community.
How To Stay Connected
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- For further information or to inquire about financial assistance opportunities, click here.
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Our Top Level Sponsors
Sponsoring Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families (HCAF) is more than philanthropy — it’s a bold statement of your commitment to identity, inclusion, and lifelong belonging. Thank you very much for your sustaining contribution.