Latin American Heritage Camp
Celebrate Heritage, Build Community
At Latin American Heritage Camp (LAHC), adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore Latin heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find connection, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates community and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.
Generally, our campers were born in the following countries, and all Latin American adoptees are welcome: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States – of Latin American Heritage
A Family Experience
LAHC 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 11-14, 2026
- Location: YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Fraser, CO
- Registration opens January 15, 2026
- Camp Registration will remain open until April 11, 2026, based on space available.
- After April 11, a fee for late registration will be charged, and our group lodging block will become open to the public, so subject to availability.
NEW NEWS! We’re excited that LAHC will be sharing part of Snow Mountain Ranch and some activities with Indian/Nepalese Heritage Camp this year. This collaboration reflects what HCAF is all about—being in this together—and we’re confident it will enrich the cultural spirit and sense of connection across our camp community.
Celebrate. Connect. Belong
At Latin American Heritage Camp, we joyfully honor campers’ Latin 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 many members of the Latinx communities at camp every year, sharing their knowledge and love of their culture with all of our campers and families.
Adoption itself is a unique culture, and this camp celebrates both Latin 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 Latinx adoptees and community volunteers—bring authentic cultural experiences to life for all ages of adoptees and their family members. From traditional dances and music to rangoli and mehndi, making dosas and playing cricket, every activity celebrates South Asia’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 heritage and the culture of adoption. Together, adopted children, families, and adult adoptees thrive, connect, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.
“It means facing the issues of adoption square on for a weekend; having my family with families that look like ours. Creating an opening for conversation with my kids. Hearing what other families are doing. Obtaining resources and connections. Overall, a wonderful experience!”
Learn More
We know attending LAHC 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 Latin American Heritage Camp?
LAHC 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.