African/Caribbean Heritage Camp

Celebrate Heritage, Build Community

At African/Caribbean Heritage Camp (ACHC) adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore their 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.

ACHC is for families who have adopted or foster Black children in the U.S., and/or  who have adopted African or Caribbean children internationally from over 12 countries. 

A Family Experience

ACHC 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

  • Dates: June 4-7, 2026
  • Location: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park
  • Registration opens January 15, 2026
  • Camp Registration will remain open until April 1, 2026, based on space available.
  • After April 1, a late registration fee will be assessed, and our group lodging block will become available to the public,  so subject to availability.
  • Note: We will likely have a waiting list for this camp before April 1st, so register early!

Celebrate. Connect. Belong

At African/Caribbean Heritage Camp, we joyfully honor campers’ birth heritage across the African Diaspora 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 African American, African, and Caribbean communities at camp every year,  sharing their knowledge and love of  culture with all of our campers and families.

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, because at camp, everyone belongs.

Child & Teen Connections
Our counselors, presenters, and performers—including many adult adoptees and community volunteers—bring authentic cultural experiences to life for all ages of adoptees and their family members. From hip hop, drumming and hair care, making Caribbean food and learning about the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, every activity celebrates rich heritage while building lasting friendships among campers.

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.

 

“I love the entire camp experience. I so value anything that will help my child develop a healthy identity. I also love anything that provides me with specific tools on how to deal with issues involving race.”

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We know attending African/Caribbean 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 African/Caribbean Heritage Camp?

ACHC 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.

 

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