Youth Programming and Camp HOPE

The Family Justice Center (FJC) carries the momentum from camp throughout the year as participants ages 7-16 experience a community of hope and healing through holistic year-round programming and group mentorship. We define hope as “believing in yourself, believing in others, and believing in your dreams.”

Through regular connection and mentoring activities, the FJC seeks to nurture the community established among peers who have had similar experiences with violence and abuse, and to empower youth in their journey towards hope and healing.

FJC youth programming includes Camp HOPE, a week of overnight camp each summer where participants experience hope through friendship, campfire talks, and high adventure, challenge-by-choice activities. Through FJC's partnership with YMCA Camp Weaver, a safe environment is created for youth impacted by domestic violence where they feel valued, seen, encouraged, and loved.

While at camp, youth explore high adventure activities that help them overcome fears and try new things in a safe, supportive setting. Youth participate in collaborative, team-building activities and learn what it means to believe in themselves, each other, and their dreams.

Volunteer HOPE Counselors serve as mentors, leaders, and cheerleaders for youth participants. This opportunity to build relationships with children and teens who have experienced trauma is life-changing for both the youth and the volunteers. HOPE Counselors contribute tremendously in our goal to end the cycle of violence by investing in the lives of youth exposed to trauma and forming special connections with them. We are looking for individuals age 17-24 who have a passion for working with youth, and who are energetic, patient, committed, encouraging, and fun!

Whether you are interested in volunteering as a mentor throughout the year, for the week of Camp HOPE, or both, apply to join us as a HOPE Counselor here!

Volunteer training is provided, and volunteers are eligible for service learning hours for their participation (Camp HOPE includes up to 125 hours for selected volunteers).

Referrals for children ages 7-13 are accepted year-round for the Family Justice Center's youth program. Professionals and families may submit referrals for children impacted by domestic violence.

Due to limited space, a referral does not guarantee invitation for attending the week of Camp HOPE.

If you are a professional working with a family OR a parent/guardian who would like to nominate your child, please contact Hannah Mould at CampHOPE@guilfordcountync.gov.

Contact Us to Learn More

If you want to refer a child, have questions about the program or how you can be involved, please contact Program Coordinator Hannah Mould at 336-641-2314 or email CampHOPE@guilfordcountync.gov.