Making A Difference In Atlanta's youth
It wasn’t until I saw the impact that camps had on kids, that I knew I had a different calling."
Caleb Albert, Founder & Executive Director
83 Camp Days In Year 1
2,273 Camper Days Through July
640 Unique Campers Through July
I love that we get to try so many things! I love cartooning and gymnastics and soccer and...I just love it all!
Camper Anna
My favorite thing about camp was that we made our own album! I never thought I could make music and now I’m pretty much a professional!
Camper Evelyn
I can’t believe I learned a handstand! I was so scared to try but the coaches made me feel safe to try it and I did it!
Camper Logan
HAPPY CAMPERS
Success Stories
Board Of Directors
Zach Savage
Vice President
Jason Simonovich
Treasurer
Jonathan Burroughs
Director of Marketing and Branding
David O'roark
Secretary
Carter Burke
Director of Giving
Curiosity
Brody didn’t want to come to camp. All Brody ever wanted to do was to play video games. His mom warned us that he may not participate in any activities, as she couldn’t get him to get excited about anything other than Fortnight. That’s one of the reasons she signed him up for camp. At first Brody wasn’t interested in any of the activities, until he heard his voice playback on our first song we recorded. Not only did Brody become a feature on all of our songs, he went home telling his mom that he wanted to be a music producer and wanted to start making his own youtube channel!
Confidence
Hannah was nervous on her first day of tumbling camp. She told the coaches that she was too big to do gymnastics and she would never be able to learn how to do a handstand. Coach Jocelyn and Mykal worked with Hannah slowly by giving her achievable short term goals to build her confidence throughout the week. At the end of camp Hannah ran up to her mom yelling, “Watch mom!” as she performed all of the tumbling movements she learned. Not only was she able to learn a handstand, she built confidence in her ability to learn new things.
Community
Rachel wouldn’t let go of her mom on the first day of camp. Her mom mentioned that she had autism and had trouble making friends. Our staff encouraged her to meet new friends, but once her mom left, Rachel held on to Coach Jocelyn’s hand and wouldn’t let go. It wasn’t until we started our day with our team building, that we saw Rachel’s tune start to change. With a focus on kindness, campers went around and found what they had in common with each other. Mom told us after camp that Rachel hadn’t ever had best friends before and now the girls hang out every week.
Anyone Can was born from a lifelong passion for helping kids grow and thrive. With a background steeped in education our founder, Caleb Albert, initially followed a path towards teaching but soon discovered his true passion—"It wasn't until I saw the impact that camps had on kids, that I knew I had a different calling."
After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2011, a journey of discovery led Caleb to Camp Ocean Pines in California, where the importance of social and emotional learning became clear. It was here that the vision for using camp environments to teach collaboration and life skills took shape. Teaching high school biology further reinforced the idea that impactful learning often happens outside the traditional classroom, and returning to camp each summer deepened this commitment.
An opportunity to direct a camp in California provided invaluable experience in running all aspects of a successful program, but the pull of home led Caleb to return to Georgia. Shortly after, Caleb got the chance to help launch a new camp in Fayetteville, created by country star Zac Brown, and solidified his mission: to create inclusive, accessible programs where children of all backgrounds can connect, learn, and grow together.
With experience working with neurodiverse kids, veterans' families, and underserved communities in Atlanta, the vision became clear. In Fall 2023, Anyone Can Camps was founded with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of Atlanta's youth. Guided by core values of curiosity, confidence, and community, this initiative is dedicated to creating enriching camp experiences that empower children to reach their full potential and positively impact their communities.
At Anyone Can Camps, our mission is to empower children by providing enriching and accessible camp experiences that ignite curiosity, grow confidence, and build communities. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment, regardless of their background.Our camps are designed to be affordable and available to all students, offering a safe and engaging space for children when school is out and parents are at work. By creating inclusive programs that encourage exploration and personal growth, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of children and the broader Atlanta community, helping to shape the leaders of tomorrow.