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Special Needs Summer Camps/Recreation Programs for 2021
Summer 2021 Special Needs
Camp and Recreation Expo
2021
SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER CAMPS/RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR 2021
Table of Contents
Arc of Bergen & Passaic, Camp Rainbow......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Arc of Essex County, Camp Hope ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Arc of Union County, Camp Star, Mountainside Camp .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Asun Star ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Autism on the Seas ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camp ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2,3
Camp Acorn ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Camp Braveheart from Heart to Heart and Associates ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Camp Dunnabeck at Kildonan ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Camp Excel ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Camp Fatima...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Camp Huntington............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Camp Jaycee ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Camp Jotoni ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Camp Kipanga .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Camp Lee Mar ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Camp Merry Heart/Easter Seals New Jersey .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6,7
Camp Sequoia ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Camp Sunshine-Camp Snowflake ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Camp Trek, Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Camp Warwick/Camp Sunshine ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Center for Modern Dance Education ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Pal’s Paradise Day Camp ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Clarke’s Summer Camp ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Dragonfly Forest .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9, 10
Elks Camp Moore ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Family Resource Network, Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey, Camp Nova ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Farm In Motion Summer Extended-Day Program at Pony Power Therapies ........................................................................................................................................................... 10, 11
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Good Talking People ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11, 12
Guided Tour, Inc.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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Harbor Haven Summer Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12, 13
HI-STEP Summer Social Skills Program ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
JCC Metro West Special Needs Programs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
JCC on the Palisades, Camp Haverim, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, Camp Tikvah...................................................................................................................................................... 13, 14
JDK Social Station LLC ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14, 15
Kamp Kiwanis ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Limitless Summer Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
MarbleJam/FilmJam Workshop Summer 2021 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15, 16
New Horizons Day Camp ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
NYU Summer Programs for Kids.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Ramapo for Children ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17, 18
Round Lake Camp ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Sensory Bounce Therapy ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Southampton Fresh Air Home ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Special Angels Recreation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Spectrum 360; Film Academy 360 Summer Program..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Spectrum for Living ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Sprout ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Stepping Forward Counseling Center ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19, 20
Summit Camp and Travel ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, Camp Choices .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Volt Fitness ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Wayne PAL, Camp Wishes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
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Special Needs Summer Camps/Recreation Programs for 2021
Camp Contact Information Notes
Arc of Bergen & Passaic Camp Address: • An educational, fun-filled experience for children and teens (8-20 years old) with
c/o The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Inc. developmental disabilities.
Rainbow/Special Quest 223 Moore Street • Special Quest Summer Program is a qualified provider for the NJ Children's System of
Summer Program Hackensack, N.J. 07601 Care.
Contact: David Wunsch, Dir. of Recreation Serv. • Rainbow serves as an extended school year program for a number of school districts and
dwunsch@arcbp.com we are happy to accommodate new additions.
Rainbow@arcbp.com • Hours 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday.
201-343-0322 x 2237
Arc of Essex County Camp Location: East Hanover • 7-week program June 28th– August 13th, 2021; Time 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
Contact: Laurie Best • Serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Camp Hope Email: lbest@arcessex.org • Includes supervised swimming, modified sports, arts and crafts, and music.
973-535-1181 X 1264 • Transportation within Essex County available.
• Can request with school district to be an extended school year program.
On Site Address: • Call or email for further information, including costs.
123 Naylon Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
ARC of Union County Camp Location: Echo Lake Park, Mountainside • LittleTykes Camp for ages 2.5 to 5 years old will operate from July 6th-August 27th, 2021
Camp Star Contact: Donna Kell • Camp Star for ages 5 to 21 years old will operate from August 2nd-August 27th, 2021 – this
908-232-0388 is due to ESY ProgramsEnhance personal and social development, language and
Mountainside Camp dkell@arcunion.org communication skills, learning, and motor and muscular coordination.
https://arcunion.org/summer-programs/ • A safe structured environment for children ages 3-21 with special needs and their siblings.
• Trips, swimming, arts & crafts, adaptive physical education, nature exploration, hiking,
On Site Address: games and music appreciation.
1137 Globe Avenue • Camp has both indoor and outdoor accessibility and is an inclusive camp program.
Mountainside, NJ 07092 • In the event of inclement weather campers can enjoy their day within a climate-controlled
building. Also accessible is the outdoor playground and recreational field.
• Program is eligible for coverage through DCF for up to 2 weeks. Perform Care app. will
be available as of March and can be found at: http://www.performcarenj.org.
Asun Star Contact: Sam Victor • July 6th–August 28th, 2021
Email: programs@asunstar.org • Camp Hours: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Weekly Cost: $350.; one -one and transportation services available
Contact: Nickie Alston, Executive Director • Ages 7 – 21
Administrative Office: • Campers with developmental and intellectual disabilities
554 Bloomfield Avenue, 4th Floor • Activities include: Interactive weekly themes+ team building, weekly field trips, swimming,
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Fun with Food, Arts & Creativity, skating, nature hikes, Gardening and Healthy Living,
973-771-3300 – office Dance & Karaoke, outdoor games
www.asunstar.org
• Limited scholarships available
• ** Perform Care Provider for camp and one-on-one services**
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Camp Contact Information Notes
Autism on the Seas Renee Ferlito • PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR 2021 UPDATES.
Event Coordinator • Autism on the Seas is an organization that allows adults and families living with Autism,
ferlito@autismontheseas.org Down Syndrome and other related disabilities have their dream vacation, with the support
www.autismontheseas.com of our amazing professional volunteer staff.
1-800-516-5247 • We assist adults and families in accommodating the typical cruise services, as well as
www.aotsf.org providing specialized Respite and Private Activities/Sessions that allow our guests the use
1-475-882-6873 of the ship’s entertainment venues in an accommodated and assisted manner.
• Staff assisted cruises are selected from regular cruises throughout the year onboard Royal
Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney, and Carnival Cruise lines.
• Let us cruise with you and help make your dream vacation come true!
Bounce Out the Stigma Contact: Mike Simmel • Special Needs Kids
Basketball Camp Email: mike@mightymikebasketball.com • Ages 8-11
www.bounceoutthestigma.org • (No child is denied due to inability to pay)
855-997-3900 ext. 803
Location: Downtown Sports Basketball Complex • 5 Day Camp
7 Leighton Place • August 2nd-August 6th, 2021
Mahwah, NJ 07430 • Hours 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Cost $375.00 per attendee
• Each participant will receive a Camp Basketball, T-Shirt, Participation Medal and Daily
Snack
• Featuring daily speakers
Location: Holy Trinity Church • In partnership with the Chappaqua Recreation Dept.
10 Mill Road • 2 Day Camp
New Rochelle, NY 10804 • August 9th-August 10th, 2021
• Hours 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
• Cost $125
• Each Participant will Receive a Camp Basketball, T-Shirt and Participation Medal
• Children will receive: Daily Snacks
• Featuring a Guest Speaker from the NY Knicks
Location: Anthony Wayne Middle School • In partnership with the Wayne Recreational Dept. Wayne, NJ
201 Garside Avenue • 5 Day Camp
Wayne, NJ 07470 • August 16th-August 20th, 2021
• 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
• Cost $275
• Each participant will receive a Camp Basketball, T-Shirt, Participation Medal and Daily
Snack
Location: Westwood Recreation Center
• 5 Day Camp
55 Jefferson Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675 • August 23rd-August 27th, 2021
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Camp Contact Information Notes
Bounce Out (cont’d.) • 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
• Cost $275 per attendee
• Each participant will receive a Camp Basketball, T-Shirt, Participation Medal and Daily
Snack
Camp Acorn Camp Address: • No current openings for 2021.
Calvary Lutheran Church • Camp Acorn empowers children with a wide range of disabilities through programs that
165 West Crescent Avenue address their physical, emotional and social well-being with numerous activities that
Allendale, NJ 07401 include educational components.
• Our therapeutic and instructional program develops fine motor, gross motor and
Contacts: Thaddeus Orlowski or Cathy Carisi transitional skills while building confidence and self-esteem.
Email: campacorn01@gmail.com • Our diverse group of campers, volunteers and experienced staff makes camp an ideal place
www.campacorn.org to learn and grow.
www.facebook.com/campacorn • Activities include swimming, boot camp fitness, sports, art, music and drama, computers,
cooking and life skills, and horticultural therapy, and are adapted to the individual needs
PO Box 1383 of each camper.
Paramus, NJ 07653 • Registered nurse onsite.
201-785-1101
• Weekly BBQ on Fridays.
Camp Braveheart 17 Legion Place • June 28th, 2021-August 28th, 2021
Heart to Heart & Associates Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 • Cost: $800. 9:00 – 4:00 5 Days
LLC 201-843-3274 $400 9:00 – 12:00 OR 1:00 – 4:00 5 Half Days
www.heart2heart4autism.com $600 9:00 – 4:00 3 Days
lisa@heart2heart4autism.com $300 9:00 – 12:00 OR 1:00 – 4:00 3 Half Days
• DDD/DCF eligible for camp and 1:1 providers
• Ages 3-12, Children with ASD
• Include: Social Language Group, Social Skills Group, Sensory Art Class, Music and
Outdoor Sensory Play
Camp Dunnabeck at Kildonan Camp Address: • July 5th -August 14th, 2021
476 Skiff Mountain Road • Day camp 8:00 – 5:00 (full days)
Kent, CT 06757 • July 5th -August 14th, 2021
Contact: Yvonne 8:00 – 12:00 (half days)
Email: campoffice@kildonan.org • Cost: $9,000 5 full days
845-373-8111 $6,000 5 half days
www.kildonan.org • Specialized camp for children with dyslexia or language-based learning disabilities.
• Orton-Gillingham tutoring.
• Both boarding and day camp available.
• Day/Residential camp: a 6-week academic summer program to improve the reading,
writing, and spelling skills of boys and girls ages 8-16.
See website for 2021 calendar and further information
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BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT or any of its employeesSpecial Needs Summer Camps/Recreation Programs for 2021
Camp Excel Camp Site Address (Bergen County): NO SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
Harrington Park School • A specialized summer program for children with ADHD, Aspergers and others with Social
191 Harriot Avenue Skill Challenges, ages 5-18.
Harrington Park, NJ 07640 • Therapeutic Program in a camp-like setting.
www.CampExcel.com • Daily Social Skill Groups, daily swimming at a private swim club, arts & crafts, sports,
Wii, cooking, weekly trips, and academics.
Contact: Kathleen Cable, LPC, Director • All adult qualified staff.
Email: info@campexcel.com • Transportation from central pick-up points.
732-282-0150 • Air-conditioned facility.
• Funding options (eg. Scholarships, school districts, grants, state funding).
Business Office:
2517 Highway 35, Bldg H – Suite 205
Manasquan, NJ 08731
Camp Fatima PO Box 654 • PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR 2021 UPDATES.
Harrison, NJ 07029 • Camp for school age children featuring 2, 1-week sessions.
Contact: Regina Smith • Adult weekends for adults over age 23 (4 weekend sessions).
Emails: programs@campfatimanj.org • No charge for camp. Limited space.
camper.committee@campfatimanj.org • All new applicants will be contacted for an interview.
www.campfatimanj.org
734-619-8300
Camp Huntington 56 Bruceville Road • Sessions: (Campers can start on one of these start dates and stay through for as many
High Falls, NY 12440 weeks as remain)
855-707-2267 • June 20th-August 21st, 2021
Contact: Daniel Falk, President & Exec. Director o Session 1: 4 weeks: June 18th-July 15th, 2021
Email: dfalk@camphuntington.com o Session 2: 4 weeks: July 18th-August 12th, 2021
Dylan Sloan, Program Director o Session 3: 1 week: August 15th – 21st, 2021
Email: aallen@camphuntington.com • Fees: $2650 weekly fee, includes 1:3 supervision. 1:2 supervision: $585 weekly; 1:1: $885
Cell: 845-687-7840. weekly.
www.camphuntington.com -Medication Service: 3 meds daily, weekly fee: $165, scaled for additional
number of daily.
-Additional Activities, (Horseback Riding/OT, Speech, PT: $135 per session).
-PPE: $175 weekly, estimated. (Will be adjusted for actual supply pricing by 4/15/21).
• 2-week minimum stay. Campers can stay as long as 9 weeks.
-Our Adult year-round programs are scheduled to start October, 2021.
-Please inquire: admissions@camphuntington.com.
• We serve both children and adult with developmental disabilities.
• We have over 60 years’ experience creating dynamic experiences for campers with special
needs.
• The summer program is centered on three specific goals: participation, recreation and
promoting independence.
• Offers every camper a fun and safe environment to learn and grow.
• Tends to the individual needs of the camper while focusing on development of social and
daily living skills.
• Low counselor camper ratio of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3.
• Campers can stay for one week or combine up to 9 weeks together.
• On site medical director and a team of nursing staff who dispense daily medication
(requires medical information 3 months if needed).
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BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT or any of its employeesSPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER CAMPS/RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR 2021
Camp Jaycee Camp site: • June 27th-August 21st, 2021 (8 weeks split into 4 session)
223 Ziegler Road o Session 1
Effort, PA 18330 Week 1 – June 27th-July 3rd, 2021 Week 2 July 4th-July 10th, 2021
Contacts: Maureen Brennan, Camp Director o Session 2
Email: mbrennan@campjaycee.org Week 3 – July 11th-July 17th, 2021 Week 4 July 18th-July 24th, 2021
Nicole Davis-Goodwin, Coordinator of Camping o Session 3
Services Week 5 – July 25th-July 31st, 2021 Week 6 August 1st-August 7th, 2021
Email: ngoodwin@campjaycee.org o Session 4
www.campjaycee.org Week 7 – August 8th-August 14th, 2021 Week 8 August 15th-August 21st, 2021
• Cost $995 per week
Administrative Office: • 18 and older
985 Livingston Avenue • Adult campers with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
North Brunswick, NJ 08920 • 185 acres in the Pocono Mountains.
732-737-8279 • Cabins of 6-8 people and a counselor; divided by gender, age and ability.
• Activities include: swimming, boating, music, arts and crafts, sports, dance and movement,
nature and evening activities.
• $995.00 per week with a $150 non- refundable application fee.
• Limited scholarships available.
Camp Jotoni 51 Old Stirling Road • Week 1 Day Camp: June 28th-July 2nd, 2021
Warren, NJ 07059 • Residential Camp Weeks 2 & 3: July 4th-July 16th, 2021
908-753-4244 • Residential Camp Weeks 4 & 5: July 18th-July 30th, 2021
www.campjotoni.org • Residential Camp Week 6: August 1st-Autust 6th, 2021
Contact: Josh Burk,e, Camp Director • Residential Camp Week 7: August 8th-August 13th, 2021
Email: joshb@thearcofsomerset.org • Day Camp Week 8: August 16th-August 20th, 2021
• Day Camp Week 9: August 23rd-August 27th, 2021
• Day camp sessions weeks 1-6 open to all ages.
• Extended day camp weeks 7-8 for ages 21 and under.
• Lunch is provided; menus can be found online in advance.
• Time 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Monday-Friday.
• Residential Camp – 13-day sessions available and are open to all ages for weeks 2-7.
Requires application.
• We offer Camperships.
Camp Kipanga Mailing address • Six Weeks of Summer Run – June 28th-August 6th, 2021
Rockland Jewish Family Service • Ages 5 to 21 Groups divided by age
450 West Nyack Road, • Tuition Ages 5-13 $4,700
West Nyack, NY 10994 Ages 14-21 $3,700
Contact: Michele Koenig STEM Flag Football
mkoenig@rjfs.org Arts & crafts Kickball
845-354-2121 x141 Science Candle-making
Dungeons & Dragons Tennis
Camp site: Cooking Music
Knights of Columbus Martial arts Drama
79 Pascack Road Soccer Frisbee Golf
Washington Township, NJ Legos Engineering
Yoga Kite-making
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BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT or any of its employeesSpecial Needs Summer Camps/Recreation Programs for 2021
Camp Lee Mar Camp Address (Summer): • June 23rd-August 10th, 2021
450 Route 590 • Ages 7-21
Lackawaxen, PA 18435 • Cost $12,150 for the Season; Scholarships available
570-685-7188 • Camp LeeMar is a private, residential special needs camp for children and teenagers with
mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges
Camp Address (Winter): • A structured environment, individual attention and guidance are emphasized at all times.
805 Redgate Road • Campers enjoy traditional camp activities PLUS academics, speech & language therapy,
Dresher, PA 19025 music & art therapy, daily living skills, computers and much more
215-658-1708
• We also have therapeutic horseback riding, a Zip Line and overnight trips (not during the
summer of 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions).
Contact:
• Junior Olympic heated pool, modern facilities and air-conditioned buildings (including
www.leemar.com
cabins)
ari@leemar.com
Lee Mar L.I.F.E (Living Independently Functional Education) Program - The unique
feature of our L.I.F.E. Program incorporates everyday living skills into a personalized
daily program. We have a fully functional apartment specifically for this program with a
large kitchen, washer and dryer, two bathrooms, a living room and bedroom
Camp Merry Heart/ 21 O’Brien Road No summer program for 2021 due to COVID-19.
Easter Seals New Jersey Hackettstown, NJ 07840 • Ages 6 -97.
Tel: 908-852-3896 • Programming year round.
Easter Seals New Jersey – Fax: 908-852-9263 • Easter Seals New Jersey Camp & Recreation offers year-round programs that qualify for
Respite, Hotel and Travel Contacts: Caren E. Hric DDD, RLC and PerformCare funding.
Travel Coordinator • Easter Seals New Jersey also has camperships available for those families requiring
chric@nj.easterseals.com financial assistance.
kminerley@nj.easterseals.com • Visit our website at www.eastersealsnj.org/camp for a current list of programs and
camp@nj.easterseals.com information.
www.eastersealsnj.org/camp • Camp Merry Heart is able to provide child services to individuals between the ages of 6
years old to 96+.
• We operate off a 1:3 ratio and able to provide all the required personal care and
supervision in a fun and exciting manor.
• Campers have the opportunity to participate in programs ranging from archery,
climbing/zipwires, boating and fishing, fully accessible swimming pool and splash pad, arts
and crafts, sports and games and so much more!
• Our live-in nurse will be on-site 24/7 during programs and able to assist in any treatments,
administer medication and ensure all health needs are being met.
• Easter Seals New Jersey – Camping & Recreation offers year-round programs that qualify
for DDD, RLC and PerformCare funding.
• Travel program is open to anyone 18+.
• Easter Seals New Jersey also has camperships available for those families requiring
financial assistance.
• Visit our website at www.eastersealsnj.org/camp for current list of programs and
information.
• The Hotel and Travel program allows community access for individuals with special needs
and disabilities.
• Our programs are designed to support individuals seeking the opportunities to travel and
explore the United States.
• We operate off a 1:3 ratio and able to provide all the required personal care and
supervision during the trips.
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Camp Merry Heart (cont’d.) • Campers will stay in fully accessible brand name hotels and have the comfort of their own
bed.
• Overnight in room supervision will be provided by our fully trained staff.
• Start traveling today with Easter Seals New Jersey.
Camp Oakhurst •
2021 See Rising Treetops at
Oakhurst (new name)
Camp Sequoia 3 Ainsley Court • Sessions begin in late June and mid-July.
Newtown, PA 18940 Full Season – June 27th-August 7th, 2021 $11,675
610-771-0111 First Session – June 27th-July 17th, 2021 $ 7,175
www.camp-sequoia.com Second Session – July 18th-August 7th, 2021 $ 7,175
office@camp-sequoia.com • Hawaii Adventure (ages 15+) August 9th-August 21st, 2021 $ 7,995
• Camp Sequoia, an overnight camp, caters to young men (7-17) improving their social skills
while making friends, having fun and growing self-confidence
• Camp Sequoia operated 100% COVID Free during SUMMER 2020!
• Our innovative and integrative approach is research based and evidence informed. Our
work has been presented at the International Conference on ADHD as an innovative
program. In addition to scheduled group sessions with Dr. Lew and our social skills team,
each of our activities is intentionally constructed so that the fabric of building social skills
is woven as a tapestry throughout the day in a fun dynamic camp experience.
• Many of our campers come to us with a diagnosis of ADHD or similar presentations, but
ALL benefit from crafting and maintaining more authentic social interactions with peers.
• We offer three and six-week residential sessions on our modern campus with a 2:5 staffing
ratio.
• Older Campers 15+ also have the option for a transitional life skills program in Hawaii
Camp Sunshine - 1133 E. Ridgewood Ave. • Camp Sunshine is re-opening this summer, however we will not be accepting new campers.
Camp Snowflake Saddle River County Park • Camp Sunshine, a summer recreational program for multiply disabled children and young
Wild Duck Pond Area adults. Open from Mon – Friday from 9:00am – 3:30pm.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • Campers at Camp Snowflake are afforded the same opportunities for recreational and
201-652-1755 social activities as those at Camp Sunshine in the summer, albeit on a smaller scale given
our meeting time of once per week on Saturday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
Contact: Kim DaSilva • At Camp Sunshine, you will find no obstacles to overcome. Everything is adapted to suit
www.sunshine-snowflake.org the needs of their campers.
kdasilva1@optonline.net • Art and crafts, sports, swimming in an onsite heated pool, and a playroom/video center are
contact_us@sunshine-snowflake.org all part of Camp Sunshine.
973-633-7111 ―Administrative Office • 2,000 sq. foot air-conditioned activity space.
• Campers are divided into groups of 8-12 based on age and ability. Each group has a group
leader and assistant group leader.
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Camp Trek Camp Address: NO SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
Brain Injury Alliance of NJ 1-36 North Tuckahoe • Ages 18+
(BIANJ) Williamstown, NJ 08094 • TREK is BIANJ’s week-long residential camp.
Contact: Laura Jacobs, TREK Director • It provides a week of independence, recreation and socialization for adults with brain
Email: ljacobs@bianj.org injury, while their caregivers enjoy a week of respite.
800-669-4323 • Campers take part in activities such as art, dance, poetry, swimming, outdoor sports and
732-745-0200, x230 nature study.
http://www.bianj.org/trek/ • TREK is designed to serve adults with a primary diagnosis of brain injury.
Office Address: • Participants must be residents of New Jersey or currently residing in New Jersey for
825 Georges Road, Second Floor rehabilitation and meet other eligibility requirements.
New Brunswick, NJ 08902
Camp Warwick 62 Warwick Center Road o CS1 June 27th-July 2nd, 2021 ages 8-55
Warwick, NY 10990 o CS2 July 4th-July 9th, 2021 ages 8-55
Camp Sunrise Contact: Albert Fenske-Williams, Camp Director o CS3 July 11th–July 16th, 2021 ages 8-30
Email: campwarwick@optimum.net o CS4 July 18th– July 23rd, 2021 ages 8-55
845-986-1164 o CS5 July 25th– July 30th, 2021 ages 8-55
https://campwarwick.org • Camp Sunrise is a Christian camping experience for individuals with special needs, ages 8–
55.
• Our mission at Camp Sunrise is to provide a place where everyone feels welcomed and
loved.
• Camp Sunrise provides a place where campers can experience new challenges and
opportunities for growth in a safe and caring environment.
• Some activities include bowling, a trip to the Warwick Drive-In, and a picnic at nearby
Wawayanda State Park that includes swimming and canoeing.
• We will be running at reduced capacity as to keep with current local social distancing
rules.
• Sessions are week-long, beginning Sunday afternoon and run through Friday evening.
Tuition is $905 per week; Camperships are available.
• For more details about our offerings you can visit our website at www.campwarwick.org
or call or email for more details.
Center for Modern Dance 84 Euclid Avenue • PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR 2021 SCHEDULE.
Education Hackensack, NJ 07601 • Free virtual classes via Zoom in July 2021.
Contact: Amanda Trott • Possible in-person camps for August 2021.
Email: Amanda.trott86@gmail.com • Program is FREE, but children must bring own lunch; snacks will be supplied; Children
(201)-342-2989 should wear comfortable clothes.
info@cmde.org • Dance, music, crafts, performance. All levels welcome. A creative program for students
www.cmde.org with an interest in dance and performing arts.
• Inclusive of individuals with disabilities.
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BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT or any of its employeesSpecial Needs Summer Camps/Recreation Programs for 2021
Children’s Specialized Hospital Contact: Jen Tricarico • Camp Registration is open until April 30, 2021!
908-301-5548 • Camps Connection offers recreational overnight and day camps, as well as therapy-based
jtricarico@childrens-specialized.org programs throughout the summer for children with special health care needs. These
www.childrens-specialized.org/activityconnection programs provide an opportunity to gain independence, learn new skills, and enjoy
Pal’s Paradise Day Camp Camp Addresses (Union Location) common summer camp experiences.
Kean University – Liberty Hall Pal’s Paradise Day Camp
1003 Morris Avenue • A day camp experience is a one-week inclusive day camp for children with special needs.
Union, NJ 07083 Activities include cooperative games, crafts, sports, water play, special visitors and music.
Contact: Jen Tricarico Families may register an additional child (sibling or friend) without disabilities to
908-301-5548 participate in this camp.
• Union: August 16th-August 20th, 2021
BECOME Program BECOME Program (formerly Camp Open Arms)
• The BECOME Program, formerly known as Camp Open Arms, is a three-week camp run
by the Occupational Therapy Department at Children’s Specialized Hospital. The camp
provides Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for up to 6 hours a day,
Monday-Friday for the scheduled 3 weeks.
• Monday-Friday July 5th-July 23rd, 2021
Camp Chatterbox Camp Chatterbox - Virtual for 2021
• Camp Chatterbox is for children and young adults, age 5-22, who use synthesized
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. All campers participate in
a range of social, recreational, and educational activities to promote use of their
communication systems and interact with other children.
• August 22nd – August 28th, 2021.
Clarke’s Summer Camp Camp Location: NO SUMMER CAMP FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
Easthampton, MA • Staffed by experienced teachers of the deaf and young adult role models.
413-582-1121 • Two-week program for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 9-17.
www.clarkeschools.org • Camp gives kids a chance to practice being the best they can be.
summerprograms@clarkeschools.org • Recreation, arts & crafts, hiking, swimming, field trips and more!
• A chance for campers to make connections with peers like them and to create happy
memories and encourages self-expression.
• Camp scholarships are available
Dragonfly Forest Camp Address: • 22q Deletion Syndrome; Ages 7-15 July 11th-July 16th, 2021
a/k/a 143 Nichecronk Road • Autism; Ages 7-15. July 4th- July 9th, 2021, July 11th- July 16th, 2021, or
Camp Speers YMCA Dingmans Ferry, PA 18382 August 8th- August 13th, 2021
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Contact: Jackie Pentecharsky, Sr. Program Director **Note: Holdover option available for campers to stay between the first two sessions.
Email: campers@philaymca.org
• Explorers (overnight session for young adults ages 15-24). July 25th- July 30th, 2021 or
C. 570-828-2329
August 1st- August 6th, 2021
www.campspeersymca.org
**Note: Holdover option available for campers to stay between the two sessions.
• Persistent Asthma; Ages 7-14. July 18th- July 23rd, 2021
• Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia; Ages 7-14. July 18th- July 23rd, 2021
• Teen Leadership Program (2 weeks). Ages 15-16 July 11th- 23rd, 2021
• New this summer! SibShops Camp for siblings of children with disabilities. Ages 7-15.
August 8th-August 13th, 2021. Get more information about the program at
https://siblingsupport.org
• A summer camp for children with autism and other special medical needs split into
different sessions. All sessions cost $720-750 each. $100 deposit required. Payment plans
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Dragonfly Forest (cont’d.) and financial assistance available.
• Campers are organized into age groups with a 1:3/1:4 ratio.
• Campers rotate through various camp activities including swimming, boating, archery,
rock climbing, nature exploration, arts and crafts and more.
• Cabins contain 8-14 beds and have bathrooms/showers in them.
**Note: Due to Covid-19 accommodations, we are only filling cabins at half capacity.
• Able to accommodate to different eating styles such as gluten-free or pork-free.
Check website for dates and costs: https://www.campspeersymca.org/summer-camp/dragonfly-
forest.html
Elks Camp Moore Summer Address: NO IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
5 Susquehanna Ave. • A virtual experience WILL BE AVAILABLE for anyone who submits an application
Haskell, NJ 07420 before April 30th, 2021.
973-835-1542 • Elks Camp Moore is fully funded by your Local New Jersey’s Elks Lodge and offers a fun-
Contact: Todd Thompson, Director filled 7-day camp respite.
http://njelks.org; elkscampmoore@njelks.org
State Headquarters for Camp Moore • Youth programs are available for individuals with special needs and disabilities between
April Mayorga the ages of 7 and 18 years old.
P. O. Box 1596 • The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each
Woodbridge, NJ 07095 child in a safe and supervised environment.
Office: 732-326-1300; • Campers receive a high staff ratio (1:1 or 1:2) and are supervised by trained counselors,
Email: sccheadquarters@gmail.com experienced health staff and directors.
• Each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships and opportunities that
promote independence and greater self-confidence.
• Up to 18 years, inquire about our adult respite weekends.
Family Resource Network 50 Millstone Road • PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR 2021 UPDATES.
Building 300 – Suite 201 • Co Options Program.
Epilepsy Foundation of NJ East Windsor, NJ 08520 • DCF/DDD registered consumer and their families.
800-336-5843, Ext. 304 • Monthly recreational activities.
Contact: Kathy Siegrist, Coordinator • Camp NOVA
Email: ksiegrist@familyresourcenetwork.org 3:1
Ages 12+ with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
Camp NOVA Camp Contact: Lynn Rao • Held at YMCA Camp Linwood MacDonald in Branchville, NJ.
Email: lynn.rao@fscnj.org
Co-Options Recreation 800-336-5843
Program 50 Millstone Road
Building 300 – Suite 201
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Contact: Shelby LaBar, Coordinator
Email: slabar@familyresourcenetwork.org
800-336-5843
Farm In Motion Summer Contact: Dana Spett, MSW, Executive Director · Virtual hour-long farm visit on demand in July and August 2021
Extended-Day Program at Email: dana@ponypowernj.org New Offering for Young Adults (18 years +)
Pony Power Therapies 201-934-1001 · Pony Power is pleased to offer a new group program for adults this Spring Semester.
On Site Address: · Participants can take advantage of our 13-acre barrier-free farm, sensory trails, connect
1170 Ramapo Valley Road with nature and spend time with horses.
Mahwah, NJ 07642 · We have planned a 6-week Spring curriculum full of rich and exciting activities. The goal
www.ponypowernj.org of the group is to promote independence, develop teamwork skills, build relationships and
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Farm In Motion (cont’d.) www.Facebook.com/PPTherapies socialize while engaging in meaningful activities, creating bonds with each other and our
animals.
· We are looking for 8 participants who can meet on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 PM.
· Dates: April 15 & 22, May 13 & 20, June 10 & 17.
· The fee is $240 for the semester.
· A brief site visit and interview is required.
· * Pony Power has scholarships available for families!
· * DDD funding can help cover sessions!
· * Space is limited!!!
• Call for details at 201-934-1001 or visit www.ponypowernj.org
Girl Scouts of Northern Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, OUR CAMPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO
New Jersey On-site address TROOPS OR SERVICE UNITS FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT THIS TIME.
95 Newark Pompton Turnpike • Please see website for rates.
Riverdale, NJ 07457 • Camp Dates 2021
973-248-8200 ext. 4506 Session1 July 5th-July 9th, 2021 Session 2 July 12th-July 16th, 2021
Email: customercare@gsnnj.org Session 3 July 19th-July 23rd, 20221 Session 4 July 26th-July 30th, 2021
www.gsnnj.org nd th
Session 5 August 2 -August 6 , 2021 Session 6 August 9th-August 13th, 2021
Session 7 August 16th-August 20th, 2021
• Some activities are boating, cooking, fishing, building survival huts, riding horses, zip
lining, archery, woodworking, creating things, making new friends and so much more!
• Girls do not need to be Girl Scouts to attend our camps. For Girl Scouts from another
council or girls not currently registered as a Girl Scout, an additional $40 fee will be
charged per session. Contact us for assistance in registering.
Girl Scouts (cont’d.) • Campers with special needs must contact the camp director to discuss accommodations
needed at summercamp@gsnnj.org.
Lake Rickabear Day Camp • This is a day camp for girls entering 1st-11th grades.
Kinnelon, NJ
• Some activities are swimming, arts & crafts, singing camp songs, playing GaGa, tie dyeing,
building sand castles, archery (2nd grade & up), zip lining (4th grade & up) and more!
• 332 acres include a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for pedal-boating and row-
boating. A long stretch of soft, sandy beach lines our swimming area. A spacious pavilion,
campfire amphitheater and lakeside picnic grove provide lots of opportunity for outdoor
fun. An archery range, challenge course, mini golf course, duckpin bowling alley and
volleyball court are also available.
Jockey Hollow Day Camp
• This is a day camp for girls entering 1st–11th grades.
Mendham, NJ
• There are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy, along with a large “L”-shaped
swimming pool, low ropes challenge course, zip line, equestrian center, archery range, and
hiking trails.
Good Talking People 111 Galway Place • All of our summer camps are in-person! The individual programs can be done virtually or
Teaneck, NJ 07666 in-person.
Contact: Arlene Rubin, Director • All camps below are group sessions:
Email: office@goodtalkingpeople.com • Social Express: Prek4-1st grade
www.goodtalkingpeople.com • Session A: 2021 July 12th-July 22nd, 2021
201-837-8371 Jennifer • Session B: July 26th-August 5th, 2021
• Session C: August 9th-August 19th, 2021
• Social Team Builders: Grades 2-4
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Good Talking People (cont’d.) • Session A: July 12th, July 22nd, 2021
• Session B: July 26th-August 5th, 2021
• Session C: August 9th-August 19th, 2021
• Social Thinking Film Festival: Grades 5-8
• Session A: July 12th-July 22nd, 2021
• Session B: July 26th-August 5th, 2021
• Session C: August 9th-August 19th, 2021
• Social Planners: Grades 9-12
• Session A: July 12th-July 22nd, 2021
• Session B: July 26th-August 5th, 2021
• Session C: August 9th-August 19th, 2021
• Summer LEAP: Preschool & Elementary (Language enrichment program)
• Group 1 Ages 3-5; July 12th-July 22nd, 2021 Monday-Thursday from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
• Group 2 Ages 6-8 July 12th-July 22nd, 2021 Monday-Thursday 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
• Art Connect: All Ages
•
• Individual Summer Programs
• EF Boot Camp: Package 1: 12 1-hour sessions $1,500 Package 2: 16 1-hour sessions $2,250
• Social Prep: Package 1: 12-1 hour sessions $1,500 Package 2: 16 1-hour sessions $2,250
The Guided Tour, Inc. 7900 Old York Road, Suite 111B • Adult encampment (18 years and up) August 11th-August 16th, 2021.
Elkins Park, PA 19027 • Dates - Year-round.
215-782-1370 • Cost - Varies from trip to trip. All meals are included.
www.guidedtour.com • Scholarships available - Possibly.
director@guidedtour.com • Since 1972 thousands of persons with developmental and physical challenges have had
growth producing experiences traveling with The Guided Tour.
• The Guided Tour provides supervised vacations for persons 18 and up, safely and with
dignity.
• Our staff are experienced, paid professionals and typically include a nurse on most trips.
• Our staff to traveler ratio is one staff person to every three travelers (Our “On-Wheels”
trips for persons in Wheelchairs or Slow Pacers has a 1:1 staff to traveler ratio).
• The Guided Tour runs an adult encampment at Camp Lee Mar in the Pocono Mountains
of Pennsylvania.
• See Online schedule for trips and costs.
Harbor Haven Summer Camp Address: • June 28th-August 13th, 2021 (2 week minimum)
Program 1418 Pleasant Valley Way • Cost based on number of weeks; call or email for fees.
West Orange, NJ 07052 • Payment plans available; credit cards accepted.
Contact: Robyn Tanne, Director/Co-Founder • Limited scholarships available.
908-964-5411 (year round number) • Application also requires a refundable $1,500 deposit.
kim@harborhaven.com • Unique blend of dynamic summer activities and skills building.
ryan@harborhaven.com
• Ages 3-15: Regular Camp Program
info@harborhaven.com
• Ages 16-18: LIFE program and TeenQuest
www.harborhaven.com
• Swimming on site.
On Site address:
4 Hanover Road, #C3, Florham Park, NJ 07932 • Athletics, Crafts, Swim, Performing Arts, Stem, Speech, OT, Social Skills Groups, Special
Events, Entertainment and so much more!
STRICT COVID MITIGATION PROTOCOLS ARE FOLLOWED; SUMMER 2020
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Harbor Haven (cont’d.) WAS COVID-FREE
HI-STEP Summer Social Skills Camp Locations in New Jersey: Scotch Plains, NO SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
Program Pennington and Cherry Hill area) • HI-STEP is a 5-week summer day camp program focusing on developing children’s social
Email: histep@comcast.net skills, problem-solving skills and emotional-behavioral skills through group social skills
732-873-1212 training, individualized attention, sports and recreational activities, creative arts, and
Visit us at www.behaviortherapyassociates.com academic-related activities.
and click summer programs. • Founded in 2000, HI-STEP has helped more than 600 children.
• Many children attend HI-STEP as part of their Extended School Year (ESY)
programming.
JCC MetroWest Special Needs 760 Northfield Avenue NO SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
Programs - Teen Travelers West Orange, NJ • This one-week camp in August includes trips to community venues such as the Jersey
Camp Contact: Marisa Cohen Shore and amusement parks while working on socialization skills and learning access to
973-530-3478 community resources.
Email: mcohen@jccmetrowest.org • Scholarships available through PerformCare.
http://jccmetrowest.org/ • Daily summer travel program for teens and young adults for ages 13-21. Trips include NJ
State Fair, Medieval Times, Six Flags, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and more…
• Program is supervised by certified teachers and special education professionals. 4:1
camper to staff ratio.
• Intake meeting required for all new participants.
JCC on the Palisades Kaplen JCC on the Palisades • The Kaplen JCC is a qualified New Jersey Department of Human Services Division &
Guttenberg Center for Special Services Families (DCF)/PerformCare provider and a qualified New Jersey Division of
411 East Clinton Avenue Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provider. We accept payments from other service
Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 agency providers as well as sending school districts. In order to receive services through
Contact: Shelley Levy, Director the state, your child must be registered with New Jersey DCF/PerformCare (under age 21),
Email: slevy@jccotp.org or New Jersey DDD (for adults 21+) and be Medicaid approved, before attending summer
201-408-1489 programs. For more info, go to www.performcarenj.org or
www.jccotp.org/special-needs-summer-programs www.state.nj.us/hmanservices/ddd.
• For more information, go to www.jccotp.org.
• Limited financial aid and scholarship assistance is available for families with documented
financial need. Applications, along with all necessary documentation must be submitted no
later than April 15th for appropriate consideration for a summer program.
Camp Haverim
• August 16th-August 27th, 2021
• 9:00AM–3:00 PM
• Ages 3-21
• Camp Haverim is designed for children and teens ages 3-21 and provides small group size,
1:1 staffing when needed, social skills training, swimming and water park activities, sports,
yoga, adaptive physical education, academic enrichment, music and movement, art,
therapy dogs, and a full-time nurse.
Camp Tikvah
• June 29th-August 20th, 2021
• Summer Day Camp for children with Special needs Ages 5-13. Campers with
communication, social and learning disabilities participate in a diverse camp program,
within a 1:3 staff to camper ratio. The campers enjoy a full day of activities including
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