Summer Camps for Individuals with Disabilities
For parents working outside of their homes, finding care options that are affordable, safe, and fun is essential. Day and residential camps may meet those needs. Below is a list of options that are specifically tailored to individuals with disabilities. Financial assistance is offered at most of the locations. Early registration is the best opportunity for this kind of help.
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Bergen County
Camp Rainbow, offered by The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, is a day camp for children and adults with disabilities. Transportation may be available. Campers participate in special events, music, art, academics, shows, contests, and projects. Learn more about these programs.
Essex County
Camp Hope, offered by The Arc of Essex County, is a day camp for children and young adults. Campers participate in activities like sports, music, arts and crafts, science, nature, and swimming. Learn more about this program.
Gloucester County
Camp Sun-N-Fun, offered by The Arc of Gloucester County, is a day and residential camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Fun activities include nature appreciation, arts and crafts, sports and games, music and dance, themed parties, and more. Learn more.
Mercer County
Club Dreams is an extension of the Down Syndrome Association of New Jersey. Club Dreams provides activities such as academic support, enrichment, socialization, job skills, and career training, throughout the summer for children and adults with Down Syndrome or special needs. Learn more about their upcoming programs.
Monmouth County
Monmouth County Park System offers half-day, full-day, and overnight camps for children at multiple locations. Camp is open to all children, but inclusion services and support are available for children with disabilities. Learn more about these camp options.
Passaic County
Camp Rainbow, offered by The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, is a day camp for children and adults with disabilities. Transportation may be available. Campers participate in special events, music, art, academics, shows, contests, and projects. Learn more about these programs.
Somerset County
Camp Jotoni, offer through the Arc of Somerset, is a day and residential summer camp for children. Spots are limited. Learn more about this program.
Sussex County
Camp NOVA is a wonderful opportunity for children and young adults living with Epilepsy and other developmental disabilities. Camp NOVA is a one-week, overnight camp for young people ages 12 and up. Camp activities include acting, arts and crafts, boating, fishing, karate, swimming, and yoga.
SCARC offers two-week summer experiences for teens and young adults with disabilities. Participants go on fun outings. Learn more about this program.
Union County
The Arc of Union County offers Camp Star and Little Tykes Camp. These camps serve children and adults with disabilities and their siblings. Learn more about these programs.
Warren County
Burn Camp is offered to children between the ages of 8 and 18. The camp is located in Connecticut, and The Burn Center at Cooper Barnabas Medical Center is able to send children to this camp at no cost to their families. Call 973-322-4430 for information on both the camp and the burn center.
Statewide
Arthur C Luff Children's Burn Camp is offered each summer to children between the ages of 8 and 18. The camp is located in Connecticut, and The Burn Center at St. Barnabas is able to send children to this camp at no cost to their families. It is a safe place where children can simply be children, despite their injuries. Call 973.322.4430 for information on both the camp and the burn center.