P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education)
RESOURCE PAGE - Summer Programs and Camps
  

P.A.C.E. does not endorse any person, therapy, service, camp or program. Those listed below are submitted as recommendations by P.A.C.E. members and from internet research.   THIS LIST WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND EXPAND. PLEASE SEND RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDITIONS to PACE.msd@gmail.com.   

Harbor Haven - West Orange, NJ, Harbor Haven is a 7 week co-ed summer program for 3-15 year olds with mild to moderate special needs. We are located in West Orange,  New Jersey in a beautiful private school setting. Our program is dedicated to the concept that all children benefit from the magic of summer activities. We have combined the most important elements of traditional summer activities with structured support, helping our youngsters to maintain and expand social, educational and communication skills. We provide continuous opportunities for each child to grow, explore, develop new skills and form friendships, all within a safe, nurturing and accepting environment. Harbor Haven serves as a bridge between one school year and the next, offering a valuable way to prevent regression in children with learning, social and communication issues.  

 
The Center School - Highland Park, NJ   The summer program is arts based with social and emotional support.  “Our mission is to mentor and support students in order to empower them to reach their fullest potential through a comprehensive program tailored to the specific needs of each student. Student programs are based on current research and goals/objectives as outlined in student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The ultimate goal for each Center School student is to be able to function well in whatever setting he/she may next experience. This may be a return to a local school, college, armed services, or any combination of these opportunities.” 
 
The Winston School - Short Hills, NJ

The Lewis School - Princeton, NJ

Stepping Forward Counseling Center  - Summit, NJ   SUMMER PROGRAM: “Therapeutic Social Skills and Fun Boot Camp 2010”
Our Summer program, is a Therapeutic Social Skills , Recreational Program . our clients  play and learn to make friends.   Our camp is designed  by our staff to accomplish  goals in environments where our clients can have the most fun.  The data shows it works!

 
The Summit Center for Learning - Springfield, NJ   Established in 1981, The Summit Center for Learning, Inc. pioneered in developing successful personalized educational programs based on expert evaluations and cutting edge techniques. These individualized programs assist students in developing academic strategies which enhance their ability to learn.
Social skills summer programs
 
Camp Akeela - Vermont    Camp Akeela is a co-ed, overnight sleepaway camp in Vermont. Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela is a small, supportive community that helps campers improve their social skills.  Akeela campers are bright, creative boys and girls ages 9 - 17 who have difficulty connecting with their peers. Many, but not all, of our campers have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or a non verbal learning disability.
 
Summit Camp - Honesdale, PA    Summit Camp is a summer sleepaway camp  for boys and girls, ages 8-17, with issues of attention. These may include Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and/orADHD), Aspergers syndrome, awkward social skills, verbal or non-verbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and/or mild social or emotional concerns. Some of our campers may also have Tourrete's syndrome, O.C.D., and /or mild mood issues. Summit Travel works with teens, ages 15-19, who have similar issues. The Weekender program offers school year weekends designed to foster peer relationships and enhance social skills.

Round Lake Camp - Lakewood, PA
“A unique place for children with learning differences and social communication disorders”

Camp Excel
, Allenwood, NJ  
(732) 281-0275  
A specialized summer program for children with ADHD and other social skills challenges. Camp Excel offers academics, sports, recreational activities, and relationship-building activities in its program. Parent and sibling group meetings are also incorporated.

Camp Huntington - High Falls, N.Y.  (866) 514-5281
ACA accredited, Huntington offers a program for kids with learning disabilities and ADHD. Camp activities target disabilities, aiming to strengthen language or fine motor skills with classes in speech, music, and woodworking, for example.
Camp Northwood - Remsen, N.Y.   (315) 831-3621
ACA accredited
Northwood camp specializes in children and teens with learning disabilities. Staff provides instruction to help kids master social skills and appropriate behavior.
Camp Ramapo - Rhinebeck, N.Y.  (845) 876-8403
ACA accredited
Founded in 1922, Ramapo for Children is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization serving children with special needs. Ramapo's mission is to serve children with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities in a dynamic and stimulating outdoor environment, providing educational and recreational experiences that promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.
At Camp Ramapo, kids and teens can take part in the usual outdoor camp activities and continue their education in its Reading and Discovery Centers. Ramapo offers a one-to-one staff-to-camper ratio.
Camp Lee Mar - Lackawaxen, Pa.   (215) 658-1708
ACA accredited
Kids and young adults at Camp Lee Mar are grouped according to their age and ability to encourage social growth. Along with academics and other usual outdoor camp activities, Lee Mar offers therapeutic horseback riding.

Camp Sequoia Located at the Hill School in Pottstown, PA (40 miles northwest of Philadelphia)
Camp Sequoia is an innovative overnight camp for boys and girls ages 8-19 who need help facilitating friendships and developing their social thinking skills. Many (but not all) of our campers are diagnosed with learning disabilities and clinical diagnoses which may include one or more of the following:  ADD/ADHD, high functioning Asperger's Syndrome, a Non Verbal Learning Disability, high functioning Autism/high functioning PDD-NOS.
Camp Sequoia offers a six week full season program, two separate three week sessions and a one-week session for new week campers.
Sequoia offers campers the opportunity to excel in a structured environment where they are surrounded by peers who are like them and staff who understand and embrace them.  Our campers thrive on the predictability and consistency of our program and feel empowered by the opportunity to select most of their activities.   Our extensive experience working with campers with social skill needs has taught us that children can most effectively develop their social skills when they are taught how to use them experientially, are having fun and are guided by caring adults who truly “get” them.   We welcome the opportunity to meet with your family to determine if Sequoia could be a good fit for your child.
PECS Two Week Intensive Summer Program, designed to enhance the lives of children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities.
Camp Merry Hearts focuses on respite for families, achievement in challenges, building of self-esteem in a safe environment, opportunities to have friends and to get along with others.
Harbor Haven, in West Orange, is a 7-week, co-ed day camp for children ages 3-15 with mild special needs.
Round Lake Camp/New Jersey YM-YWHA Camps, Fairfield, NJ. Please call 973.575.3333 ext 122 for more info [focus on ADD/Learning Disabilities].
Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside runs both summer camps and day camps.
Camp Oakhurst serves physically challenged adults and children in Oakhurst, NJ.
Summer Learning Programs, provides alternative education for students with Attention Deficit Disorder and behavioral concerns. It is run by the Windsor Schools in Morristown, Patterson, and Pompton.
Camp Star, in Rahway, is a day camp for special needs kids 8-21.
Camp Excel, in Howell, is a specialized day camp for children ages 5-17 with ADHD and others with Social Skills Challenges.
Camp Nejeda, in Stillwater, is a residential summer camp for children with diabetes with an emphasis on providing diabetes self management and nutrition education in a traditional camp setting.
New Jersey Elks Camp Moore is a recreational camp for handicapped children in the Ramapo Mountains. Email Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey. It is usually held in late June. Phone 732/262-8020 for more information.
Camp Sun 'N Fun is a coed camp, ages 8+, run by the ARC of Gloucester County, NJ. For more information, please call 856.629.4502.
Camp Friendship, Teaneck, NJ. Please call 908/730-9019 for more info. Also has camps in Clinton, NJ and New York City (coed, ages 5-13).
Camp Fatima offers 2 weeks of Summer Camp for children in August and 4 weekends in the Spring and Fall for adults with disabilities. Contact Info: phone: (201) 487-8688; PO Box 1019, Maywood, NJ 07607.

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Camps and programs that may not be specifically designed for children with learning issues:
 
Camp Aloha in Vermont
 
Frost Valley - organized thru the Mountain Lakes YMCA

 

Morris Community School "Calling All Kids" Program


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