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See the Enrichment and Recreation categories for additional summer programs.
american camp association
Founded in 1910, the American Camp Association accredits summer and fall camp programs for health, safety and program quality. Call or write to receive a free copy of the Guide to New Jersey Accredited Camps and for information about selecting the right camp for your child. American Camp Association, P.O. Box 672, Pittstown, NJ 08867, 908-238-9900, 877-488-CAMP, executive@acacampsnj.org.
www.acacampsnj.org, www.acacamps.org, www.campparents.org
day camps
ARC
• ARC of Essex County Camp Hope
973-535-1181 x1223. 7-week summer day camp in East Hanover for developmentally disabled youth ages 6-21.
• ARC of Hunterdon County
908-730-7827.
• ARC of Middlesex County
732-821-1199.
• ARC of Morris County
973-765-9661.
• ARC of Somerset County Camp Jotoni
908-725-8544. 9-week day camp in Warren; 6-week overnight camp provides summer recreational services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
• ARC of Union County Camp Star
908-232-0248. 6-week specialized day camp in July and Aug. for ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities. Donations sought from individuals and businesses who would like to sponsor a camper or activity.
Camp Quality New Jersey
732-780-1409. Non-profit organization provides a free week-long camping experience and support program for children with cancer.
Camp Starbright
Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Scotch Plains, 908-288-9137. Free bereavement camp for children ages 5-13 staffed by Master's level grief counselors and trained hospice workers and volunteers.
Children's Specialized Hospital
150 New Providence Rd., Mountainside; Toms River; Hamilton; New Brunswick; 1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373).
Comfort Zone Camp
866-488-5679. Non-profit group founded in 1998 offers camps to help grieving children meet with peers who have also suffered a loss. Recreation, group activities and healing circles.
Harbor Haven Summer Program
West Orange, 908-964-5411. Harbor Haven is a comprehensive summer program where success is fostered. Our beautiful private school setting provides an opportunity for children ages 3-15 with mild special needs to experience typical summer actiivities including sports, swim, nature, art and so much more. Social skills group, daily academics and speech/occupational therapy groups are added components of the program. Individual speech and occupational therapies are also available. Transportation can be provided in most cases. The staff to child ratio is 1:3 or better. Numerous professionals instruct and work with the children. For fun and learning all at the same time, Harbor Haven is truly the right place for your child!
Montgomery Academy
St. John's Drive, Gladstone, 908-234-2840.
Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation
Bridgewater, 908-526-5650. Camp Okee Sunokee is a 6-week summer day camp for Somerset County residents ages 6-13 with learning disabilities or Asperger's Syndrome.
Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
26 Main St., Chatham, 908-277-1727. Doc's Jocs Sports and other fun environments that call for a variety of "natural" social skills, so as to encourage campers to achieve goals, conquer fears and build confidence and self-esteem. 3-1 ratio, our team is lead by Dr. Henry Kandel, PhD.
Teen Tracks Travel & Club JCC Summer
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, West Orange, 973-530-3478. Teen Tracks Travel offers day and away trips each session for ages 15-22 with special needs. Share new experiences and develop new skills. Club JCC Summer, for ages 5-10 with special needs, is designed for children who take part in an extended day school program. Gym and swim, arts and crafts, cooking and social skills development activities at the JCC.
sleepaway camps
New Jersey Camp Jaycee
732-246-2525 ext. 44. New Jersey Camp Jaycee is a private, non-profit organization providing a unique summer camp experience since 1973 in the heart of the Pocono Mountains for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
26 Main St., Chatham, 908-277-1727.
social skills camps
Stepping Forward Counseling Center Camp
26 Main St., Chatham, 908-277-1727. Doc's Jocs Sports and other fun environments that call for a variety of "natural" social skills, so as to encourage campers to achieve goals, conquer fears and build confidence and self-esteem. 3-1 ratio, our team is lead by Dr. Henry Kandel, PhD.