Source: Family Forum May/June 2003, Volume 14, Issue 3

***To save space, we have used some Key Codes. If there are no Key Codes in a camp’s description, it means we did not have the information. We highly recommend you contact a camp you are interested in to get first-hand details. ***

Key Codes

HA – handicapped and/or wheelchair accessible

T/NO – specifically mentioned no transportation

T/YES – there is some kind of transportation; it may be limited; have some cost, etc.

RN – there is a registered nurse at the camp

$$ – there is some kind of scholarship, or reduced fee, or limited resources

Inclusive – Camps that serve children with and without disabilities

American Camping Association, Jenkintown, PA, 215-886-5385. Provides a free list of regional summer camps. www.aca-camps.org

National Camping Association - overnight camps, 800-966-CAMP info@summercamp.org, www.summercamp.org.

Day Camps

Adath Jeshurun’s Camp Kitov (Elkins Park): HA, T/NO - Ages 18 mos - 5 yrs, $1,725; 4 yrs and up, $1,645; 6/23 - 8/15; 9am - 3:30pm. A Jewish cultural day camp. Included is one class for children with physical and mental disabilities. Non-Jewish children welcome. Sherry Bohm, 215-635-3490  

Bartram Beacon Summer Camp Program (Bartram HS, SW Phila): HA, T/NO - Ages 6-13, 7/7 - 8/15, 9am-4pm, FREE. Offers swimming and field trips each week and organized play. Anthony Singleton, 215-492-6366

Camp Happy Times (Archway Programs, Atco, NJ): HA, T/NO, RN - Ages 3-21, 6/23 – 8/15, 9am-2: 30pm. Inclusive program. Pools with lifts, arts/crafts, games, nature, fishing, paddle boating, music. Barbara Hill, 856-767-5757, www.archwayprograms.org

Camp Wilma (Center City, Phila): Ages 7-17, 8/4 - 8/15, 10am - 4pm, $450 for 2-week session. A theatre camp, campers study with professional actors, technicians, directors, and movement instructors. Encourages critical thinking, increases self-esteem, and develop artistic skills. Heather Wallis,  215-893-9456; 265 S. Broad St., www.wilmatheater.org

Children’s Place Preschool Camp (NE Phila): Ages 3-mos – 6yrs, 6/30 – 8/20. Call for prices and times. Offers day trips, wading pools, arts and crafts. Joyce Charles, 215-722-1378

Community College of Philadelphia Summer College Camp (Center City): HA - Ages 6-12, 7/7 - 8/15, 8am –5pm, $125/wk. Extensive sports and games, computer lab to improve math and reading skills, weekly art projects and field trips. Lunch provided. Shelley Dabney, 215-751-8162

Explore Philadelphia (Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, Mt. Airy): Ages K to 10 yrs, 6/23 – 8/29. Daily field trips. Child must have completed kindergarten, be able to follow directions, and be able to ambulate. Two 5 week sessions, plus activity fee starts at $750/session. Edie Appel, 215-248-3080

FUNdamentals Art Camp (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Center City): T/NO, $$, HA - Ages 6-15, 7/14-8/15. Prices vary from $160 - $195/wk. Designed to appeal to all levels and interests of young artists. Partial scholarships available. Extended camp hours available. Judy Ringold, 215-972- 2061

Jewish Community Center Camps (Klein Branch, NE Phila): $$, HA - Pre school – 9th grade, 6/23-8/15, extended hours available. Prices vary from $350 to $750/session. Bring a dairy bag lunch. A Kosher and inclusive program offering support, socialization and recreational opportunities for children with limited special needs. Offers swimming, sports, theater, dance, art studios, field trips. Randy Boyette, 215-698-7300 X175

Philadelphia Zoo Day Camps (W Phila): T/NO, HA, $$ - Ages 4-15, 6/16 – 8/22, $125 for half day to $520 for full day. Through live animal encounters, arts, and crafts, and fun games and activities, campers will learn all about the animal kingdom, conservation, and what makes a zoo work. Lunch provided. Marcy Engleman, 215-243-5301; www.philadelphiazoo.org engleman.marcy@phillyzoo.org

Riverbend Exploration Camp (Gladwyne, PA): HA, T/NO, $$ - Ages 4-14, 6/9 – 8/29, $150-$300/wk. Campers explore the natural wildlife habitat. Stacy Carr, 610-527-5234 scarr@riverbendeec.org, www.riverbendeec.org

Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial (So Phila): $$ - Ages 5-17, 7/7-8/1, 9:30am–12pm, $90/wk, plus materials and $10 membership fee. Sculpture, painting, figure drawing, printmaking. Nancy Wright, 215-922-3456 x312; 719 Catherine St, 19147, www.fleisher.org

Shelly Ridge Day Camp (Roxborough/Miquon): HA moderate, T/YES, RN - Ages 5-17, 6/23 – 8/15. Prices vary from $120 - $230. Transportation, add $25 - $35. Cathy Ritchie, Girl Scouts of Southeastern, PA, 215-564-4657 X233, www.gssp.org

Taller Puertorriqueno Inc. Summer Camp (No Phila): Ages 7 - 15, 7/7 – 8/15, 8:30am – 3pm. Call for prices. Extended hours available. Artist residents will focus on the visual and performing arts. Field trips. Snr. Rivera, 215-423-6320

Temple University/National Youth Sports Program (Pearson Hall, Temple Univ) - Ages 10-16, 6/27 ? 8/1, 8am 2pm, FREE. For low income kids living in zip codes 19111, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 44, 49, 50 52, 54. Eight different sports plus all campers must take swimming, track & field. Lunch provided. Tribbet Green, NYSP Director, 215-204-4783

YMCA Camp (Abington): HA, T/NO, RN, $$ - Ages 3-17, 6/23 – 8/31. Prices range from $120/wk plus a $45 membership fee. $25 deposit due for each 1 week of camp. Bring bag lunch. Aikido, dance, performing arts, adventure, volleyball, and gymnastic camps offered. Children with disabilities are welcome. One-on-one care not available, but wrap-around workers may accompany a camper. Extended day care available. Janice Murray, 215-884-9622 X217

YMCA Camp (Roxborough): $$, HA - Ages 3-16, 6/23 – 8/21, 9am-4pm, $129/wk. Inclusive camp. Offers arts & crafts, drama, music, games, swimming and field trips. Lunch provided. Must be ambulatory and be able to listen to directions. James Lozano, 215-482-3900

Specialty Day Camps

Bournelyf Special Camp (West Chester): HA, RN, T/NO - Ages 8-2, 6/30 – 8/8. Prices vary from $325 to $380/wk. For mild to moderate developmental challenges. Must be interviewed by Camp Director. Offers an outdoor challenge program; hiking, rock climbing, horse back riding, in conjunction with Thorncroft Stables, and swimming. 610-692-9027

Camp HandRighting, Ink (Devon, PA): Ages 4 ½ - 15, 6/16- 7/ 31, no camp 6/30-7/4. $350 for one 2-hour class per wk for 6wks; $675 for 2 children or two classes per wk/6 wks. Handwriting instruction, readiness, pre-writing, printing and cursive skills are taught along with developmental foundation skills. Sandy Purvis, 610-649-1400; www.handrightingink.com

Camp Magic (Roxborough YMCA, Roxborough): HA, $$ - Ages 5-21, 6/23 - 8/22, 9am-4pm, $129/wk. Partial day camp also provided on Mon and Fri from 9am-4pm. Must be ambulatory and able to function in a 1:4 ratio group. Arts and crafts, games, life skills, swimming and field trips. James Lozano, 215-482-3900

Camp Make-A-Friend (W Phila): HA, T/YES, RN, $$ - Ages 5 – 21, 7/7 – 8/8, 9am – 3pm, $325/wk plus $260/wk for transportation. For developmental disabilities and seizure disorders. Child can have a G-tube. Lunch included. All new applicants must have a copy of an IEP, psychological and an interview with the camp director. Betty Ingram, Easter Seal Society 215-879-1000

Carousel Farm's Educational Center (Ivyland, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 3- 21, 6/23 – 8/15, 9:30am - 3:15pm. Prices vary from $1,145. For children with mental retardation, mild to severe disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, music, dance, life skills, sports. Licensed by the PA Dept of Ed. Linda Lagrotte, 215-355-6498

Carousel House Day Camp (W Phila): HA, T/YES, RN - Ages 5 – 21, 6/30 – 8/8, $125/wk. Must be able to provide own daily care. Must be able to participate in active and quiet group activities. Must not require one-to-one supervision. Includes lunch. Offers field trips, guest entertainment, swimming, arts 7 crafts, music, dance, sports, and hiking. Scott Bowman or Stuart Greenberg, Dept of Recreation, 215-685-0160

Carousel House Sports Camp (W Phila): HA, T/YES, RN - Ages 16 and up, 8/11 – 8/22, $50 for 2 wks. Offers basketball, football, softball, and trips. Lunch and transportation included. Tom Schoening, Dept. of Recreation, 215-685-0160

Center for Families & Relationships (NE Phila): Ages 6 – 12 7/8 – 8/14, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 9am – 12pm, $60/wk. Learn how to express your feelings in healthy ways through art, writing and communication. 215-537-5367

Community Council CMH/MR (W Phila): T/YES - Ages 8 – 13, 6/30 – 8/22, 10am – 4pm. Learning therapy support program with structured activities. Must be a resident of West Phila. Door to door transportation provided. Lunch provided. Fees paid by Medical Assistance or HMO. Patricia Whitlock, 215-473-7033

Elwyn Development Center (Elwyn, PA): HA, T/NO - Ages 5-7  6/16 – 8/22 $130 /wk. Week of 6/30 – 7/3 is $104. Before and after care is 3.50/hr. Camp themes include: The Exciting Earth, Music Maker, & Gold Medalist. Lynn Constable, 610-565-6770

Elwyn Summer Camp (Elwyn, PA): HA,RN - Ages 13-21. Must be approved through your school district. Beverly Cook, 610-891-2197

Kids Come First (W Phila): Ages 7-16, 6/23 – 8/8, 7:30am – 6pm, $70/wk plus $50 registration fee. Activities are goal oriented to educate children about personal health and hygiene, common diseases within their culture, life skills, and self esteem. Camp is geared to meet the therapeutic needs of children in foster care. Weekly field trip. Lunch provided. Mina Cockroft, 215-476-1150

LaSalle University Summer Inclusion Program (Simmons Elementary School, Horsham,PA): T/NO - Pre-K to 12th grades, 6/30 - 7/18, 9:15am - 1:15pm, $100/wk. Welcomes children with disabilities as well as their siblings without special learning needs. Possible extended school year program. 10-12 students per class. Program for older students will include discovering learning styles, career exploration. Families can carpool. Nancy Simon or Bob Gordish, Hatboro Horsham Special Education, 215-358-1005

Open Hearts, Open Doors (JCC, Cherry Hill, NJ): HA, T/YES, RN, $$ - Ages 3-13. Call for dates and prices. Inclusive. Provides peer modeling of age-appropriate social skills and friendships with non-disabled kids. Eileen Alias, 856-751-1666 X114; 2395 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill,, eelias@jfedsnj.org

Penna. School for the Deaf (PSD), Early Childhood Communications Summer Programs (Germantown): T/YES, HA - Ages 3 – 7, 7/8 – 8/8, Mon – Thurs, 8:30am – 2pm. Fee is $90 for entire program, plus $10 registration fee. Traditional camp activities that provides daily communication experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Breakfast and lunch provided. Marsha Miceli, 215-951-4722

PDDC Sports and Arts & Crafts Camps (N Phila): HA, T/YES - Ages 10 and up, 7/7 - 8/22, 9am-2:30pm, $225/wk. Inclusive program. Provides lunch. Held at a huge, new air-conditioned site, 4424 N. Front St. Ask for free video. Pat Bell-Wright, 215-229-4550, www.arcpddc.org

Phillies Baseball Academy Summer Camp (Haverford College, Haverford, PA): Ages 7- 14, 6/17 - 6/21, 8:30am - 3:30pm, $290/wk. Extended hours available. Offers baseball instruction, a Phillies uniform and baseball cap, 2 tickets to a Phillies Home Game, and membership into the Phillies Baseball Academy. Lunch is not included. Camp office gives family information about car pooling. Mike Trachtenberg, 610-520-3400 X231

Programs Employing People Camp (Greenfield, School, Center City, Phila): HA, T/YES Ages 5-64, 7/7 – 8/1, 8:30am-3pm, $275/ wk. Swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, music, dance, sports, and playground events. Special education instructors also provide reinforcement of school-year learning. Ratio 1-3. Includes lunch. 215-389-4006; Info@pepservices.org, www.pepservices.org/camp.html

Special People in Northeast (SPIN) (Norcom Community Center, NE Phila): HA, T/YES, RN, $$ - Ages 5 and up, July to August, 9am - 3pm. $125/wk for children, and $150/wk for teens and adults. Camp program is for children with and without disabilities. Offers arts & crafts, swimming, sports, computer, cooking, theatre, and horticulture. Combo Program: Ages 12-15, $150/wk, combines recreational activities with field trips, swimming and special events. Explorer Program: Ages 16-20, $150/wk, daily field trips. Transportation provided ages 12 and up. Marilyn Meisenzahl, 215-613-1074; www.spininc.org

Variety Club of Philadelphia (Bok Technical HS, So Phila): HA - Ages 9-16, 6/30 – 8/29, 8:30am – 2pm, FREE. Offers recreational and educational activities. Ralph Townsend, 610-584-4366

Overnight Camps

Camp Jaycee (Poconos): HA, RN - Ages 7 yrs and up, 6/15 – 8/9, $990/2wks. Open house 6/1, 12-3pm. Child must be able to be self-fed, regular diet, no restrictive medical problems. All activities are geared toward the individual camper’s ability. Nature, horseback riding, swimming, boating, music, arts& crafts, sports, dance and movement. 609-443-1200, www.campjaycee.org

Camp William Penn (Poconos): T/YES, RN - Ages 8-12, 7/7 – 8/12, $45 to $60/wk. Child must be a Phila resident. Offers swimming and boating activities, campfires, arts & crafts, hiking and fishing. Pam Johnson, Dept of Recreation, 215-685-0701

Crossroads Outdoor Ministries (Port Murray, NJ) RN, $$ - Ages 14 and up, 7/14 - 8/16, $320/wk. Inclusive camp activities with non-disabled children. Arts & crafts, nature, sports, swimming, boating, Christian education, and music. Becky Franklin, 908-832-7264

Girl Scouts of Freedom Valley PA: HA moderate, T/NO, RN - Ages 5 -17, 6/29 – 8/11. Prices vary from $225. Provides camping experiences at Camp Tohikanee (Quakertown) and Camp Tweedale (Oxford). Cathy Cronk, 610-933-7555 X238, www.gsfvc.org

Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA: HA moderate, T/YES, RN - Ages 5 -17, 6/29 – 8/8. Prices vary from $215 - $450. Transportation is an additional $25 - $35. Provides camping experiences at Shelly Ridge (Roxborough/Miquon), Camp Laughing Waters (Gilbertsville), & Camp Hidden Falls (Poconos). Cathy Ritchie, 215-564-4657 x233, www.gssp.org

Girl Scouts of Penn Laurel PA: HA, T/NO, RN, $$ - Girls ages 5-17, 6/23 – 8/9. Prices vary from $170 to $400. Provides camping experiences at Camp Echo Trail and El-Wa-Ho (York County) and Furnace Hills (Lancaster County). Vicky Miley, 800-673-2561, www.pennlaurel.org

Living Waters Camp (United Church of Christ, Schellsburg, PA): $$ RN - Ages 6 - 20. Prices vary from $135. Provides inclusionary opportunities for children with mild disabilities. Must be ambulatory and be able to follow directions. Fishing, arts & crafts, swimming, bible study, campfire, canoeing, sports, and archery. Joni Walker 814-733-4212, www.westol.com/~pennwest

Paradise Farm Camps (Downingtown, PA): T/NO, RN, $$ - Ages 7 - 15, 6/22 - 7/ 31, 2-wk sessions. Fees based on ability to pay. Offers drama, arts crafts, hiking, canoeing, rock-climbing, fishing, nature activities, and carnivals. Inclusive program. Must be able to follow directions and be able to ambulate. Also offers a Mother’s Retreat with children ages 3-12 during the week of August 5-10. Greg Thornton, 610-269-9111, greg@paradisefarmcamps.org, www.paradisefarmcamps.org

Specialty Overnight Camps

Asthma Camp Experience (Schwenksville, PA): T/YES, $$, RN  Ages 8-13, $325, 8/23-27. First year campers with moderate to severe asthma receive first consideration. Teaches asthma management skills. Offers swimming, arts and crafts, boating, nature, basketball, rock climbing wall. Linda Stezelberger, American Lung Assn, 610-941-9595 or 800-LUNG-USA

Atlantic Coast Special Education Services (Delaware Beach, DE): HA, T/YES, RN  Ages 18 and up, June – Sept. Sessions are 3 weeks, $3, 045/session. One 1-week session is offered, $1,015. Mild to moderate mental, physical, auditory, and emotional disabilities; focus is on social skills and independent living. Lloyd Elling, 302-537-7263, lelling111@aol.com, www.AtlanticCoast.org

Black Rock Retreat (Quarryville, PA): $$ , HA, RN - Ages 16-60, 7/21-7/25, $190. Mental retardation, but not severe or profound disabilities. Crafts, nature, archery, recreational group games, Bible time, singing, and swimming. Jamie Sensenig, 800-858-9299; www.brr.org

Camp Bright Feathers (Medford Lakes, NJ): T/YES, RN - Ages 6-13, 8/17– 8/23, FREE. Children of HIV-infected parents, and children who are HIV positive and their siblings. Counselor in Training Program for ages 14 -16, teen should be aware of HIV status of self or of family member. Offers swimming, boating, hiking, arts & crafts. Barbara Maronski, 856-428-5688 X17, or Trudy Campbell, Action AIDS, 215-981-3375

Camp Can-Do (Mount Gretna, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 8-17, 8/3 - 8/16, FREE. Offers a normal summer camp experience for children who have had cancer to promote comfort, self-confidence and mastery in a supportive environment. Joan Applegate, American Cancer Society 215-985-5311, japplega@cancer.org

Camp Can-Do II (Mount Gretna, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 8-16, 5/31 – 6/3, FREE. Camp program for the siblings of children being treated for cancer. Joan Applegate, American Cancer Society 215-985-5311, japplega@cancer.org

Camp Chatterbox (Worchester, PA): HA, RN, T/NO - Ages 5-15, 8/18 – 8/24, $600 for parent and child. Augmentative Communication Camp for children who rely on communication devices. Parent must accompany child to camp. Offers typical camp activities. Dr. Joan Bruno, Children’s Specialized Hospital, 908-301-5451, ampChatterbox@earthlink.net; www.campchatterbox.org

Camp Crestfield (Slippery Rock Creek, Butler County): $$, RN - Ages 8- 16, 7/13-17 and 7/27-8/1, $25 non-refundable deposit, $345- $370. Swimming, drama, hiking, campfires. Terri Seidman, American Diabetes Association, 800-676-4065

Camp Dreamcatcher (Oxford, PA): HA moderate, RN, T/YES - Ages 5-15, 8/17-23. FREE for children with HIV or AIDS, or who have lost or have a connection to a family member with HIV/AIDS. Traditional camp activities, plus psychotherapy, music, art & massage therapy. Michelle Dormer, 610-925-2998

Camp Horizon (Millville, PA): T/YES, RN - Ages 8 - 13, 8/9 - 8/16, FREE. Severe skin diseases, such as psoriasis, ichthyosis, epidermolysis bullosa, atopic dermatitis, ectodermal dysplasia, and extensive alopecia areata. Indoor and outdoor activities structured to accommodate children who are sun or heat sensitive. Dr. Howard Pride or Judy Achy, Dept of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, 570-271-8010; jachy@geisinger.edu

Camp Huntington (Woodstock, NY): HA, RN - Ages 7 and up, June to August. Prices vary. For Learning and Developmentally Disabled. Offers arts & crafts, home economics, music, film making, drama, swimming, work-training, and gardening. 854-679-4903, www.camphuntington.com

Camp Joy (Schwenksville, PA): T/NO, HA, RN - Ages 4 and up, 6/8-8/23. Prices vary. Mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, and other neurological disabilities. Swimming, arts & crafts, horse back riding, music & performing arts, campfires. Sleepover camp runs Sun – Sat. Day Camp runs Mon – Fri. Also provides year round respite. Angus Murray, 610-754-6878, www.campjoy.com

Camp Helping Hands (Lenheartsville, PA): HA, RN, $$ - Ages 5 to adult, $500/wk. Traditional camp, 6/30 - 7/12 and Shore Program in Avalon, NJ, 7/14 - 8/2. Laura McGinty, 610-754- 6491, www.HelpingHandsInc.com

Camp JRA - Juveniles Reaching Achievement (Bloomsburg, PA) HA, RN, T/YES, $$  Ages 8-18, 7/13 – 7/18, $250. Empowering camp for children with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Offers daily health education as well as archery, swimming, yoga, fishing, karate, crafts, and campfire games. Wade Balmer, Arthritis Foundation, 215-564-9800; 800-355-9040; www.arthritis.org

Camp Kweebec (Schwenksville, PA): T/NO, RN, $$ - Ages 8-17, 6/5-6/8, $75-$100. For pre-teens and teens with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Offers swimming, boating, sports, campfires, pizza parties and crafts. Denise McFadden, Epilepsy Foundation, 215-629-5003 X1110, 800-887-7165

Camp Lee Mar (Lackawaxen, PA): T/NO, RN - Ages 5-21, 6/28 - 8/15, $6,000 /7wks. Mild to moderate developmental challenges. Academic education is provided to continue the IEP. Also has speech/language therapy, music/art therapy, daily living skills, sensory/motor perceptual training, computers, heated pool, AC buildings, therapeutic horseback riding and overnight trips. Ariel Segal, 215-658-1708, www.leemar.com, gtour400@aol.com

Camp Simcha (Glen Spey, NY): T/YES - Ages 4-20, 8/13 - 8/25 (boys); 6/29 – 7/14 (girls). FREE, plus registration fee. Kosher camp for Jewish children who have cancer. Offers woodshop, swimming, photography, sports, and Jewish cultural activities. Zahava Farbman, 212-465-1300; 212-699-6661, www.chailifeline.org

Double 'H'- Hole in the Woods Ranch -A Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (Adirondack Mtns, NY): HA, RN - Ages 6-16, 6/26-8/25, FREE. Past or current diagnosis of cancer, serious blood disorders (hemophilia, HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Anemia) or neuro-muscular impairments. Horseback riding, whitewater rafting, creative arts, nature studies. Nicole Carner or Kim Noonan 518-696-5676, www.doublehranch.org

Eagle Springs Programs (Pine Grove, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 18-80, sessions are 8 days long from mid June to August. Prices vary from $675 to $850. If you want to stay between sessions add $80/day. Mountain program in Pine Grove-Blue Mountains. Shore Program held in Ocean City is offered to adults who have social skills and are independent. Meet at various pick up points for transportation. 570-345-8705, 570-345-4401, tchamil@aol.com

Easter Seals Camps: HA, T/YES, RN, $$ - Ages 5 - 21, 7/7 – 8/8, 9-3pm, $325, plus $25 registration fee. Various disabilities. Offers arts & crafts, games, swimming, athletics, nature activities, and field trips. New applicants must interview with the camp director. Camps are located in Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, and Chester Counties. Transportation fee is $260/wk and is offered within the county where you are living only. Kendra Brooks, 610-565-2353 x231

Handi*Camp (Spring City, PA, Newfield, NJ, or Ephrata, PA): HA, T/YES, $$, RN - Ages 9-40, 5/26- 7/11, $280 5/days; $325 6/days. Physical and mental disabilities. Swimming, field trips, sports, arts & crafts, cooking classes, music. Brian Robinson, 717-859-6404, handi-camp@juno.com

Hope with Heart (Warwick, NY): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 7 – 15, 8/17-8/24, FREE for children with heart problems. Virginia Cibenko, 973-728-3854

Kesher Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Camp Ramah (Poconos): T/NO, RN - For Deaf adults and families with Deaf members, 7/23 – 7/27. $550 per Adult and $350 per child under 12.Offers Deaf children and adults an opportunity to develop a positive Jewish identity. Deaf counselors and American Sign Language interpreters allow for opportunity to learn, play and socialize with Deaf and hearing peers. Offers sports, swimming, Israeli Dance, Hebrew and Israeli Sign Language instruction. Marla Berkowitz, 215-885-2637 TTY, 215-885-8556 VOICE, MarlaB@ramahpoconos.org

Keystone Camp (Poconos): HA, T/NO, RN - Ages 6 and up, 6/15 – 8/16, $170/night. Campers can attend from 1 to 9 weeks. Physical and mental disabilities. Campfires, music, drama, arts & crafts, paddle boats, field trips and swimming. Gloria Lance, 570-842-4521, glance@keycommresp.com, www.campkey.com

Lions Camp Kirby for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired (Upper Black Eddy, PA): T/NO, RN, HA moderate - Ages 7-16, 6/22 – 7/19, $350/wk. For connecting weeks there is an additional $50 fee for stayover. $25 registration fee. Cooking classes, hiking, swimming, planting trees, arts & crafts. Kathy Geroni, 215-249-3710

Living Waters Camp Adult Re-Creation Camp (United Church of Christ, Schellsburg, PA): $$, RN - Ages 18 and up, 7/13 – 7/19, $255. Campers enjoy Bible stories, campfires, arts & crafts and trips to Shawnee Park Lake. Learn how to create and maintain a butterfly garden. Joni Walker, 814-733-4212, www.westol.com/~pennwest

Muscular Dystrophy Association (Worcester, PA): HA, T/YES, RN - 1st session Ages 6-12, 6/8-6/14; 2nd session Ages 13-21, 6/15 –6/21. FREE for children registered with MDA. Marge Lucas, 610-729-0050

Mustard Seed Farm Camp: RN, $$ - Ages 7-21, 8/4 - 8/9, $290. A Christian camp for special needs children. Mental retardation, ADHD, other disabilities. Must be able to self-feed, toilet, and bathe. Offers arts & crafts, nature program, Bible stories, music, and games. Location TBA.  Barbara Hamarich, 610- 323-8866

PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp (Mt. Union, PA): HA, RN, $$ - Ages 6 to senior, $450, 11-days, 7/5 –8/13; $275, 6-days, 6/14 –7/3, plus $25 non-refundable registration fee. Moderate to severe MR, including autistic spectrum, visually impaired. Will provide transportation from bus or train station in Lewistown (30 mile drive). 814-542-2511, beacon1@hcworkshop.com, www.beaconcamp.homestead.com

Ronald McDonald Camp (Poconos): HA, T/YES, RN - Ages 7-17, 8/17 – 8/23, FREE. Children with cancer and their siblings enjoy a typical camp setting with horseback riding, arts & crafts, swimming, dances. Siblings pay a nominal fee $100. Elaine Roy, 215-387-8406, www.philarmh.org

Special Vacations (Mt. Union, PA and Ocean City, NJ): HA, RN, T/TES - Ages 21 and up. 6/2-6/6 Dude Camp; 6/23-6/27 Shore Camp; 7/14-7/18 Lancaster; 8/18-8/23 Mountain Lodge Retreat; 9/7-9/11 Shore Camp. Prices range from $575 - $650. For adults with unlimited abilities Pat McFarlane, 215-844-1295

Summit Camp (Honesdale, PA): Ages 8-17 6/26 – 8/17 Full season $9,000. Diagnosed with AD/HD, Verbal & Non-Verbal Learning Challenges, Asperger’s Syndrome. Regina Skyer, 800-323-9908

Variety Club (Worcester, PA): HA, RN, $$ - 1st session Ages 7-12; 6/28-7/15; $500 2nd session Ages 13-17; 7/20-8/8; $500. Physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic damage, visual/hearing impairments, etc., with functional average intellectual capacity and must be able to self-catheterize. Also provides year round weekend respite. Stephanie Curran, 610-584-4366