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Our facilities, Apple Canyon Center, are designed specifically for our campers; enabling guests to enjoy the magic and beauty of a wondrous wooded hideaway while being only minutes away from comprehensive medical facilities and services. Fun facilities are available at camp to provide experiences of fun, accomplishment and memories: Group campfire areas, art/crafts porch, horseshoe pits, basktball court, volleyball court, challenge/ropes course, kid’s cooking class kitchen, soccer and softball playing fields, costume room, archery range, miles of hiking trails, fishing pond, KCGT radio station, heated swimming pool, carnival activity tent, horse corrals and riding rings.

True Friends Camp Courage lies on 305 acres of scenic lakeshore, woods and fields near Maple Lake, Minnesota (about 50 miles west of the Twin Cities Metro) on beautiful Cedar Lake. Recreation includes a swimming beach, Indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, game room, outdoor sports court, recreation field, mini golf, tennis court, hiking trails, and campfire.

Recreation Unlimited is a not-for profit organization serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and health concerns. The mission of Recreation Unlimited is to provide year-round programs in sports, recreation and education for individuals with disabilities and health concerns, while building self-confidence, self-esteem and promoting positive human relations, attitudes, and behaviors. Recreation Unlimited is a magical place, where dreams come true for individuals with disabilities and health concerns. Recreation Unlimited is a place where no one has a disability and all are equal. It is also a place where parents and families gain a respite from the 24/7 demands of caring for an individual with a disability or health concern. Recreation Unlimited is a dream come true for all. The year-round 195-acre, wheelchair accessible campus features a new 10,850 sq. ft. semi-private residence hall, The Greif Retreat House, a 20,000 sq. ft. Life Center, three major residence halls, a private cottage for retreats, multi-purpose lodge, creative center, dining hall, outdoor pavilion, health services center and nurses quarters, outpost camp site, administrative and support buildings. Outdoor sports facilities include an aquatic center, aquatic playground, track and field, tennis and sports court, accessible softball field, 25 ft. tree climb, two challenge courses and a 50 ft. Alpine Tower. There would then be a box saying “Apply Now” in the lower right similar to how it says Learn More below.

Wonderland Camp serves many at-risk children every summer. Their lives are enriched physically, personally and spiritually through healthy outdoor activities in a safe and caring environment in which the children can learn and grow. Wonderland camp offers a variety of sports, boating, nature paths, fishing, climbing tower, rock wall, and archery.

The mission of Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation is to offer special needs children and their families rustic, Arizona ranch-style camp and retreat experiences enhanced by programs designed to foster nurturing interactions between campers and the animals residing at the Ranch. 

Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation is distinctive in terms of our unique programs whereby individuals with special needs interact with our animal residents, most all of whom were born with physical differences or suffered injury, abuse, abandonment, or loss of a caregiver. Our specially-designed facility and programs are the result of a collaborative effort with numerous community organizations that serve children and families with special needs – from the design of the facility to the programs designed to meet the needs of these special, diverse underserved populations. This beautiful mountain sanctuary situated east of Payson, Arizona, was built from the ground up to accommodate the unique and often complex needs of individuals facing myriad challenges. Working in partnership with organizations that serve those with physical, medical and developmental challenges, Whispering Hope Ranch provides the wonder of nature and animals in a fully accessible, healing environment.

Camp Grant Walker is Louisiana’s 4-H Youth Resident Summer Camp is more than just fun and games. 4-H Camp strives to develop a variety of life skills related to Head, Heart, Hands and Health. One of the most important skills children learn from camp is self-sufficiency. That is, they learn how to survive four whole days on their own. Activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, and opportunities to try various sports.

Camp Fairlee provides a safe and accessible camp experience where campers are challenged to discover their full potential, acquire new skills, and make new and lasting friendships. While campers enjoy their time at Camp Fairlee, their families are able to take a needed break from caregiving. Activities are geared to age and interests of each individual and can include swimming, wall climbing, zip line, horseback riding, outdoor games, arts/crafts and more.

The Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center puts Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skill development and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships, campers leave with a renewed sense of achievement, belonging, confidence and courage to try new things. Activities that are offered are climbing wall, indoor swimming pool, waterfront swimming, splash pad, game room, gymnasium, horseback riding, petting zoo, and art & crafts.

Camp John Marc inspires confidence for life through high-quality camping programs for children, teens, and families.  Year round programming and specialized camp facilities are uniquely designed in partnership with Dallas-Fort Worth area pediatric hospitals, community volunteers, and health organizations who are dedicated to serving campers living with chronic medical and physical challenges.  The dignity of each camper is nurtured at Camp John Marc as well as in the community through its outreach programs.

True Friends Camp Courage lies on 305 acres of scenic lakeshore, woods and fields near Maple Lake, Minnesota (about 50 miles west of the Twin Cities Metro) on beautiful Cedar Lake. Recreation includes a swimming beach, Indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, game room, outdoor sports court, recreation field, mini golf, tennis court, hiking trails, and campfire.

Camp Courageous is a year-round respite care and recreational facility for individuals of all ages with disabilities All people, regardless of ability level, have the right to opportunities found in the world around them. Individuals with disabilities, as well as their families, should experience year-round recreational and respite care activities in a camp setting. Camp Courageous of Iowa provides this needed service to all. The camp provides opportunities for social and personal growth within a supportive environment. Campers learn to try a variety of creative and challenging activities and experience success. Campers develop enhanced self-esteem which carries over to work, home, or school environments.

Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, Colorado is regarded as one of the top Easterseals camps in the country. Rocky Mountain Village is fully accessible and used by more than 800 children and adults with disabilities during the summer camp sessions. Campers enjoy swimming, fishing, overnight camping, outdoor cooking, travel camp, day trips, arts & crafts, sports and recreation, hiking, dances, music & drama, horse-back riding, and riding the zip-line.

Camp Campbell Gard gets kids outdoors through programs that educate and expose youth to adventure and nature while helping them discover who they are and what they can achieve. All camp experiences build character, leadership, self-reliance and a love for nature- all amidst the fun of camp fires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.

Camp Kostopulos is unique. Our services are available to people of all abilities, including many who may not be eligible for services at other camps or facilities. All of our programs are designed to teach new skills through the use of recreation and leisure activities. Our trained staff, excellent counselor to camper ratios, and fantastic accommodations set us above the rest. Our Lodge is equipped with a commercial kitchen, dining hall, and activity area. Campus includes a large grassy activity area, an accessible playground, stocked trout pond, swimming pool and pool house, multi-sport court, lighted pavilion, 3 multi-purpose Yurts, low- and high-ropes challenge courses, and an indoor equestrian center with stables and riding arena.

Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is the premier resource in the state of Illinois for providing specialized outdoor recreational, experiential and family programs for individuals with disabilities and illnesses in a fun, safe and accessible environment. Each session includes traditional camp activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, a pontoon boat ride, arts & crafts, target sports, barnyard animals, high ropes, zip-line and horseback riding. We strive to create an experience that is inclusive, stimulating and educational while providing opportunities that might otherwise seem impossible due to physical limitations, developmental delays or illnesses.

Camp Aranzazu is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with chronic illnesses and special needs by providing unique camping, environmental education, and retreat experiences. On the inland side of camp, we have guest cabins, dining hall, an art center, two swimming pools, an archery range, Ropes Challenge Course, sanctuary, and two freshwater ponds. Our 27 acres on Copano Bay are accessible via a 600-foot bridge and feature a fishing pier, floating dock, nature education building, bird blind, boardwalks and firepit. We have a lot to explore!

Double H Ranch - Program areas include an indoor and outdoor pool, a high ropes course, archery, horseback riding and pasture, picnic pavilion, stage area, dining hall, Arts & Crafts building/ski chalet, and various other outdoor spaces used for recreational play and opportunities to explore nature.

Camp ASCCA is a special place where campers with disabilities have the opportunity to express their individuality and independence within a carefully supervised setting.The needs of campers with disabilities are cared for by trained staff, and there are many different camping opportunities for all individuals throughout the year. Their families also are provided with a chance to relax in the knowledge that over 41 years of experience goes into providing a safe environment where fun can be had by all. The activities offered at Camp ASCCA include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, accessible waterslide, zip-line, water tubing, archery and rifle range, mini-golf course, paved nature trails, splash pad, and more.

Camp ASCCA is a special place where campers with disabilities have the opportunity to express their individuality and independence within a carefully supervised setting.The needs of campers with disabilities are cared for by trained staff, and there are many different camping opportunities for all individuals throughout the year. Their families also are provided with a chance to relax in the knowledge that over 41 years of experience goes into providing a safe environment where fun can be had by all. The activities offered at Camp ASCCA include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, accessible waterslide, zip-line, water tubing, archery and rifle range, mini-golf course, paved nature trails, splash pad, and more.

Bradford Woods - Our Recreation Therapy department has been creating amazing camp experiences for children and adults with chronic illness and disabilities since 1955. We strive to give each camper a unique experience through therapeutic activities like archery, arts and crafts, basketball, canoeing, music, scuba diving, swimming, waterskiing, and low- and high-ropes courses, while focusing on building confidence, breaking barriers, and creating life-long friendships.

The Florida Elks Camp mission is to mold the current generation of youth into adults that we’d be proud to have as American citizens. Our motto is to “inspire, connect, and expand.” We inspire our kids through the quality of our facilities, of our staff, and of our programming. Without electronics, we help kids build connections between themselves and their peers, their counselors, and nature. Through all of this, we have the opportunity to expand their compassion for others, their own self-confidence, and their ability and desire to make an impact on the world around them.

The mission of Wonderland Camp is to provide a fun, educational and safe camp experience for children, teenagers and adults who have disabilities; to offer a respite from daily caregiving for their family members and caregivers; and to provide and nurture a personal development experience for volunteers and staff. At Wonderland Camp, campers will participate in various different activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, recreation, nature, music and different games. Evening activities include dances, karaoke, pool parties, carnivals and various other events.

YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer has been providing an unforgettable camp experience to children, families, and members of the community for more than 90 years. Our camp programs engage families, encourage adults, and inspire kids to learn, grow, and thrive. We welcome campers with special needs because we know the camp experience truly changes lives. It creates opportunities for campers to experience things they never thought possible. It builds communities by bringing together people with similar experiences and stories. And it’s something we believe should be accessible and available to everyone. We tailor our programs and facilities to meet the needs of every camper, including those with special needs. From wheelchair accessible lodging and nature trails, to a splash pad suitable for all abilities, to programming that’s inclusive and innovative, we make the camp experience accessible to all.

Easterseals Camp Hemlocks is an accessible camp for youth and adults with physical, sensory, intellectual and developmental disabilities in the scenic woods of Central Connecticut. Camp Hemlocks offers a traditional camping experience for campers as young as eight and there is no aging out, allowing campers to attend into adulthood. Activities include, swimming in our indoor heated pool, boating and fishing on our 22-acre pond, arts and crafts, nature, health and fitness, and climbing our challenge tower. Camp Hemlocks programing is individually tailored to the needs of each camper to provide them the most enjoyable and successful camping experience possible.

Free from the confines of disease, illness or disability, children discover that they can just be kids! How does this happen? Victory Junction is a medically safe, yet exhilarating camp, that challenges children who have a serious medical condition to try things they never imagined possible. As they conquer activities like zip lining and archery or experience bowling, fishing or swimming, children build confidence that will shape how they view the rest of their lives. The magic happens on our lush 84 acres in the rolling hills of Randleman, North Carolina near Greensboro. Once children pass through our gates, the boundaries and limitations they live with on a daily basis disappear and they simply concentrate on having fun! That’s when they shine!

Our mission forms the base of everything we do at Happiness Is Camping. It is the foundation our organization is built on. We can’t accomplish this mission without the help of many incredible people. Thanks to the help of many kind individuals, we are able to provide services such as: exceptional care provided by a staff of dedicated medical professionals, around-the-clock supervision in fully handicap accessible facilities, exciting activities including swimming, an adventure and ropes course, color wars, hikes, cookouts, dances, talent show, and much more.