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The Woods Camp

Established in 1946, The Woods has always focused on one mission: Where Christ Is First. For almost 80 years, our camp has existed to bring children, students and adults closer to God. Pastor Lance Latham wanted inner city children to have an escape from the city and a place to connect with God. Building The Woods has been a monumental effort that would not have succeeded without God’s blessings of gifts, labor and prayer. A single structure stood alone on the original campgrounds which now has over 60 cabins and buildings. The campgrounds have been a place of kingdom-building where eternal decisions have been made, lives have been dedicated...

Camp Fitch YMCA

Camp Fitch Makes Kids Better, Forever Parents are looking for engaging experiences that complement the goals that they have for their kids' development such as enhancing their social network with quality friendships, improving their self-efficacy, and reassuring them that the values they teach and model as parents are relevant. Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on...


About Mainstream Camps and Programs

Mainstream camps refer to the type of camp that mixes children with special needs with non-disabled kids. The advantages of this camp are that it is more common, usually inexpensive and easier to find. If your child has special needs, he will have the chance to go camping with regular kids in a low pressure setting to get him accustomed to his needs or disabilities. Typical camping activities are offered in mainstream camps. These would include hiking, singing around the campfire, wildlife viewing and more.

Supervision: All children should be properly supervised throughout the duration of the camp. Trained experts should supervise certain activities. For example, any activity involving getting into the water should be guided by a certified lifeguard.

What to Ask the Camp Director: Inquire about the specific lineup of activities for the camp. This way, you can check if these are appropriate or accessible to your child. Find out the ratio of the children with special needs to children without. There should be a good balance between the two so that your child won't feel awkward or outnumbered.

Special Counselor Considerations: Camp counselors of a mainstream camp should have experience in dealing with children with special needs. 

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About Mainstream Camps and Programs

Mainstream camps refer to the type of camp that mixes children with special needs with non-disabled kids. The advantages of this camp are that it is more common, usually inexpensive and easier to find. If your child has special needs, he will have the chance to go camping with regular kids in a low pressure setting to get him accustomed to his needs or disabilities. Typical camping activities are offered in mainstream camps. These would include hiking, singing around the campfire, wildlife viewing and more.

Supervision: All children should be properly supervised throughout the duration of the camp. Trained experts should supervise certain activities. For example, any activity involving getting into the water should be guided by a certified lifeguard.

What to Ask the Camp Director: Inquire about the specific lineup of activities for the camp. This way, you can check if these are appropriate or accessible to your child. Find out the ratio of the children with special needs to children without. There should be a good balance between the two so that your child won't feel awkward or outnumbered.

Special Counselor Considerations: Camp counselors of a mainstream camp should have experience in dealing with children with special needs. 

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