About Our Sessions

Sleep-Away: Sleep-away camps are from Monday 3pm to Saturday 2pm during the summer. Each session offers a variety of fun, adapted activities geared towards the needs of the campers. Our support ratio is 1:3 unless otherwise arranged with Assistant Camp Director or during our “Camper Centric” 1:1 sessions.

Day Camp: A weekday session offered Monday-Friday Full-Day 8am to 5pm throughout the summer for campers with various disabilities. Base support ratio of 1:3. One-to-one arranged as available with the Assistant Camp Director.

Saturday Camp: During our Spring and Fall seasons single day camp sessions are offered on scheduled Saturdays form 9am to 5pm . These sessions offer a 1:3 base support ratio, a wide variety of adapted seasonal activities and fun for campers of all ages.

Camp After Hours: Offers recreational opportunities for campers and their friends and families during our Spring and Fall seasons.  From focused skill development activities to structured recreation to open-play, After Hours aims to offer something for everyone.

Autism & Intellectual Disability Sessions: these sessions focus on addressing the needs of campers with autism, down syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities that may require more behavioral supports and interventions. Campers are encouraged to use appropriate social skills and develop leadership skills by supporting their peers. Staff ratios are set at a 1:3 ratio with 1:1 support available upon request (must be made at time of registration with limited space).

Physical Disability Sessions: Sessions address the needs of campers whose primary disability is physical without cognitive or intellectual impairment. Activities are adapted to meet the needs of campers as each camper is encouraged to take on new challenges and try new activities.

Camper Centric (1:2) Sessions: Geared towards campers who need smaller sessions and more support to be successful, “Just for the Camper” sessions are set at a 1:2 counselor to camper ratio with additional counselors available to provide needed additional support when needed. Sessions may be designated as focused on autism/intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, or inclusive of all 1:2 support needs.

Travel Sessions: For the more experienced and adventurous campers to get a weekend, week, or more away from home and explore all the wonders of our world. (Campers must be able to ride in a 15 passenger van for extended period of time and need minimal care support unless session is otherwise designated. Staffing ratio is 1:4 Campers may sleep in unattended rooms.)

Session and Activity Summary: Seasonal activities include archery, crafts, indoor/outdoor sports & games, campouts, campfires, fishing, swimming, sledding, and canoeing. Activities are adapted to the abilities of the participant and focus on full-activity participation to promote the building of self-esteem and maintain a therapeutic impact. Campers are given the opportunity to set goals with their counselors and are encouraged to challenge themselves and their perceived limitations in a safe, challenge-by-choice environment. All programs are designed to be adapted to the abilities of the participants to provide a therapeutic environment.

For more information contact: info@camphighhopes.com or 712-224-2267 x108