Programs
Summer Camp
Camp New Hope’s Summer Camp Program is an overnight week-long summer camp experience. Camp weeks are offered throughout June and July (with one week of day camp the week of July 4), each with a special theme, special guest performances, and custom-themed activities and foods.
Camp is filled with arts and crafts, music, and recreational activities, all adapted to individual campers’ needs. Swimming, boating, sports and tournaments, fishing, and nature education fill camp days. Evenings conclude with group activities such as games, sing-alongs, and stories and camp weeks culminate with an award ceremony for campers, parents, and families.
Camp New Hope’s Summer Camp lets special needs campers experience everyday activities such as slumber parties, camping, boating, and fishing, just like their non-disabled peers. Camp New Hope adapts activities to each camper instead of the individual adapting to the activity.
Camp New Hope is now accepting summer campers aged 8 and up.
Respite Weekends
Camp New Hope’s Respite Program is an opportunity for caregivers to take a break from caring for their family member with a disability, while knowing their loved one is in a safe and caring environment.
Participating individuals aged 8 and up come to the Camp New Hope facility instead of respite workers coming to your home. Respite lasts all weekend in the all-inclusive new Respite building.
Campers stay overnight and participate in camp-style games and activities. Caregivers can have up to 43 hours of continuous respite during a single weekend.
With Camp New Hope’s Weekend Respite Program, take time to reconnect with family members, spouses, and friends, or just take time for yourselves.
Bowling Leagues
Camp New Hope’s Bowling Leagues Program welcomes special needs individuals aged 8 and up. Bowling Leagues are held in Charleston on Mondays and Mattoon on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Participants see each other weekly, working on their bowling game and having fun!