1:1 specialized camp

Sunday June 23 to Friday June 28, 2024

$1,575

A camp session designed for individuals requiring 1:1 supervision and/or support but who can ambulate independently or require contact guard for safety. This session is NOT designed for wheelchair users.

NEW CAMPERS MUST COMPLETE AN IN-PERSON ASSESSMENT & Tour of CAMP PRIOR TO REGISTERING


 This session is ideal for:

  • Campers 20+ years of age with moderate cognitive or developmental disabilities

  • Campers with stable medical conditions or illnesses

  • Campers with reduced mobility that utilize canes, front wheeled/rolling walkers (excluding wheelchairs)

  • Campers classified as “Fall Risk”, who use gait belts or who need contact guard assistance or support with transfers

  • Campers who utilize mobility scooters for longer distances

  • Camper with sensory deficits requiring increased assistance for ambulation, communication or safety

  • Campers with mild, undesirable behaviors such as perseverating, wandering or overeating that can be redirected

  • Campers who require set-up assistance, oversight or moderate help with ADL’s including showering, dressing, toileting or eating

  • Campers who benefit emotionally from a higher level of support than what is offered with our standard 4:1 Vacation Camp

Physical or verbal aggression towards campers or staff will not be tolerated.

Grotonwood uses an online registration system, called CampBrain for all camper registrations. Please use the button above to register for camp.

If you require guidance, please do not hesitate to call the camp office on 978 448 5763.

We maintain a strict 1:1 staffing ratio for the duration of this session. It is important to note that camp staff DO NOT sleep in the same room as campers; they are housed in the room next door or nearby. Our desire is to provide camping experiences to all adults with disabilities, however, our current programs do require certain minimum levels of independence, cooperation and displays of behavior that would be appropriate for a shared group living environment such as camp.

If you’re unsure if camp will be suitable please contact the office at (978) 448 5763.

Accommodation

Campers stay in Prescott Lodge and Blanchard Hall.

Click here to watch a video of Blanchard Hall

Click here to watch a video of Prescott Lodge

Typical activities include archery, pontoon boat tours, crafts, chapel-time, adaptive swimming in Lost Lake, tubing, karaoke, talent shows, fishing, team games, sports, Cultural Festival and so much more. We celebrate the end of an amazing vacation with a formal banquet and dance. 

 
 
 
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Medical and Camp Forms MUST be returned no later than June 1st or a $75 Late Paperwork Fee will be applied to your balance due.

Tuition includes accommodation, medical supervision, staffing, recreational activities and meals.

A non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit is due upon registration. Registrations cancelled more than two weeks before the chosen session will receive a refund of any amount paid minus the deposit. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks before the chosen session. If Grotonwood cancels a program for any reason, a full refund will be provided.

It is recommended campers bring a minimum of $50 pocket money to spend during visits to the camp’s country store.

Our full-time registered nurses are on site 24 hours a day and manage medication administration and triage episodic events. Medical and Camp Forms MUST be returned at least two weeks before the session start date. Find a complete list of all the required documents here.

Check-in begins Sunday between 2:00PM and 4:00PM 

Check-out is Friday between 1:00PM and 1:30PM

Grotonwood complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430,000), and is licensed by the Nashoba Board of Health.

Copies of camp policies on background checks, health care and discipline policies are available on request.

LUGGAGE, LABELS & PACKING LIST

All items (including bedding) should fit in to no more than 2 secure and well-labeled pieces of luggage. We recommend one (1) suitcase, trunk or duffel bag and one (1) backpack for personal and comfort items. To ensure the safe return of your camper’s belongings, please ensure ALL their stuff is labeled. There are lots of great iron on options available online, or you can just use a sharpie. Please leave electronic devices and mobile phone at home.

Be sure to pack and label all bedding, including pillow/cover, flat sheet, the insides of shoes, towels (use washing label), laundry bag, toiletries and plush toys. For efficiency (and peace of mind!) we recommend packing one outfit, including underwear and socks into a labeled gallon Zip Lock bag for each day of the week, see below for further guidance.

Our counselors will love you for it! ❤️

 
 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Camp is a place for personal growth and development, learning social skills and independence is part of the total experience. As such we are a tech-free camp, mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly not permitted. This policy is applied to our staff also, who instead operate a two-way radio for communication. Rest assured that in the event of an emergency, ill-health, or, extreme homesickness the Program Unit Leader or Camp Director will contact you.

If you wish to communicate with your camper, consider sending an email (one email per day) which should include news from home, or, send a care package (no food) to the address below. Please keep communications positive, light and encouraging, especially if you know your camper may struggle with homesickness. Kindly refrain from calling the camp office for regular updates (we’ll be way too busy having fun!).

The camp will not be held liable for damage or theft of electronic devices or any other valuable, cherished, or irreplaceable items.

THE CAMP STORE

$50 is the recommended weekly amount. You should deposit more if clothing or specialty items are to be purchased.

We operate a ‘cashless’ system; All spending money is added to your camper’s account using our registration software. Dietary restrictions will be followed and camp staff are on hand to provide assistance and monitor spending throughout. Any unspent store-money is returned at the end of their stay along with receipts.

Overnight campers will have the opportunity to visit the camp store on a daily basis. The camp store sells candy, snacks, ice creams and soda along with modestly priced camp merchandise such as sweatshirts, hats, sweat pants, bags and back packs, pens, plush toys, water bottles and notebooks to name a few. Prices range from $5-$35.

 
 

HOMESICKNESS & COMMUNICATION

The camp Director will contact you in the event of emergency, ill-health or extreme homesickness. We ask that you kindly refrain from calling the camp office for regular updates. If you wish to communicate with your camper, consider sending a care package (no food) or an email (one email per day).

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Tuition costs should never be the barrier preventing campers from attending summer camp. We're able to provide financial assistance to those who require it. Simply complete our quick and easy online Campership Request Form and we will get back to you within a week. The request must be received at least 10 days before the chosen session start date.

Note that you are responsible for the minimum deposit for your chosen session. Your Campership award will be applied toward the balance due and will rarely cover the outstanding balance so please make provision for this.

FAITH BASED ACTIVITIES

Our faith based programming focuses on sharing fundamental Christian values, such as treating each other as we would want to be treated, restorative justice practices and love in action through word and deeds. Practical activities include prayer, mostly before each meal and in chapel, singing and dancing to christian inspired music, daily chapel services, which are youth-focused, high energy and a lot of fun and evening Vespers, which are quiet reflective evening services.

Participation in faith based activities in voluntary and campers do not have to be affiliated with any religious organization to take part, we plan programming on the assumption that most campers are experiencing a Christian environment for the first time. We simply ask that campers and staff respect the Christian values we uphold and conversely we meet each camper wherever they are at in their spiritual walk. We encourages curiosity, tolerance and respect through open discussion using Christianity as the foundation and spring board for understanding.

Grotonwood complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430,000), and is licensed by the Groton Board of Health.

Copies of camp policies on background checks, health care and discipline policies are available on request.