The pace of Special Camp can be quite tiring. One day might include bus travel of up to two hours and a five hour period at an amusement park. The staff is more than willing to explain more about the camp and its pace; if you are concerned that your child might have difficulties with the pace of the camp, please do not hesitate to speak to our staff. However, ALL activities are designed for the entire camp regardless of a child's disability.



The camp has a fully qualified and trained registered nursing staff, head by Patty Canright, R.N.   The nursing staff is always with the camp, whether we are on-site at St. Margaret's or out in the community, and they attend to the all of the nursing needs of the camp. The safety and well-being of our participants and staff is our primary concern.



Each camp session hosts 45 campers who have wide range of disabilities. About 15-20% of our campers use wheelchairs . A majority of the campers have Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, or are developmentally delayed, but all are welcome.



Special Camp utilizes the camper application to learn vital information about the applicant and their disabilities. A copy of the application is given to the camper's counselor about a month in advance of their session. The counselor then uses the information to determine the best means to assure that the camper gets the most out of their Special Camp experience. If we are concerned about the camper's placement in Special Camp, you will be contacted by Kristin Friedersdorf, Camper Coordinator, to arrange a house visit.