“Mom it was heaven! They have everything at camp that can teach you how to be Robinhood”
~ Parker, age 10 - Camp Spike N'Wave
From wide, wheelchair friendly sidewalks to a zero entry pool to a tree house anyone, and we mean anyone... can enter, Camp For All turns can't do into CAN DO! with our barrier free, not just accessible, approach to the camp site, facilities, and programming.
| Before Camp For All was designed, the Founders and Peter Boudreaux, the architect, met with the future Partners and asked them, if they could dream of the perfect camp for the people they served, what would it look like? The result is Camp For All, a truly barrier free facility that embraces all challenges. | |
CabinsThere are 18 camper cabins that sleep 14 - 16 people. The cabins have central heat and air and ceiling fans. Set in clusters and connected by wide concrete walkways, the design allows for easy access to programs, the Dining Hall and Health Center.
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Specially designed bedsSpecially designed beds provide comfort and easy transfer. Counselors usually take the top bunks. Each bed shares a small cabinet with the next bed. Special lighting provides illumination for individual campers as needed.
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Cabin BathroomsUnique to Camp For All, every bathroom and every bathroom stall at the campsite is totally accessible. Instead of one accessible stall or shower, all of them are accessible. Campers have choices they don't have in the non-camp world.
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Cabin StorageRoomy cubbies provide space for toiletries. There is one for each camper.
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Cabin ToiletsThere are three totally accessible toilets in each cabin.
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Cabin Sinks and VanityHeight of the sinks and vanity accommodate all campers.
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Main LodgeThe Main Lodge at Camp For All consists of the Dining Hall, the Health Center, administrative offices, kitchen and a Gathering Hall.
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Dining TablesNormally campers eat with their cabins. Tables are specially designed for accessibility.
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FoodCampers will enjoy the food at Camp For All! Served cafeteria style we can meet almost any dietary challenge. Please contact Sterling Leija, Guest Services Manager to share your camper's dietary needs at least two weeks prior to coming to camp. sleija@campforall.org
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Activities and AccessibilityThere are many activities for campers to experience at Camp For All. Universal in design, all campers can participate in almost every activity. Activities are connected by wide concrete pathways for everyone. All campers take the accessible wagon ride to the Ranch at Camp For All.
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Zero Entry PoolZero entry is one of the many ways to enter the Camp For All pool. A favorite among campers, the deepest part is less than 6 feet. A hot tub leading to a small lazy river that winds under cascading water is just a part of the fun! The pool hosts water polo and other great water activities. Even at night, fun happens at the pool where the campers experience Dive In Movies.
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Tom Metz Baseball FieldBaseball, kickball, "make up a game ball" are all played on the Tom Metz Field.
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Fishing DockLocated near the canoe dock, campers love to fish in the lake.
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The RanchCampers do all kinds of activities at the Camp For All Ranch. They love to ride horses, visit the small animal farm and new this year, learn about gemology, geology, and history at gold panning.
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Climbing Wall, Low and High Ropes CourseRegardless of the ability of the child or adult, they will gain self confidence and learn that they have choices in life at the Camp For All Challenge Course.
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The Pavilion, Arts & Crafts, and Camper KitchenThe Pavilion (foreground) is used for basketball, wheelchair sports, carnivals, dances, and more. The Red Barn is the site for campers to experience arts and crafts of all kinds. The camper kitchen in the Red Barn, provides training and campers can learn to cook all kinds of things.
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Camp For All Programs
Meeting the needs of a broad spectrum of campers with different abilities.
Camp For All programs are universal in that each program can be accomplished in multiple ways to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of campers with different abilities. Each program was designed in collaboration with Partner groups and are implemented by the Camp For All professionally trained and certified staff, many of whom have worked in the medical and special needs fields. When creating the schedule for each visiting group, varying physical skill levels, mental capabilities, mobility requirements, age and interest differences are considered so that all campers can participate and are challenged to reach their individual potential.
For more information on additional activities click to view our universal, barrier free Programs.
