2020 INFORMATION
Families/Caregivers/Supports Coordinators:
It is with great sadness that I have to write to you all to inform you that we will be cancelling our summer program due to Covid-19 concerns.
Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jaimee Scott via email at jscott@helpinghandsinc.com or at the office, 610-754-6491.
Helping Hands, Inc. is offering our summer residential/vacation camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The program consists of eleven separate program weeks.
ALL WEEKS WILL BE BASED at the property in Rio Grande, New Jersey.
CAMP - $1000.00/week
The CAMP program provides a variety of structured activities including arts and crafts, sports, music, swimming, games, cooking, and campfires, all during our themed weeks.
Camp Weeks
- 2020 Season dates to be posted in Spring
SHORE - $1025.00/week
The SHORE program is a vacation program that features trips to the Boardwalks, Wildwood,
Stone Harbor, Sunset Beach, Cape May Zoo, Family Nights in Ocean City, amusement park rides,
Atlantic City, the beaches and various other requested activities.
Shore Weeks
- 2020 Season dates to be posted in Spring
REGISTRATION
Slots are completely reserved after confirmation is received from Laura McGinty or Jaimee Scott, Camp Directors.
-For participants who are not utilizing waiver funding, a deposit of $50.00 for each week is required by Helping Hands.
-Waiver-funded participants- Summer Program cost is now $200 per day. Please communicate this information to your Supports Coordinator. It is your responsibility to inform Helping Hands if you will be utilizing waiver funding for our summer programs. (Waiver funded participants are REQUIRED to have authorized service units available prior to attendance).
*Each week is open to participants 18+. CAMP weeks are $1000.00. SHORE weeks are $1025.00
All registrations are at the discretion of Helping Hands, Inc.
To avoid any confusion, Jaimee is the ONLY one who will make the reservations.
You can contact Jaimee Scott at the office 610-754-6491 OR preferably E-mail at JScott@helpinghandsinc.com
Registrations may be sent to Helping Hands, Inc. 415 Hoffmansville Rd Bechtelsville, PA 19505 FAX 610-754-7157
NOTE: Registration requests for returning participants will be accepted through April 5, 2019.
Registration for all new potential participants will begin on April 8, 2019.
Also, participants are able to register for one week of camp and one week of the shore program, so that other participants will have the opportunity to attend. We will be happy to add names to a waiting list.
Upon acceptance, participants will be sent an application packet that must be returned to the office no later than TWO WEEKS prior to your registered week. You will then receive an acceptance letter and a packing list.
*For private pay participants, FULL PAYMENT is required four weeks prior to your registered week.
2019 CAMP Flyer
2019 CAMP PACKETS
2019 CAMP PACKING LIST
- Please complete all forms fully and with accurate information.
- All participants MUST have a completed physical examination form signed by a licensed physician within one year prior to their arrival at camp.
- Packing Lists will be sent approximately 2 weeks after receiving completed application.
- We also need a photo of participant, and photocopies of insurance cards and identification card.
Office Phone Number: 610-754-6491
Office Fax Number: 610-754-7157
S/R Cell Phone Number: 610-506-6723
Shore House Phone Number: 609-770-8500
Jaimee Scott, S/R & Camp Director: JScott@helpinghandsinc.com
