Helping Hands, Inc. is once again offering our summer residential/vacation camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities based at our property in Erma, New Jersey. All weeks are Shore weeks with a variety of camp activities such as music and art activities, visiting the boardwalk, etc.
Each participant may be registered for one week, to start. Should space allow, after May 1, 2025, we may confirm a second week for any individuals who are interested. On the entry slip below, please specify your date preferences. We will try to honor the first choice of as many individuals as possible, but that is not guaranteed.
Each week is open to participants age 18+. All weeks cost $1400, which includes transportation, accommodations, and meals.
No slot is reserved until a $50 deposit is paid and you have received official notification from Helping Hands. Upon acceptance, participants will be sent an application packet that must be returned to the HHI office no later than 14 days prior to your registered week. At that time you will receive an acceptance letter and a packing list.
For participants utilizing waiver funding: your deposit will be returned once the appropriate units are successfully billed after the completion of the camp week. Inform your Supports Coordinator that this year’s cost will be five (5) units at $280 per unit.
This popular program always has a waiting list of individuals. If full payment is not received or the waiver funding units are not available 14 days prior to your registered week, your reservation will be given to a participant on the waiting list. Prorated cancellation fees will be assessed beginning 14 days prior to the start of your registered week.
We are accepting registration requests for returning participants beginning March 25, 2025 through April 12, 2025.
Registration for participants new to our program will begin April 21, 2025.
Please return the form below to the Helping Hands office at 415 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Have questions? Please email campprogram@helpinghandsinc.com or, if unable to email, call (610) 754-6491
Special Vacations Program
As an extension of our S/R and Camp Programs,’ Helping Hands, Inc. coordinates special vacations at the request of our clients. Past trips included cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, New Orleans, Nashville, Jamaica and a trip to Disney World. Agency direct support professionals, volunteers, and the participants work to raise the funds necessary for these trips through a variety of fundraising.
For more information about this great program, please contact SRProgram@helpinghandsinc.com
