A Special Needs Summer Camp in New York for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Camp Loyaltown Session Information
Camp Loyaltown offers summer camp sessions for children and adults with developmental disabilities in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Each session is designed to meet a range of support needs. The information below is intended to support you and your family member in selecting the session that best aligns with their interests, needs, and level of support.
Sessions 1, 2 & 4 | Adults 18+ | Individualized Support (1:1–1:3)
Session 1: June 14 – June 28
Session 2: June 28 – July 12
Session 4: July 26 – August 9
Designed for people ages 18 and older who may require support with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mealtime support, and care, these sessions are structured to meet the unique needs of each person who attends camp.
With staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3, we ensure individualized attention through a person-centered approach. Assistance is provided as needed during daily camp activities while promoting independence and supporting each person in making their own choices, including opportunities for socialization.
These sessions can also accommodate individualized care plans to ensure every person has a safe, engaging, and meaningful camp experience.ontent here…
Session 2: June 28 – July 12
Session 4: July 26 – August 9
Designed for people ages 18 and older who may require support with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mealtime support, and care, these sessions are structured to meet the unique needs of each person who attends camp.
With staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3, we ensure individualized attention through a person-centered approach. Assistance is provided as needed during daily camp activities while promoting independence and supporting each person in making their own choices, including opportunities for socialization.
These sessions can also accommodate individualized care plans to ensure every person has a safe, engaging, and meaningful camp experience.ontent here…
Session 3 | Adults 18+ | Independence & Social Engagement (1:4+)
July 12 – July 26
This session encourages people to further develop social skills by interacting with peers and staff across a variety of activities.
People have opportunities to enhance autonomy and teamwork through engagement in the dining hall, office, camp store, and activity areas. Support is provided at a 1:4 ratio or higher, making this session ideal for those who benefit from guidance while maintaining appropriate supervision.
This session encourages people to further develop social skills by interacting with peers and staff across a variety of activities.
People have opportunities to enhance autonomy and teamwork through engagement in the dining hall, office, camp store, and activity areas. Support is provided at a 1:4 ratio or higher, making this session ideal for those who benefit from guidance while maintaining appropriate supervision.
Session 5A | Ages 5+ | Inclusive Camp Week
August 9 – August 16
This inclusive week provides support for both children and adults. People are grouped by age and ability, with separate accommodations and activity schedules to ensure age-appropriate programming.
Support levels include 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3. This session is ideal for families seeking an introduction to camp for young children, while also welcoming adults.
Additional assistance is provided for people who require closer supervision or specific guidelines of care, including those diagnosed with PICA or other individualized support needs. Trained staff follow all required guidelines to ensure a safe and successful experience.
This inclusive week provides support for both children and adults. People are grouped by age and ability, with separate accommodations and activity schedules to ensure age-appropriate programming.
Support levels include 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3. This session is ideal for families seeking an introduction to camp for young children, while also welcoming adults.
Additional assistance is provided for people who require closer supervision or specific guidelines of care, including those diagnosed with PICA or other individualized support needs. Trained staff follow all required guidelines to ensure a safe and successful experience.
Session 5B | Adults 18+ | Individualized Support (1:1–1:3)
August 16 – August 23
This week provides consistent support while promoting socialization, recreation, and independence through a person-centered approach.
Staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ensure individualized attention. Additional assistance is available for people who require a specific level of supervision or individualized care guidelines, including those with PICA or other support needs. Trained staff maintain all required supports to ensure the best experience for each person.
This week provides consistent support while promoting socialization, recreation, and independence through a person-centered approach.
Staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ensure individualized attention. Additional assistance is available for people who require a specific level of supervision or individualized care guidelines, including those with PICA or other support needs. Trained staff maintain all required supports to ensure the best experience for each person.
Session 6A | Adults 18+ | Individualized Support & Closing Session
Our closing session of the season is designed for people ages 18 and older who require additional support with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, supervision, and overall well-being.
People are supported at staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3, allowing for a person-centered approach and thoughtful assistance throughout the camp experience.
This final session provides a meaningful week of engaging programming, social interaction, and memorable experiences—helping people strengthen friendships, celebrate accomplishments, and carry positive memories into the year ahead.
People are supported at staffing ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3, allowing for a person-centered approach and thoughtful assistance throughout the camp experience.
This final session provides a meaningful week of engaging programming, social interaction, and memorable experiences—helping people strengthen friendships, celebrate accomplishments, and carry positive memories into the year ahead.
How to Apply / Registration
For more information on how to register through CampDoc, visit our How to Apply page.
Camp Loyaltown Photos
We use a photo management system called Waldo! You can find the public galleries here: Waldo/Camp Loyaltown.
While we share access to next season’s photo album, please use the access code Camployaltown2025 to view photos and moments from last summer.
Questions / Contact
Have questions about Camp?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
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To request information please contact: camp@citizens-inc.org
