This is a traditional, residential summer camp for children and adults with all types of disabilities or special needs. June through August. There are 6 day and 12 day sessions for children 6 – 21, and 6 day sessions for adults 21+. There are two weeks each summer just for children with Autism ( 6 – 21) where each child has his/her own counselor. Generally there are 2 camp participants per one counselor. All activities and all facilities are fully accessible. Swimming pool, horseback riding, rock wall, high ropes, zip line, canoeing and many other traditional outdoor activities. Nurses on site 24/7, physician on call 24/7. Typical disabilities include but not limited to DD, CP, MD, TBI and orthopedic injuries, Autism, and sometimes medically fragile. Pre-camp interviews are conducted to be sure that Camp Fairlee can assure the health and safety of each participant. Also: Off season travel trips and respite weekends from September to May for adults 18+ Camp Fairlee is an Easter Seals brand and has been offering recreation and respite services to children and adults with disabilities since 1954.
Resident Camp Day Camp Travel/Excursion Camp Respite
Chestertown, MD
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Over $1000 (week)
Not Available
6 - 100
70
About Financial Assistance
We do not charge anyone full price. Our listed price reflects about 66% of the true cost. If families need additional help, we can sometime put them in contact with funding sources.
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
Less Than 1 Week
1 Week Session
2 Week Session
Traditional Menu that can accommodate vegetarian and special diets.
Session Information
This is a traditional, residential summer camp for children and adults with all types of disabilities or special needs. June through August. There are 6 day and 12 day sessions for children 6 – 21, and 6 day sessions for adults 21+. There are two weeks each summer just for children with Autism ( 6 – 21) where each child has his/her own counselor. Generally there are 2 camp participants per one counselor. All activities and all facilities are fully accessible. Swimming pool, horseback riding, rock wall, high ropes, zip line, canoeing and many other traditional outdoor activities. Nurses on site 24/7, physician on call 24/7. Typical disabilities include but not limited to DD, CP, MD, TBI and orthopedic injuries, Autism, and sometimes medically fragile. Pre-camp interviews are conducted to be sure that Camp Fairlee can assure the health and safety of each participant. Also: Off season travel trips and respite weekends from September to May for adults 18+ Camp Fairlee is an Easter Seals brand and has been offering recreation and respite services to children and adults with disabilities since 1954.
More About Camp
Camp at Fairlee Manor is a summer-long celebration filled with fun, tradition, innovation, friendship, and individual growth. For 59 years, we have provided safe, healthy and success-oriented recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Fairlee Manor philosophy is to provide a nurturing environment with: 1) an exciting choice of activities which are geared to the age, interest and abilities of our participants; and 2) the support which enables everyone to participate to their fullest potential.
Daily schedules combine morning and afternoon activity periods with dynamic evening special events. Activity opportunities vary by session, but may include swimming, hiking, canoeing, outpost camping, horseback riding, hay rides, dances, fishing, nature activities and much more!
Camp Fairlee is held at the Fairlee Manor Recreation and Education Center, a beautiful 250-acre site located on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Camp facilities include a swimming pool, arts and crafts center, pavillion, outpost campsite, health center, climate controlled sleeping quarters, fishing ponds, and an adventure education course.
The Fairlee Manor staff is comprised of professionals and college students recruited from around the United States, as well as internationally. Each staff member is carefully selected based on skills and experience. An extensive week-long pre-camp training encourages the enthusiasm and sense of commitment that is our tradition.
Applicant Eligibility
Camp Fairlee Manor provides summer camp opportunities for individuals with disabilities from age 8 through adult. Camp applicants must be able to: a) listen and follow the direction of camp staff; b) participate in camp activities on a regular basis without being disruptive to others; c) sleep at night in a group setting without being disruptive to others; and d) communicate needs.
Applicants that are ineligible may include a) individuals who have a history of self-abuse, or abuse of others; b) individuals requiring health services which cannot effectively be delivered in a camp setting; c) individuals with a medical condition associated with a high risk for complication or injury; d) individuals unable to adapt to the routine of a camp setting.
Every effort will be made to accommodate all applicants. A conditional acceptance may be made for those whose eligibility is questionable. However, Easter Seals reserves the right to accept or deny any application prior to attendance or on-site. Administrative staff are available during office hours for any questions or clarifications.
Fees vary but typically for a 6 day session they start at:
$50.00 Application Fee + $1100 = $1150
Autism weeks are $1750
Refunds
A $25 processing fee will be charged for cancellations received two weeks or more in advance of the session.
Summer Sessions
Camp sessions are arranged according to age and primary disability of the participant. Please call the Camp Staff if you have questions. Easter Seals reserves the right to place participants in the session which may better meet their needs. Participants cannot be admitted prior to the day they are scheduled to arrive or held over.
