MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who are living with a neuromuscular disease. Our camp provides everyone a chance to grow and be free from barriers.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Location
Muscular Dystrophy
Coed
Resident Camp
Spring Valley, NY
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Less Than $100 (week)
Yes
6 - 17
300
About Financial Assistance
Camp is FREE to all children who are registered with MDA between the ages of 6-17.
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
Less Than 1 Week
We will try to accomadate any dietary needs- please call with any questions.
Session Information
MDA Camp is free to those children registered with MDA between the ages of 6-17. It is a 7 day/6 nights sleep-away camp for children living with one of the neuromuscular diseases covered by the MDA. The 2009 camp dates for the NY/NJ camp are August 16, 2009 (Counselors start) then the campers start on August 17th and camp ends for everyone on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Camp counselors are all volunteers - they are not paid. Room and board are provided at no cost to counselors or to campers. There is an accessible pool and a fishing dock for water activities. Our 2009 camp theme is Hollywood- arts and crafts and activities are all based around this theme.
Activities & Features
Performing Arts
Dance Drama Music
Land Sports
Golf Baseball Basketball Football Field Hockey
Water Sports
Swimming Fishing
Other Activities
Talent shows dances movies picnics special celebrity guests
