Mainstreaming At Camp (MAC) is an inclusion program that is facilitated by cooperative partnerships between YAI-National Institute for people with Disabilities and 3 YMCA camps throughout the Northeast.
If a resident of NYC with a child that has a diagnosed Developmental Disability
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
2 Week Session
4 Week Session
Food services vary from camp to camp, but all camps meet the requirements necessary to be accredited by the American Camping Association.
Session Information
Our program runs at three different YMCA camps in the Northeast. Our focus is on inclusion with the broader camp population. Sessions begin in Late June and end in mid August and we serve individuals between the ages of 8-21.
More About Camp
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities (YAI-NIPD) has teamed up with three different YMCA camps throughout the Northeast in order to provide valuable summer camp experiences for children with various disabilities in an inclusive and supportive environment. Participating camps: YMCA-Frost Valley, Claryville, NY YMCA-Camp Sloane, Lakeville, CT YMCA-Camp Speers-Eljabar, Dingman's Ferry, PA