Nestled in the Laurel Highlands of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Camp PARC welcomes campers to one of its three summer camping sessions, held each year in July. All of the sessions are residential programs, meaning all of the counselors and campers will stay on the campground day and night for the duration of the session.

The four-night, five-day Adult Mini-Camp Session is a specifically designed program to meet the needs of adults, ages 18 and older, with intellectual disabilities who have limited physical mobility/decreased agility and are unable to keep the pace of the full week camping session.
2023 Session Dates: July 9 - July 13

The four-day, three-night Youth Mini Camp Session provides a camping experience for children, ages 6-17, with special needs.
2023 Session Dates: July 16 - July 19

The Adult Full Week Session is a full-week, residential camping session that is offered to adults, ages 18 and older, with developmental disabilities.
2023 Session Dates: July 23 - July 29

Camp PARC's programs are designed for people who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities related to autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, and Down, Tourette, and other syndromes. Many clients also have physical disabilities, hearing or vision impairment, and medical conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy.

The campsite is situated on rugged terrain, and the majority of the buildings are not wheelchair accessible. All campers need to be both ambulatory and continent in order to attend.

Financial Assistance Available

Financial Aid is available on a case by case basis. Please inquiry upon registration.

Camp PARC provides three well-balanced, nutritious meals each day, plus 2 snacks during the day. All food is prepared by an experienced Food Service professional. Our experienced kitchen staff has accommodated calorie-restricted, diabetic, sodium-restricted and allergy-related diets.

Camp PARC is committed to providing an unsurpassed summer experience for both campers and counselors. This unique environment - pairing volunteer high school and college students with mentally challenged individuals - creates an unparalleled sense of community. Through this community, Camp PARC consistently delivers a dynamic and fun-filled summer camping program, as well as offering campers and staff the true feeling of acceptance into society.

For over 60 years, Camp PARC has provided top-quality care for our special campers during the week of camp, while also providing the families or primary caregivers of these campers with much-needed respite. The summer camping program is often a life-changing experience for both junior counselors and campers, creating friendships surpassing the norms of society and time.