Camp Hope

Camp Hope is a five-day recreational and residential overnight camp for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities, ages 15 to 30. Campers stay on-site from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon and are paired with a student Buddy. The 2026 sessions are Session 1, July 19 to July 24, and Session 2, July 26 to July 31.

Programs

• Camp Hope — teens and young adults with developmental disabilities; Age 15-30 · $500 · Five-day recreational and residential overnight camp; sessions stay on-site Sunday evening through Friday afternoon. Campers are paired with a student Buddy.

At a glance

• Ages: 15–18 years old
• Price range: $500
• General schedule: Five-day camp sessions; campers stay on-site Sunday evening through Friday afternoon.

About the provider

Camp Hope has served for 21 years. It is founded on four pillars of service: campers, campers families, buddies, and community. The program encourages community involvement from community groups and organizations through meals, shared talents, services, or volunteering during a camp session.

Accepts around 24 campers per session. Limited capacity; application does not guarantee a spot. Eligibility requires residing in the family home throughout the year, having a medically diagnosed developmental disability, and up-to-date immunizations per Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines. Applications were notified by March 15, 2026; accepted applicants had a May 30, 2026 deadline for physician statement and immunization records. The 2026 application is closed.

Last updated August 23, 2026.