Camp Jabberwocky

Camp Jabberwocky offers Summer Camp and Family Camp. Summer Camp is a sleepaway camp for children and adults, and Family Camp is a long weekend for families with a child or adult family member who has a disability. Campers take part in camp activities, and the camp is tuition-free.

Programs

• Summer Camp — No age limits in either direction; sleepaway camp, so a child would need to be comfortable sleeping away from home. Campers can be children and adults. · From the end of June to the end of August · Offers children and adults with a wide range of disabilities the chance to enjoy the summer in a small family-like community. Tuition-free.
• Family Camp — Families with a child(ren)/adult family member who is has a disability. Siblings can be of any age. · Weekend; dates in 2026 include June 12-14, August 28-31, and September 4-7 · Families participate in camp activities for a long weekend. Tuition-free. Limited openings each year.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer Camp runs from the end of June to the end of August. Family Camp is a long weekend.

About the provider

Camp Jabberwocky has been going strong since 1953 and is one of the oldest sleep away camps for people with disabilities in America. Its leadership team includes Hilary Dreyer, Executive Director; Gabi Cortez, Director of Camp; Avis Nora Olsen, Summer Camp Co-Director; and Caitlin Lamb, Summer Camp Co-Director. Each year, over 170 volunteers serve as doctors, nurses, cooks, program specialists, and direct care volunteers.

Camp does not have age limits in either direction. Campers should be comfortable sleeping away from home and be able to sleep through the night without waking others. Parents are generally discouraged from visiting until the last day. Overnight accommodations for parents, family members, or friends are not offered. There are two separate pre-applications, one for Family Camp and one for Summer Camp. Camp is tuition-free for all campers and families.

What families say

“The families we have met at Family Camp have become some of our best friends.” — Family Camp Mom

Last updated September 2, 2026.