Camp Accomplish

Camp Accomplish offers climbing walls, nature trails, therapeutic riding, arts and science experiences, outdoor adventures, sports, skits, Camp Olympics, and gardening. The program serves campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Programs

• Day Camp — 5-18 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Campers return home each evening. Counselor-to-camper ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:8 based on each camper’s needs. Daily transportation is offered on a limited basis for a modest fee.
• Overnight Camp — 7-22 · Sunday afternoon to Friday evening · Counselor-to-camper ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:8 based on each camper’s needs. Campers share air-conditioned cabins and small camper groups are staffed based on each camper’s individual needs.
• Next Horizon — 18-60 · A camp for adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
• Weekend in the Woods — 18-60 · Friday before dinner through Sunday after lunch · A weekend program for adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
• Family Camp — Customized programming for families. Family Camp dates are listed as September 18–20, October 17, and November 6–8.
• Camp Connect ASD — Sunday at 2pm until Friday at 2pm · A specialty camp for children and teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Camp Renal Rockstars - Chronic Kidney Disease and Transplants — Sunday at 2pm until Friday at 2pm · A specialty camp for children and teens with chronic kidney disease or kidney transplants.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: A day camp for campers with or without any condition or disability (Jun 21–Jun 25, 2027); Camp Connect ASD (Aug 1–Aug 6, 2027); Next Horizon (Aug 15–Aug 20, 2027); Family Camp (Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026)

About the provider

Melwood founded Camp Accomplish in 1963. Melwood and Children’s National Hospital created the camp, and Children’s National provides medical expertise and care. The listed leadership team includes Lulu Moeller, DNP; Dr. John Schreiber; Kelly Vanderwende, BSN, RN; Marcus Whitehurst; and Samantha Raley.

Counselor-to-camper ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:8 based on each camper’s needs. Day Camp campers return home each evening. Overnight camp runs each week from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening. Campers age 16+ may apply for the Counselor-In-Training program during registration. Family Camp notes that some dietary needs can be accommodated with notice and scholarships are available.

Last updated October 29, 2026.