Camp Fatima of New Jersey

Camp Fatima of New Jersey offers summer camp and Camp Fatima Company activities for children and adults with disabilities. The summer camp has two one-week overnight sessions each summer, and campers drop off on Sunday and pick up the following Saturday. Camp Fatima Company is an overnight weekend camp that ends with a performance the following day.

Programs

• Summer Camp — Children ages 5-21 · Two one-week overnight sessions in the summer; campers drop off Sunday and pick up the following Saturday
• Adult Weekend Camps — Adults age 21 and above · Four weekends throughout the spring and fall
• Camp Fatima Company — Individuals with developmental disabilities · Overnight weekend camp culminating in a performance the following day

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: Summer Camp Week 1 (Jul 31–Aug 7, 2027); Summer Camp Week 2 (Aug 7–Aug 14, 2027); Spring Adult Weekend 1 (Apr 9–Apr 11, 2027); Spring Adult Weekend 2 (Apr 30–May 2, 2027); Camp Fatima Company Overnight (Jun 11–Jun 13, 2027)
• General schedule: Annually, Camp Fatima offers two one-week overnight camping sessions for school-aged children with disabilities and four weekends throughout the spring and fall for adults with disabilities.

About the provider

Camp Fatima of New Jersey was officially incorporated in 1971 and has been in continuous operation since 1968. Its mission is to provide free, life enriching camp experiences for children and adults with disabilities. The program is funded entirely by private donations and fundraising events and is operated only by volunteer efforts.

Campers must turn age 5 by August 1st of the year they are applying. Camp Fatima does not receive government funding and no participant is ever charged a fee to attend. Volunteers range in age from 16 to 70+. Camp Fatima is run completely by volunteers.

Last updated October 18, 2026.