Camp, Respite and Recreation

Camp, Respite and Recreation offers summer day camps, an overnight camp, a weekend respite camp, and Hang Time for ages 12–21. Campers take part in arts and crafts, swimming, music and expressive arts, games, nature studies, and sensory experiences. Hang Time is a Friday night recreation program that connects students with their peers.

Programs

• Two summer day camps — The page says Easterseals offers two summer day camps.
• Overnight camp in the Poconos — The page says Easterseals offers an overnight camp in the Poconos.
• Weekend Respite Camp — Described as a mini version of Growing Green and a way to try an overnight stay without committing to a full week away from home.
• Hang Time — ages 12-21 · Friday night · An evening recreation program that connects students with their peers for something fun to do on a Friday night.
• Camp Lily Berks — Summer day camp held at the campground on Mount Penn.
• Camp Lily Lehigh Valley — Summer day camp held at Camp Fowler in Orefield.
• Growing Green — Overnight summer camp held in the beautiful Pocono Mountains.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

Camp directors are certified Special Education teachers. The program states that its activities are inclusive and that they build skills, promote friendships, and increase independence. Camp staff attend a week-long training program that includes positive behavior supports, mobility and transfer techniques, inclusion and social skills modeling, choice giving strategies, and silliness and fun making. In-house physical and occupational therapists provide training in best practices.

Weekend Respite Camp is a mini version of Growing Green and is described as a way to try an overnight stay without committing to a full week away from home. The page says respite programs will not be offered in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Last updated October 22, 2026.