Special Needs Camps
SOAR365 Summer Camp @ Camp Baker
Approximate Start Date
Start: 30 May 2027
Approximate End Date
End: 13 Aug 2027
Camp Type
Special Needs
Location
7600 Beach Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23838
Staff
Total: 48 (38 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
50 overnight campers, 10 day campers
Camp Overview
Nestled on 22 beautiful wooded acres, Camp Baker offers a premier traditional camp experience featuring horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, paddle boating, hiking, campfires, and more. Campers enjoy the opportunity to connect with nature, develop new skills, and form meaningful friendships in an environment designed for success and fun.
SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker provides children and adults with disabilities an inclusive, accessible summer camp experience filled with adventure, friendship, and personal growth. Supported by highly trained, compassionate counselors, campers enjoy a safe and welcoming environment where they are encouraged to explore new experiences, build confidence, and create lasting memories.
Throughout the 9-week program, counselors assist with personal care needs, including hygiene, meals, and toileting, while working closely with our nursing staff to ensure campers receive the medical support they need. Our low staff-to-camper ratio allows us to deliver high-quality programming and personalized attention, recognizing and celebrating each camper’s unique strengths, interests, goals, and abilities.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
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Are you looking to hire counselors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire Lifeguards?
Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?
Are you looking to hire counsellors for Special Needs care?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Animal/Farm Care
Arts & Crafts
Athletics
Basketball
Cooking
Dance
Emotional Disabilities
Equestrian Staff
Fishing
Gardening
General Counsellors
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Learning Difficulties
Lifeguarding
Mental Disabilities
Music
Overnight Camping
Painting
Physical Disabilities
Soccer/Football
Tye Dying
Wildlife
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
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Staff Time Off
Weekly Schedule: Staff time off begins Friday at approximately 2 p.m., following the staff meeting and clean up of camp to Sunday at 10am. Every staff member must work up to two weekends between sessions to accommodate campers enrolled for two or more consecutive sessions.
Staff Qualities
An effective summer camp counselor working with children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities demonstrates compassion, patience, and a genuine commitment to helping every participant succeed. They communicate clearly, adapt activities to meet individual needs, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Strong counselors are dependable, safety-conscious, and able to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations. They encourage independence and self-confidence while providing support when needed, helping participants develop new skills and meaningful social connections. Through their positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication, they ensure all campers have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching camp experience