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Easterseals New Jersey - Camp Merry Heart

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Camp Overview 

Camp Merry Heart - a program of Easterseals New Jersey - provides a wide variety of camping, recreation and activities to people of all ages and with all types of disabilities and special needs.  Well over 30,000 individuals have been served since its doors opened in 1954. 

Camp Merry Heart is located on a 123 acre facility in Hackettstown, NJ, and offers year-round programs in a beautiful and safe setting.

Camp provides opportunities for self-determination, group participation, and much needed physical exercise.  In addition, Camp Merry Heart offers fun recreational trips and excursions, and weekend getaways that supply much-needed respite for campers as well as families and caregivers.

Camp Merry Heart offers a 1:3 ratio (one staff to three participants) and supports individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, as well as campers with visual and sensory deficiencies.  

We also provide specific programs for individuals in foster care and kids with muscular dystrophy. 

Daily activities and programs include swimming, boating & fishing, nature & science, dance & drama, arts & crafts, sports & games, challenge / ropes course (high & low) and so much more!  

Summer sessions vary in length from 6 to 12 days. 

Camp Merry Heart is accredited by the American Camp Association and the NJ State Health Department.

STAFF TIME OFF

Main staff's time off occurs between camp sessions although daily time off is available. 

STAFF QUALITIES

Camp Merry Heart is seeking individuals who are passionate about working with adults and youth with disabilities and special needs. Full training is provided.

Approximate Camp Start

31-May-24

Approximate Camp End

31-Aug-24

Camp Type
Special Needs - Youth and Adults

Location
21  O'Brien Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

Staff
Female & Male ages 18+
70 in total (65 international staff) 

Camp
70 campers
Residential cabin accommodation

Website
www.eastersealsnj.org/camp

Approximate Camp Start

31-May-24

Approximate Camp End

31-Aug-24

Camp Type
Special Needs - Youth and Adults

Location
21  O'Brien Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

Staff
Female & Male ages 18+
70 in total (65 international staff) 

Camp
70 campers
Residential cabin accommodation

Website
www.eastersealsnj.org/camp

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