Camp Overview
Camp Harkness is a lovely park like setting, located on the Connecticut shoreline. We are just two hours north of New York City and 2 hours south of Boston hours. We are a residential camp serving adults and children with special needs. Many of our campers require assistance with daily living skills such as bathing and oral care. Some activities which our campers enjoy include: hiking, horseback riding, ocean swimming, waterskiing, attending dances and other musical events, boating, talent shows, games, yoga, gardening/ cooking, and various field trips to local restaurants, museums and parks.
Counselors live in cabins. Up to 3 counselors share a room and 6 campers share a common space. There is a common restroom with hot water shower. Wifi is available for use in the arts and craft building during breaks.
STAFF TIME OFF
Each counselor will receive a minimum of 1 hour off per full day of camp. All counselors are off each Friday at 2:00p until Sunday at 12 noon. Counselors are welcome to remain at camp during time off.
STAFF QUALITIES
Camp Harkness staff must be sensitive to our campers needs, out going, flexible, mature and reliable. An ideal team at Camp Harkness is one which has many different skills. Each person bringing to camp their own unique talents.
