RESPITE THROUGH OUR RESPITE SATURDAY EVENTS (FALL AND SPRING MONTHS)
Ages
Kindergarten – 12th grade or age 21. (Campers remain eligible for Respite Saturday while they are eligible for school services – generally age 21)
The Program
During the off-season months, Camp Orchard Hill serves individuals with special needs in an exclusive setting. We intentionally keep events small in order to provide excellent support and supervision. Individuals attend with their 1:1 BHT coverage for support. Camp Orchard Hill provides a fun program of indoor and outdoor activity as well as professional staff, a nurse and program team to provide a smooth experience.
The Details
Campers must be able to navigate uneven terrain and be potty independent or provide an agency caregiver to assist with toileting. If a camper is eligible for behavioral support services in the school setting, they should bring that same support to Respite Saturday. Camp Orchard Hill may be able to provide 1:1 coverage for Respite Saturday. These slots are limited and available on a first come, first served basis during the registration process. Some campers may also be approved to attend Respite Saturday in a group setting. Campers remain eligible for Respite Saturday while they are eligible for school services (generally age 21).
The Process
We will send an email prior to the fall events and prior to the spring events, to invite families to register for Respite Saturday through our registration software. The registration link will also be available on our website. We ask parents to contribute $25 to help cover the cost of each event. However, you may reach out directly if this cost will prohibit your camper from attending.
