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Where is Camp Jaycee located? I see two addresses on the website.
Camp Jaycee and our summer office is located on 185 acres in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Effort, PA. Our administrative office is open year-round and located at 985 Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick, NJ.
When does registration open?
Enrollment opens on January 1st and campers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Our summer camp runs for four, 2-week sessions with 4 check in days.
Is Camp Jaycee accredited by an outside organization?
Camp Jaycee is accredited by the American Camp Association, which means it meets all industry- accepted and government-recognized standards.
Who are the people that work at camp and what type of training do they get?
Our camp staff are carefully selected to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our campers. They are all 18 and over and come from around the world to experience summer camp. During the interview, they are screened for maturity, good judgement and kindness. Before they work with campers they must undergo intensive training including, but not limited to, online safeguarding trainings, CPR/First-Aid, PA and NJ State Background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, Camp Jaycee operations and policies and other training to comply with New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our leadership team is trained in Crisis Management, should it ever be needed to maintain the safety and well-being of camp.
I have trouble walking without assistance, can I attend camp?
We serve campers of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Due to the mountainous terrain of camp we cannot accept campers who use walking assistance.
How many campers are at camp?
Camp Jaycee offers a residential camp program to over 400 individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities each summer. Depending on the session, enrollment varies between 80-150 campers per week. Camp Jaycee has a 4:1 camper to counselor ratio and no more than 8 campers and 2 counselors per cabin.
Cabins
Cabins
Shower House
Shower House
Waterfront
Waterfront
What type of facilities are at camp?
Camp Jaycee’s picturesque summer camp boasts rustic cabins with newly renovated bathrooms and air conditioning units. There are shower houses centrally located on both the Boys and Girls camps. The two sections of camp are divided by natural forests and playing fields. The camp features an air-conditioned dining hall, a modern infirmary, activity areas including a spring fed pond, a recreation hall for dance and movement, an arts and crafts building, a nature trail, a petting zoo, playing fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and, most recently added, a sensory and exploration room.
Does camp accommodate special diets?
Camp Jaycee and our kitchen staff are proud to offer family style meals for all three meals. We have a typical camp menu including many favorites such as grilled cheese and tomato soup and Sunday turkey dinners. Our kitchen staff works to find alternatives for the many dietary requirements of our campers and staff, such as gluten-free, lactose intolerant, ground meals, vegetarian and others. Should you have concerns, we recommend discussing it with the director and sending highly-preferred foods.
I have a peanut allergy, is a camp peanut free camp?
No, Camp Jaycee Does serve peanut butter.
I have medical needs and take medication, does camp have medical staff?
Camp Jaycee has RNs, LRNs and EMTs at camp supporting our campers and staff. RNs and LPNs are responsible for the administration of all medication, we have 5 medication passes daily. Campers and staff are not allowed any medications or vitamins in the cabins, all must be stored securely in the infirmary.
I have questions that are unanswered from this guide, who should I contact?
You should contact the Director of Camp at 570-629-3291 or 732-737-8279.
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