History

The concept of Camp Care originated through a strong desire to serve the children in need at Crossroads… [more]

History History

Awards

Camp Care has been formally recognized for improving the lives of special-needs children and their families… [more]

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Contact/Directions

Camp Care welcomes your questions and comments about our mission and services. The Founder and President… [more]

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Our Vision

Meaningful and enjoyable experiences motivate children with special needs to actively participate in… [more]

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Future Plans

Our Plans for the Future Camp Care plans to continue its vision through an expansion of current programs… [more]

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Free Day Camps

Twice a year, in winter and summer, Camp Care offers free day camps where families and siblings of children… [more]

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Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic riding simulates for the rider what it feels like to walk, while improving balance, posture,… [more]

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Support Camp Care

Camp Care is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are funded through volunteer services, community… [more]

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Make a Donation

Ten-year old Shaylyn recently collected $100 at her birthday party and donated it to Camp Care. Thank… [more]

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A Warm Welcome to Camp Care

Camp Care, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children with special needs and individuals living with a variety of disabilities. Camp Care participants have a broad range of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, seizure disorders, autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more.

Located in beautiful and peaceful Columbia, Connecticut, Camp Care provides special offerings that include two unique benefits:

  • Specialized camp sessions that provide free state-of-the art physical therapy services, including advanced functional, structural and manual therapies to participants in an enjoyable day-camp setting open to children with special needs and families at no charge
  • Therapeutic horseback riding, a fee-based program serving special-needs children and individuals with varying disabilities, recognized as a Premier Accredited Center by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association

Camp Care is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations to Camp Care are tax deductible. We are profoundly grateful for any individual and corporate support to help our mission.

The Camp Care motto is “Hands to work and hearts to God.” While we believe spirituality and faith are an integral part of well-being, we are not a religious organization. Camp Care is open to people of all faiths as well as to those with no particular religious affiliation. In other words, our doors are open to all.

We invite you to view this special video to learn more:

Camp Care_Boot Camp from Columbia CrossFit on Vimeo.

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  • 15th Annual Columbia Autumn Classic 5k Road Raice

    15th Annual Columbia Autumn Classic
    5k Road Race
    Sunday Oct 23, 2011
    Race time: start at 12:30pm sharp
    Family fun, music, post race refreshments, and awards given out

    $20 pre-registration,
    register online at www.active.com
    *wheelchairs and walkers welcome

    Call Sue at 860-836-8935 for more info
    Proceeds benefit Camp Care!
    If you are interested in "running" with the Camp Care team email us at info@campcarekids.org

  • Events

    Mark your calendars for Camp Care Winter Camp, to be held December 9--11. Contact us for more information.

    Summer Camp Care 2011 was a great success. We would like to thank our wonderful volunteers, donors, and campers, as well as the following businesses for their support of summer camp:

    • Angellino’s Restaurant
      Columbia CrossFit
      Crossroads Physical Therapy
      Expertees shirts
      Fred’s Brick House Restaurant
      Matthew’s Catering Company
      Nathan Hale Inn
      Rock Cats Baseball
      Sean Patrick’s Plants
      Sharon Mulcahy and DreasDream organization
      Town of Columbia and Columbia Lake lifeguards