Camp Blessing exists to serve campers with intellectual and/or physical disabilities who may not be able to attend a traditional summer camp — and we would love to talk with you about whether we’re the right fit for your camper. Every family’s situation is unique, and we’re happy to have that conversation.
To help us keep camp safe and joyful for everyone, we do ask that campers be free of physically aggressive behaviors. We are also not currently equipped to serve campers whose primary diagnosis is an emotional disturbance disorder.
We hope to host your camper soon!
Our Clinic Director, Ellen, is a registered nurse who oversees a team of wonderful volunteer doctors and/or nurses on site each week. Our Clinic team manages routine medications, trach care, tube feedings, seizures, scraped knees, and they are also excellent hug-givers, good listeners, and ready to receive campers who are away from home for the first time, and more.
If you know anyone interested and qualified to serve our clinic, please ask them to reach out to clinic@campblessing.org!
Nobody knows your camper better than you do — and the more you can share with us, the better we can love and care for them while they’re here. We know the forms take time, and we’re genuinely grateful for your patience in completing them. They make a real difference for our clinic team.
- Over the Counter Form
- Medication Permission Form
When our campers are in need of over-the-counter medication, we provide topical creams and medications, eye treatment and ear drops, and systemic treatment medications. See the list below.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tabs
Acetaminophen Liquid (Tylenol) 160mg/5ml
Ibuprofen (Advil) 200mg tabs
Ibuprofen Liquid (Advil) 100mg/5ml
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg tabs
Diphenhydramine Liquid (Benadryl) 12.5mg/5ml
Loratadine 10mg (Claritin – non-drowsy)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec – non-drowsy) 10mg tabs
Guaifenesin Liquid 100mg/5ml (expectorant – loosens mucus/phlegm)
Cough Drops (generic – for coughing and sore throat)
Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)15mg/5ml
Phenol 1.4% spray (Chloraseptic spray)
Calcium carbonate chewables (TUMS)
Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX/ClearLax)
Triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
Hydrocortisone cream 1% (anti-itch cream)
Calamine lotion (itch relief)
Clotrimazole 1% (antifungal cream)
Oral Pain Relief gel (Benzocaine 20%)
Aloe Vera gel (burn relief)
Sting Relief pads (lidocaine)
Melatonin Children’s Chewables 1mg, 3 mg
Please bring your medications in their original prescription bottles, AND/OR with the written physician's prescription.
Yes, we are able to cater to most special diet requirements. Contact us for more information!
We offer iconic, classic summer camp activities like zip line, giant swing, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, fishing, paddle-boats, and more. All of our activities are thoughtfully adapted to ensure that each camper gets to experience all the fun Camp Blessing has to offer.
Camp Blessing operates both with a 1:1 buddy system, and a rule of 3's for everyone's wellness and safety. What this means is that no one ever goes anywhere alone, and no two people are ever alone together.
Yes, we do have a variety of scholarships. However funds are limited and are granted on first come first serve basis. These scholarships are provided through the generosity of our wonderful supporters. We will do everything in our power to not allow finances to prevent any camper from attending.
Scholarships are applied for through our registration process.
Scholarship deadline is April 1 each year.
YES! Camp Blessing is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
+ In-Person Camper Pre-Registration: if you're at camp in the summer, Pre-Registration opens on the Saturday of your camper's camp term during the summer.
+ Online Camper Registration opens in mid-October each year for all new campers, and to anyone who hasn't pre-registered yet.
Please email us your refund request for any remaining amount beyond your non-refundable deposit fee. We will honor all requests postmarked and received prior to the May 1st full payment due-date. Any cancellation beyond this date, not due to Camp Blessing, will result in the loss of all fees. Unless a 3rd party payer is involved, any payment that is not paid in full by May 1, will result in the loss of your Camper's reservation.
Refunds cannot be given if a camper is sent home due to behavioral concerns, sickness, injury, or if he/she decides to leave before the end of the camp term.
At Camp Blessing, our first and foremost aim is to Glorify God and to make His Son Jesus Christ known through all we say and do. We strive to provide an environment of Unconditional Love, Unmatched Acceptance, and Unbelievable Fun.
In addition to providing a one-of-a-kind, iconic, memorable, look-forward-to-it-all-year-long kinda summer camp experience of amazing activities, at our core, we want Jesus to be known. We have 7 worship services in 6 days (and there is nothing like the worship at Camp Blessing), we serve family style meals around the table, volunteers and summer staff turn in their tech at the start of the week so that there are no distractions as we care for the campers we serve.
As an organization, we believe everything speaks and every role is critically important in carrying out our mission: From the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of our property, to the organization of our arrivals and departures, the execution of our activities, the diligent management of our onsite clinic, to the people serving directly in the cabins... We want our guests to experience the Genuine love of Christ through all of these things, and to know how it feels to be truly Known.