We offer discounted camper fees to families, thanks to the generosity of our donors. These pricing tiers are based on household income and do not reflect the true cost of camp sessions. No matter which pricing tier you choose, the experience, amenities and level of care is the same.
Many funding opportunities exist to help pay for your camper’s experience at Camp Aldersgate in addition to the discounted camp fees.
Camp Aldersgate is able to provide additional financial assistance through a limited number of scholarships. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please email [email protected] to begin your application process.
Some agencies offer funding for individuals with specific medical conditions to attend Camp Aldersgate. Check out your local health partners to see what options may exist. Participants attending Muscular Dystrophy Camp or Spinal Disorders Camp must be registered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission to qualify for agency funding.
If your camper has an existing Waiver or PASSE, you may be able to use funds to help pay for your camp session. If you do not know if you have Waiver or PASSE, or are interested in applying, visit passe.arkansas.gov or call 1-833-402-0672.
If your camper does not qualify for Waiver or PASSE, has a physical disability, and meets other requirements by the DHS, you might be eligible for funding through Children’s Special Services (CSS). To learn more about this program, visit humanservices.arkansas.gov.
Each session has specific criteria for eligibility. Please carefully review the information below before completing your CampBrain registration.
Each camper must complete a Physician’s Authorization Form to attend camp. The form may be found on your CampBrain portal or downloaded by clicking on the button below.
Download Physician’s Authorization Form
Diabetes Camp serves campers ages 7-14 with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. The cost to attend Diabetes Camp is determined by the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) tier structure. Camper fees will be collected by the ADA. Registration for the Diabetes Summer Camp will be handled directly by the ADA this year. You can find all the details here.
Registration for this session opens on February 11th.
Muscular Dystrophy Camp fees are funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Campers must be between the ages of 8-17, have a neuromuscular disease, and be a member of the MDA in order to attend this camp.
Kota Camps are inclusive camping experiences for campers with and without intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. These camps are available for children ages 6–18. We encourage campers to attend with a friend or a sibling.
Priority for camper enrollment will be as follows:
The Young Adult Camp is designed to serve individuals ages 19-40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities.
Spinal Disorders Camp is designed to serve individuals ages 6-18 with spinal cord injuries or disabilities. Camper fees are funded by the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission (ASCC) for campers between the ages of 6-16 that meet the ASCC medical eligibility criteria and are on the ASCC registry. Campers ages 17-18 years old will be responsible for covering their own cost to attend camp.
To be added to the ASCC registry, please fill out Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission – Arkansas Department of Health.
Chronic Conditions Camp (formally CAKBO) Chronic Conditions Camp is designed to serve individuals ages 6-18 living with chronic health conditions not served by other camp sessions, and their siblings. Previous campers have included those who have cardiac conditions, transplant recipients, arthritis, kidney disorders, bleeding disorders, cancer diagnosis or in remission, blind or low vision, epilepsy, etc.
If your camper has a chronic health condition but doesn’t fall under one of these diagnoses, please reach out to the program team at [email protected] to see if your camper would be a good fit for this session.
Audiology Camp (AIM-HI) is a camp program for mainstreamed students entering grades 5-10 who are deaf or hard of hearing and use spoken language to communicate. The purpose of the program is to enhance communication skills and expand academic success in a “holistic” fashion.
The program fees for this camp are funded by Arkansas Children’s.
If you have any questions about pricing or funding options, please do not hesitate to contact us at 501-225-1444 or [email protected].
Notice of Non-Discrimination – It is the policy of Camp Aldersgate not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, political or religious opinion or affiliation, age, gender or disability in camp-administered activities and programs.
