Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Weekend Camps

Weekend Programs

Camp Aldersgate’s Weekend Programs provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for our campers that promote cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth in a fun, engaging camp setting. Activities each weekend include recreational activities, art, outdoor time, with a mix of structured activities and free play. Camp Aldersgate offers Weekend Programs at least once a month during the school year.

Weekend Camps run from Friday at 6:00 pm until Sunday at 10:00 am. These camps include a two-night stay in a Camp Aldersgate cabin, four meals, ten hours of structured activities, two hours of free time, and staffing supervision.

Overnighter Camps run from Friday at 6:00 pm until Saturday at 6:00 pm. These camps include a one-night stay in a Camp Aldersgate cabin, three meals, eight hours of structured activities, two hours of free time, and staffing supervision.

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2026-2027 WEEKEND PROGRAM DATES:

September Weekend Kota Camp – September 18-20, 2026

For campers ages 6-18
Theme: Superheros

October Overnighter – October 9-10, 2026

For campers ages 6-18
Theme: Spooktacular Fun!

Young Adult Weekend Camp – November 20-22, 2026

For campers ages 19-40
Theme: Friendsgiving

December Weekend Camp – December 11-13, 2026

For campers ages 6-18
Theme: Winter Wonderland

January Weekend Camp – January 8-10, 2027

For campers ages 6-18
Theme: Greetings from New Jersey!

Weekend Camp Packing List

ELIGIBILITY

Weekend Camps serve campers with special needs who fall within the age range of 6–18 and young adults ages 19-40 and who meet one of the following criteria:

Eligible for a Summer Camp (with the exception of increased medical needs: respiratory technology, nurse dependent dialysis, diabetes)
Receives special education and “related services” in the school setting to increase academic achievement and functional performance
Requires use of assistive devices and adaptations to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Kota Camps are designed to serve individuals ages 6-18 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria above. Campers are encouraged to bring a sibling or friend to camp.

Young Adult Weekend Camps are designed to serve individuals ages 19-40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities who are mostly independent in daily living skills, requiring little to no assistance, and are able to be successful within a staff to participant ratio of 1:3. Limited spaces are available for campers who need additional assistance and fall within a 1:1 or 1:2 staff to participant ratio.

Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 501-225-1444.

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Registration

Camp Aldersgate will place campers based on available staffing and staff-to-camper ratios. There are a limited number of spots available to campers requiring a 1-to-1 staff to camper ratio. For questions or clarifications, please email [email protected] or call our office at 501.225.1444.

*Please Note: A complete application, including your Physician’s Authorization, is necessary to secure placement in any of our programs.

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Residential Weekend Camps

Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Weekend Camps

Weekend Programs

2026-2027 WEEKEND PROGRAM DATES:

ELIGIBILITY

Registration

Camp Aldersgate is accredited by the American Camp Association