Our camp is a place that families with children on the Autism Spectrum can go to relax and spend quality time together in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Adirondack wilderness. Many families that have children that exhibit behavioral challenges have very limited options when vacationing. We provide an understanding and accommodating environment so that families can feel comfortable and supported with other families experiencing similar challenges. Our program targets families with school aged children, but we can accommodate preschoolers and young adults as well.

In 2025, CPP is adding a new ADK Family Camp Session! Thank you to Garrett and his family for this great idea! We are expanding to offer an ADK Family Camp Transition Session. The focus of this session will be on families with individuals between the ages 18-28. Activities will be targeted for this age group allowing us to offer more adventures and new experiences with peers and staff their own age. We will plan for activities for the parents to connect and network while taking some time to rest. 

2025 Dates:

Session 1: June 22-25 (Sun-Wed) **Families with individuals ages 18-28 ONLY**

Session 2: June 29-July 2 (Sun-Wed) **All ages welcome**

Session 3: August 18-21 (Mon-Thurs) **All ages welcome**

Pricing for 2025: 

Where is camp located?
We hold camp at Beaver Camp in Lowville, NY (about 3.5hrs from Rochester).  

What is included?
Lodging for your family, all food & recreational activities.  

What are meals like?
Think typical summer camp food!  Breakfasts are pancakes or egg sandwiches depending on the day.  Cold cereal is always offered as well as a hot cereal option.  Lunches are a bagged lunch with choice of sandwich (PB&J, Turkey or Ham), fruit, chips & water.  Dinners are served in the lodge and are the same each camp - hamburgers/hotdogs one night, tacos one night, and grilled chicken one night.  Sides vary by meal but always include things like baked beans, french fries or salad. 

We have a special diet and need to refrigerate food.  Is there a private refrigerator/freezer we can use?
Yes.  We have a private kitchen space where we can store properly labeled foods.  

What are the lodgings like? 
There are two types of lodging available.  For families of 4 or less, we have "Motel Rooms" available.  These rooms have a queen bed and a set of twin bunk beds.  For families of 5+, we have Cabins.  Cabins have bunk beds and sleep up to 10.  All rooms (motel & cabins) have a private bathroom & electricity.  For more information, please visit the Beaver Camp website.

Is there cell service?
Cellular service is spotty and there is no wifi available.  If there is an urgent need, the office does have phone service.

My child uses Self Direction.  Can you bill them directly?
Yes.  We will send you an invoice for the family members not covered by your child's budget and we will send a copy of the invoice to your FI.  Any family members not covered by the budget (typically the budget only pays for the individual who has the budget) must be paid in full prior to camp. 

Does the camp have a Department of Health certificate?
The camp we use (Beaver Camp) does carry a NYS Department of Health certificate.  We will send a copy of it to your FI with the invoice if requested.