Welcome to
Rising Treetops
Welcome to Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, a place for those with special needs and their caregivers. Rising Treetops provides a safe, caring, and engaging environment that provides a worry-free much-needed break for both our clients and their families.
With a rich history spanning over a century, Rising Treetops in Oakhurst, NJ is committed to delivering a safe and caring experience for both kids and adults with a broad range of special needs. Rising Treetops offers a year-round wooded camp environment where caregivers have confidence in the quality of care and where clients feel included, are happy, and learn new skills.
For those with special needs, Rising Treetops is a safe haven that nurtures growth, inspires confidence and celebrates joy.
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Bienvenidos a Rising Treetops
Bienvenidos a Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, un lugar para personas con necesidades especiales y sus cuidadores. Rising Treetops ofrece un entorno seguro, afectuoso y participativo que brinda un descanso necesario y sin preocupaciones tanto para nuestros participantes como para sus familias.
Con una rica historia de más de un siglo, Rising Treetops en Oakhurst, NJ, está comprometido a brindar una experiencia segura y de apoyo tanto para niños como para adultos con una amplia variedad de necesidades especiales. Rising Treetops ofrece un entorno campestre arbolado durante todo el año, donde los cuidadores pueden tener confianza en la calidad de la atención y donde los participantes se sienten incluidos, felices y motivados a aprender nuevas habilidades.
Para las personas con necesidades especiales, Rising Treetops es un refugio seguro que fomenta el crecimiento, inspira confianza y celebra la alegría.
Our Featured Services
At Rising Treetops, individuals and families have access to a wide range of supportive and enriching programs, including overnight respite sessions, emergency respite, summer day camp, sleepaway summer camp, after-school programming, the LEAPS Program, and facility rental opportunities. Each service is thoughtfully designed to promote growth, connection, confidence, and independence in a safe, caring, and engaging environment. Through activities like arts & crafts, music, drama, iPad-based learning, swimming, sports, cooking, and gardening/nature, participants can build skills, explore new interests, form meaningful friendships, and enjoy experiences that bring joy and belonging.
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Nuestros Servicios Destacados
En Rising Treetops, las personas y sus familias tienen acceso a una amplia variedad de programas de apoyo y enriquecimiento, incluyendo sesiones de respiro con pernocta, respiro de emergencia, campamento de verano diurno, campamento de verano con pernocta, programa extracurricular, el programa LEAPS y oportunidades de alquiler de nuestras instalaciones. Cada servicio está cuidadosamente diseñado para fomentar el crecimiento, la conexión, la confianza y la independencia en un entorno seguro, afectuoso y participativo. A través de actividades como artes y manualidades, música, teatro, aprendizaje basado en iPad, natación, deportes, cocina y jardinería/naturaleza, los participantes pueden desarrollar habilidades, descubrir nuevos intereses, formar amistades significativas y disfrutar de experiencias que promueven la alegría y el sentido de pertenencia.
LEAPS Program
A structured, skill-building program designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities through engaging activities that promote independence, confidence, and social growth.
Respite Sessions
Flexible, short-term care sessions that provide families with trusted support while participants enjoy safe, enriching, and supervised experiences. Emergency respite sessions are available – Please call (732) 531-0215 for information.
Summer Camp
A flexible summer camp experience for youths and adults (ages 8+) with developmental disabilities, including autism, offering both day camp and overnight (sleepaway) options filled with unforgettable adventures, meaningful friendships, and a true sense of belonging.
Summer Camp Services at Rising Treetops Start June 15, 2026!
Spots are open in our overnight camp for children and adults with disabilities, including autism, aged 8+. This is a great opportunity for campers to have fun while developing skills and confidence as they learn new things and enjoy exciting activities together!
Our Moments
While at camp or respite sessions, clients enjoy daily activities including arts & crafts, music, drama, iPad-based learning, swimming, sports, cooking and gardening/nature.
Donate Today!
Filmed at Rising Treetops in July 2024, this video provides testimonials from clients, client parents, volunteers, and Rising Treetops’ Board of Directors and Staff, as well as scenes from our beautiful 15 acre campus. Donate today and help us promote happiness and independence at Rising Treetops in Oakhurst, NJ.
Register Today!
Ready to get started? Register today for summer camp, respite sessions, emergency respite sessions, our after-school program, or the LEAPS Program and take the next step toward fun, growth, and connection at Rising Treetops.
Our News
Keep up with the latest calendar of events, parties and read our client stories.
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