For 117 years, Rising Treetops has provided services for adults and children with special needs in Oakhurst, New Jersey.

Rising Treetops at Oakhurst is pleased to announce its 2023 Summer Camp opened on June 16 with 7 sessions that provide a variety of options for individuals with special needs. We thank you in advance for considering Rising Treetops at Oakhurst and are hopeful we might be able to provide a fun-filled and rewarding summer camp experience for all the campers we serve.

Our 2023 summer schedule now includes:

• One 8-day session for adults.
• Three 12-day general sessions for all ages and special needs.
• Two 5-day sessions for those applying for autism camp sessions.
• One 6-day “Summer Send-off” open to all ages and special needs.

Things to consider when applying for 2023 Summer Camp Sessions:

1) All campers must be fully COVID-vaccinated at least 14 days before arriving for a session. In addition, all campers must also have received a COVID-vaccination booster shot, if booster shot-eligible, before arriving at the camp.

2) Limited scholarships are available for all sessions. You must request a Scholarship Request Form and submit it with supporting documents no later than April 30.

3) New for Summer 2023:  After applying and a placement is confirmed in a camp session, all private pay camper families must pay a $200 deposit for each camp session confirmed to hold their spot in the session. In addition, all camp fees must be paid in advance, or a payment plan arranged prior to a camp session arrival day. The only exception is for balances due that have confirmed state family support funding or private third-party funding.

We are pleased to announce Rising Treetops at Oakhurst will continue its day programs and will hold its 2023 Summer Day Camp. For more information on our 2023 Summer Day Camp, please email info@risingtreetops.org or call 732-531-0215.

Please know that the safety and health of our clients, campers and staff is always the highest priority at Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, NJ.  We will continue to work closely with our local public health department and our partners at New York’s Office of People with Developmental Disabilities and New Jersey’s Department of Human Services to maintain safe and effective protocols to resume our vital services at Rising Treetops at Oakhurst.

What follows is our summer camp description:

• Summer Camp sessions are designed primarily for children and adults 8 and up who possess at least minimal levels of expressive and receptive communication skills, and exhibit behavior that is appropriate for group living.
• Campers stay in barrier-free cabins with age-appropriate groups. Care and supervision are provided 24/7 by a caring and trained staff that live on site.
• Campers will have access to a full program of therapeutic recreational activities.
• In addition, a day camp is also provided to children and adults with special needs, and is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on days the overnight camp is in session.