Sleepaway Summer Camp
Sleepaway Summer Camp
(for Youth and Adults)
For 120 years, Rising Treetops at Oakhurst has provided year-round programs and sleepaway summer camp experiences for children, teens, and adults in Oakhurst, New Jersey.
Rising Treetops’ 2026 Summer Camp season begins in early June, and features seven unique camp sessions designed to provide a fun, meaningful, and rewarding experience for every camper. Families can choose from a variety of session lengths and program options throughout the summer, all held on our beautiful 15-acre campus.
We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome returning campers and new families for another unforgettable summer filled with recreation, friendship, personal growth, and lasting memories.
OUR 2027 Summer Camp Schedule is “COMING SOON!”
- A Session for adults
- Sleepaway camp sessions for all ages
- Autism-focused sessions
- A Summer “Summer Send-Off” session open to all ages
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Campamento de Verano con Alojamiento
(para Jóvenes y Adultos)
Durante 120 años, Rising Treetops at Oakhurst ha ofrecido programas durante todo el año y experiencias de campamento de verano con alojamiento para niños, adolescentes y adultos en Oakhurst, Nueva Jersey.
La temporada de Campamento de Verano 2026 de Rising Treetops comienza a principios de junio y cuenta con siete sesiones de campamento únicas, diseñadas para brindar una experiencia divertida, significativa y gratificante para cada participante. Las familias pueden elegir entre diferentes duraciones de sesiones y opciones de programas durante todo el verano, todas realizadas en nuestro hermoso campus de 15 acres.
Estamos agradecidos por la oportunidad de recibir nuevamente a nuestros campistas habituales y dar la bienvenida a nuevas familias para disfrutar de otro verano inolvidable lleno de recreación, amistad, crecimiento personal y recuerdos duraderos.
¡NUESTRO CALENDARIO DEL CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO 2027 ESTARÁ “PRÓXIMAMENTE”!
- Una sesión para adultos
- Sesiones de campamento con alojamiento para todas las edades
- Sesiones enfocadas en el autismo
- Una sesión especial de verano “Summer Send-Off” abierta a todas las edades
Registration For Summer Camp
If there is space available, you will receive confirmation by mail within two weeks. Otherwise, you will be placed on our waiting list and contacted to say if a bed becomes available.
Contact: New Jersey Office Mailing Address
Phone
Phone: 732-531-0215
Fax: 732-531-0292
Things to consider when applying for our
Special Needs Summer Camp Sessions
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst is committed to removing barriers and helping make our Camp and Respite programs accessible to more families. Limited scholarship funding is available based on demonstrated financial need. Families interested in financial assistance must request a Scholarship Request Form and submit all required supporting documentation by April 30, or until scholarship funds are no longer available.
Registration & Payment Information
Once a camper placement has been confirmed, private pay families may be required to submit a $200 deposit for each session to reserve their spot. Remaining balances must be paid in full prior to arrival or a payment plan must be arranged in advance. Exceptions may apply for families with confirmed state family support funding or approved third-party funding assistance.
Camper Eligibility & Program Environment
Our Summer Camp sessions are designed primarily for children and adults ages 8 and older who are comfortable participating in a group living environment and possess basic expressive and receptive communication abilities. Programs are structured to create a safe, supportive, and engaging experience that encourages social interaction, recreation, confidence, and independence.
Housing, Care & Activities
Campers stay in barrier-free cabins within age-appropriate groups and receive 24/7 care and supervision from our experienced and highly trained onsite staff. Participants enjoy a structured therapeutic activities program in a supportive environment, including recreational activities, arts and crafts, outdoor fun, social events, and other engaging camp experiences throughout their stay.
Rising Treetops’ will also provide a Summer Day Camp in 2026 for children and adults with special needs, and is available from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on days the overnight camp is in session. For more information on our Summer Day Camp services, please email dayservices@risingtreetops.org or call 732-531-0215.
Plan Your Camp Experience
Our Calendar
Cabins can fill quickly. Call either of our offices and we’ll email or mail you an application or go to the Registration section of this website to download an application for services. Our special needs summer camp sessions vary in length, age, and population. See our Calendar for details.
Fees
The full fee per session may be adjusted according to family size and income through a limited scholarship program. For individuals who still live with a family caregiver and qualify for state-supported respite services, a portion of fees may be covered by state funding. Please contact our New Jersey office at 732-531-0215 for more information on fees and scholarships.
Transportation
Some clients get to and from Rising Treetops through their families, and others receive central site transportation from Rising Treetops at Oakhurst from New York City in lift-equipped vehicles.