CONTACT SHEET

Staten Island Camps & Recreation

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs (SI JCC) 1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 475-5231 Christina McCarthy, Co-Director CMcCarthy@sijcc.com www.camp.sijcc.org/marvins-camp	Ages 6-21. Primarily for campers with developmental disabilities that do not require one-on-one assistance. Door-to-door transportation available. Medicaid waiver and self-direction accepted.
Eden II 15 Beach Street Staten Island, NY 10304 Elizabeth Caiazzo (718) 816-1422 x1076 ecaiazzo@eden2.org www.eden2.org	Ages 5-21. 2-week vacation program at the end of August. Medicaid waiver accepted.
AHRC Staten Island School Holiday Respite Messiah Lutheran Church 205 Jefferson Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10312 Office: (212) 780-4491 Camp: (212) 780-2583 courtneys@ahrcnyc.org www.ahrcnyc.org	Children with intellectual or developmental disabilities ages 5-14. Home and Community Based Medicaid waiver accepted.

INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

Lillian Schwartz Day Camp Inclusion Program (SI JCC) 1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 475-5231 Glenn Wechsler gwechsler@sijcc.com www.camp.sijcc.org	Ages 3-16. Extra support and modifications available through camp inclusion specialist. Transportation available. Some financial aid available. Medicaid waiver accepted.
New Country Day Camp 1131 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (646) 395-4357 newcountry@14streety.org www.14streety.org	Entering kindergarten through 8th Grade. Create Individualized Camper Plans (ICP) with families and receive support in 1:3 ratio.

GENERAL PROGRAMS

South Shore YMCA Summer Camps Various Locations Bonnie Schiuma, Early Childhood Director (718) 227-3200 x1328 bschiuma@ymcanyc.org www.bit.ly/2QXh6PM	Campers with disabilities are welcome depending on individual needs.
SDEA Music, Art and Fitness Day Camp Various Locations (718) 876-5223 assist@deamusicandart.com www.deamusicandart.com	One-on-one music and art lessons are available.
Art Lab 1000 Richmond Terrace #10 Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 447-8667 info@artlabsi.org www.artlabsi.org	Art camp for ages 3-12. Can accommodate most. Paras are welcome, but not provided. 12 kids in a group. Scholarships and partial scholarships available.
Wagner College Department for Lifelong Learning One Campus Road Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 390-3221 lifelong-learningl@wagner.edu www.wagner.edu	Ages 6-17. Various specialty camps. Campers with disabilities welcome depending on individual needs. Paras are welcome, but not provided.
Goodhue Camp (Children’s Aid Society) 304 Prospect Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 447-2630 katie@childrensaidsociety.org www.childrensaidnyc.org	Intake interview with family and camp staff will determine if the camp is an appropriate fit. Limited financial aid available from DYCD. Set fee, but can work with families on a sliding scale.
YMCA Broadway 651 Broadway Staten Island, NY 10310 (718) 981-4933 Early Childhood: asicuranza@ymcanyc.org School Age: lrespicio@ymcanyc.org www.bit.ly/2NgfzDp	Ages 3-13. Campers with disabilities welcome depending on individual needs.
Greenbelt Nature Center High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 667-7475 education@sigreenbelt.org www.sigreenbelt.org	For children who have completed kindergarten through age 13. Campers with disabilities welcome depending on the type of disability and individual needs. Camp is not ADA-compliant, as it is fully outdoors.
FasTracKids’ Summer STEAM Careers Camp Various Locations (347) 983 2229 www.ftkny.com info@ftkny.com	Ages 3-10. Limited physical access.
Pouch Day Camp 1465 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (212) 651-3086 www.camppouch.org/daycamp camping@bsa-gnyc.org Camp Director: (206) 719-3527 Camping Manager: (212) 651-3073	Campers with disabilities are welcome and the camp will accommodate on an individual basis.
Staten Island Day Camp College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314 Matthew Carilli (800) 301-2267 sidaycamp@aol.com www.statenislanddaycamp.com	Campers with disabilities are welcome and the camp will accommodate on an individual basis.Trial period available. Paras are welcome, but not provided. School psychologist on site. Counselors facilitate social interaction and modify activities to meet individual needs.

SUMMER ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

The Grace Foundation of New York
460 Brielle Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 983-3800
www.graceofny.org

Summer activities for those with ASD ages 5 through young adult.
OPWDD funding accepted.

Please note, the organizations listed above are for referral purposes only. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by INCLUDEnyc, and you should decide on your own whether to accept any services from them or their advice regarding your legal rights.

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