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SPECIAL CARES CAMP

Camp Mahackeno is an inclusive camp, where every child should be given the opportunity to participate in a fun-filled camp day. Campers are fully immersed in the camp program with 1:1 aide. Support staff will motivate campers to be actively engaged in their group activities and provide modification when needed. Our mission is to build self-acceptance, independence, and connections with other campers and staff.
Given the high demand for this camp among special needs families, the increasing challenges in hiring qualified camp counselors to allow for a 1:1 camper to counselor ratio, and as we strive to serve the needs of as many special needs campers as possible, Special Cares camp will be limited to 4 weeks of camp per Special Cares camper for the 2023 camp season. If we do not fill all weeks, we will pull from wait lists and allow Special Cares campers to register for more than 4 weeks.
Families registering a camper in Special Cares Camp will need to submit a copy of their child’s IEP to complete their registration. All registrations are reviewed with Camp administration to determine if your camper’s needs can be met with their best interests in mind. A meeting with Camp Leadership might be requested to ensure your camper has a successful, safe, and nurturing summer. Should Camp admin determine it is not a good fit, a full refund will be issued. Camp provided aides are typically staff who are studying special education or have interest and experience in working with individuals with special needs. Please note, staff provided are not trained professionals in the special needs field.

AGES: 5-13
MON – FRI | 8:30AM-3:00PM

COST PER WEEK OF CAMP
WEEKS 1, 3-7
Members: $475
Community Members: $575

WEEKS 2
Members: $390
Community Members: $465

PARENT HANDBOOK
To ensure you and your camper are best prepared for camp, please read our Camp Parent Handbook, where you’ll find information on How to Register, Policies & Procedures, Makeups & Refunds, and more. Together we can make this the best summer ever!

REGISTER FOR CAMP MAHACKENO, HAFADAY & MINI SUMMER CAMPS
REGISTER FOR DANCE & GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS
2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
2023 SUMMER CAMP PARENT HANDBOOK
2023 SUMMER CAMP FAQS

2023 CAMP WEEKS:
WEEK A: 6/12-6/16
WEEK B: 6/19-6/23
WEEK 1: 6/26-6/30
WEEK 2*: 7/3-7/7
WEEK 3: 7/10-7/14
WEEK 4: 7/17-7/21
WEEK 5: 7/24-7/28
WEEK 6: 7/31-8/4
WEEK 7: 8/7-8/11
WEEK 8: 8/14-8/18
WEEK 9: 8/21-8/25
*NO CAMP 7/4


CONTACTS

Emily Regan, Mahackeno, Camp & Rec Director
[SEP-JUN] (203) 571-6045
[JUN-AUG] (203)226-2609
EMAIL EMILY

 

Kathy Giglio, Hafaday, Child Care & Youth Services Director
(203) 571-6040
EMAIL KATHY

 

Megan Willett, Gymnastics Camp Program Manager
(203) 226-8981 x.132
EMAIL MEGAN

 

Alison Ligi, Dance Camp Center Coordinator
(203) 226-571-6039
EMAIL ALISON

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BEDFORD FAMILY CENTER

14 Allen Raymond Lane
Westport, CT 06880


PHONE
203-226-8981


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WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA

Westport Weston Family YMCA | 14 Allen Raymond Lane Westport, CT 06880 | 203-226-8981

BEDFORD FAMILY CENTER
MON-FRI: 5:30am-9:00pm | SAT-SUN: 7:00am-6:00pm

 

MAHACKENO OUTDOOR CENTER
Memorial Day - Labor Day
MON-FRI: 3:30-6:00pm | SAT-SUN: 1:00-6:00pm

*All hours subject to change

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