Resident Camp designed for Homeless Children living in New York City's homeless shelters.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program
Coed
Resident Camp
3
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
7 - 15
100
Under $100 (week)
More About Camp
The Coalition for the Homeless seeks camp staff for its summer sleep-away camp designed specifically for homeless children in upstate New York. Founded in 1984, 'Camp Homeward Bound' was the first camp in the nation created to serve homeless children. Camp Homeward Bound provides a safe, predictable and highly structured environment for homeless children, which fosters the development of positive social and learning skills. Children, age seven to fifteen, are referred by parents, social service agencies, mental health professionals and special educators.
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Ropes Course Hiking
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts Dance Drama
Team Sports
General Team Sports Basketball Soccer
Water Sports
General Water Sports Instructional Swimming Recreational Swimming Canoeing
