Round Lake Camp, near Lake Como, Pa., is for children with ADD, Asperger Syndrome, and/or learning disabilities. Each activity and staff member supports the campers 24 hours a day. Boys and girls, ages seven to 18, who have been identified by their child study team, are eligible.

Activities include arts and crafts, science, pioneering, creative movement, drama, music, nature, horseback riding, computers, and BMX and mountain biking. The camp provides individualized academic experiences that focus on the needs of each camper, including reading, language development, and mathematical skills. Where identified by the camper’s IEP, speech and language support and occupational therapy are also available.

Recreational programming includes athletic activities and recreational and instructional swimming. The camp’s program includes a broad variety of special events, Jewish cultural activities, and creative learning. Cabin meetings and directed socialization activities concentrate on personal growth and positive peer interaction. Jewish dietary laws are observed.

Milford Camps

570 Sawkill Road

Milford, PA18337

570-296-8596

All camps are ACA accredited and dietary laws observed

Gluten-Free/Special Diets

Camp Nah-Jee-Wah (grades one through six)

Tel: 973-575-3333, ext. 125

Cedar Lake Camp (grades seven through nine)

Tel: 973-575-3333, ext. 124

clc@njycamps.org

Teen Camp (grades 10 and 11)

Tel: 973-575-3333, ext. 169

tac@njycamps.org

Camps are located on over 1,250 acres in the Pocono Mountains in Milford, Pa. Individual camp facilities include Olympic sized pool, private lake with complete waterfront activities including kayaks, paddle boats, sail boats, canoes, “Rave” and “Iceberg” inflatables, jet skis for campers in grade seven and above. Athletic facilities for all sports include baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and a skate park. Adventure fun with high and low rope courses, two zip lines, and mountain bike trails. High level and engaging arts program in partnership with the renowned 92nd St. Y consists of ceramics and pottery wheels, woodshop, painting, photography, jewelry-making, crafts. Outdoor nature and environmental activities include hiking, campouts, canoe trips, fishing, and animal care. High-level science programs in physics, astronomy, kinesiology, chemistry, biology, and rocketry. Jewish cultural activities integrated into camp program. Teen campers also volunteer in local community service agencies, receive leadership training (multiple certifications available). In addition, there are two extended trips to Costa Rica and New Orleans. Teen Camp Israel trip offers a unique opportunity to experience Israel, learn about the land and impact others. Touring, adventure and community service combine to make an unforgettable summer in Israel. (2 night, 5 night, 1 week, 2 week, ½ and full summer sessions). GLUTEN-FREE camp program with dedicated kitchen providing kosher meals and snacks, in partnership with the Celiac Disease Center of Columbia University.

Specialty Camps/Sports

Total Specialty Camps (TSC) is a totally fantastic experience for campers who want to learn, be challenged, and improve their skills in an activity they love. Campers can choose from 15 specialty sports, arts, or science areas and receive instruction and coaching 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. Campers spend the balance of their day participating in all the other great camp experiences. It’s an opportunity for your camper to get the best of both worlds – improving on something they love while enjoying the traditional camping experience. The TSC Options are: SPORTS: Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Camp, Herb Brown Basketball Camp, Ron Blomberg Baseball Camp, Lacrosse Camp, Maccabi Great Britain Soccer Camp and Israel Tennis Center Camp. ARTS: Ergo Media Film Making Camp (7th – 10th grade), 92nd Street Y – Painting and Drawing, Jewelry Making (7th – 10th grade) and Ceramics Camps. The Dr Lynne B Harrison Science Center: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy Camps in collaboration with the Ben Gurion University of the Negev and Physiology & Kinesiology Camp in collaboration with the Wingate Institute in Israel. New for 2011: Biodiversity and PSAT Prep. GLUTEN-FREE camp program with dedicated kitchen providing kosher meals and snacks, in partnership with the Celiac Disease Center of Columbia University

Lake Como Camps

Orthodox

Camp Nesher

90 Woods Road

Lakewood, PA 18437

Summer: 570-798-2373

Winter: 973-575-3333 ext.111

nesher@njycamps.org

Modern Orthodox coed sleepaway camp for children entering grades three-10. Provides a diverse recreational program in an enriched Torah atmosphere. Includes, full athletics program with intercamp games, covered basketball and hockey athletic facility, 65 acre lake, pool, arts and crafts, adventure training, daily Judaic learning and minyan. Full time Mashgiach on premises. Magen Ba´Aretz trip to Israel for campers entering grade 11.

Peanut-Free

Camp Shoshanim

119 Woods Road Lakewood, PA 18437

Summer: 570-798-2551

Winter: 973-575-3333 ext.172

shoshanim@njycamps.org

An exceptional summer experience for Orthodox girls entering grades 3-10. Outstanding programs in sports, arts, sciences, swimming (heated pool), aquatics, ropes challenge courses, chesed opportunities and daily chinuch. Peanut free. Glatt Kosher.

Special Needs/Social Skills Disorder

Round Lake Camp

119 Woods Road Lakewood, PA 18437

Summer: 570-798-2551

Winter: 973-575-3333 ext.145

rlc@njycamps.org

Located in Lake Como, PA, coed overnight summer camp for children ages seven-18, is a unique place for children with Asperger’s and mild social skill disorders. Programs are planned to meet the capabilities of each child. Educational activities are combined with recreation and socialization. Facilities include a 40-acre natural spring fed lake perfect for swimming and boating. Performing and fine arts.