pathfinders CAMPs
For more than 35 years Camp Whitman has been providing overnight camp or “vacation” weeks for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Many of our campers have been attending Camp Whitman year after year, and widely share that their week at camp is the highlight of their year. Some campers have been returning for more than 20 years!
All of our popular camp activities are offered to our campers with developmental disabilities, and accommodations are made where needed to provide additional support.
Programs for Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities at Camp Whitman
1 Week overnight camp sessions for youth and adults 16 to 49 years old, with a 3:1 (camper to counselor) supervision ratio.
Requirements for Participation
To fully participate and enjoy our camp program, campers must:
Be able to walk ¼ mile at a reasonable pace over uneven terrain multiple times per day.
Be continent.
Be physically independent in toileting.
Be physically independent in showering.
Be physically independent in dressing.
Be physically independent in eating.
Be able to understand and follow verbal or signed directions.
Be able to communicate basic needs.
Be comfortable living in a communal setting.
Have no history or aggression or significant behavioral issues.
Not have any history of sexual offense.
Not require use of a colostomy bag.
Not require use of a CPAP machine.
Not have any history of seizures within the past year.
Daily Activities
Archery
Cooking
Canoeing
Crafts
Dancing
Fishing
Four Square
Gaga
Ice-Cream Making
Karaoke
Low Ropes Course
Music
Swimming
Tetherball
Tie-Dye
Volleyball