camper swinging and counselor smiling

Respite and Camp Recreation Programs

We have several Respite and Camp Recreation programs that cater to different care needs and disabilities. All of our programs provide a safe, barrier-free environment for individuals with disabilities. Please click on a program for more information.

Traditional Programs

individual in wheelchair playing basketball at Camp Wawbeek

Wawbeek Program (Ratio 3:1*, Ages 7+)

For individuals with physical disabilities who have little to no cognitive delay. Campers must be able to communicate their needs or independently make decisions.

Trailblazer campers and counselor participating in arts and crafts activity.

Trailblazers Program (Ratio 2:1*, Ages 7+)

For individuals with a mild to moderate cognitive delay and NO physical disability.
 

Female counselor hugging camper with severe disabilities.

Elks Respite Program (Ratio 1:1*, Ages 3+)

For individuals with moderate to severe physical or cognitive disabilities including individuals with Autism and/or challenging behaviors, or who have multiple disabilities and require more individual attention. 

Female AmeriCorps member hugging camper with severe disabilities.

Fox Valley Day Program (Ratio 1:1*, Ages 3+)

Sorry this program is no longer available.

Specialty Programs

Female in wheelchair dreaming about the possibilities for her future.

Transition Team program (Ratio 3:1*, Ages 16-21)

For individuals with physical disabilities transitioning out of the home and into a college/post-secondary education, employment, or independent living situation.

Pioneer campers canoeing.

Pioneer Program (Ratio 3:1*, Ages 18-40)

This program is designed specifically for Wawbeek campers who are adventurous-at-heart.
 

Individuals with Aspergers enjoying a bike ride on tandem bike at Respite Camp.

Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism Program (Ratio 2:1*, Ages 7-18)

For individuals with either Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism.
 

Veteran fishing with son during Veteran's family session.

Veterans Family Summer Camp Program

Military service members and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.
 

Veterans Family Weekend Camp Program

  Military service members and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.

 

Boy enjoying swimming at camp during Kee-b-Waw session.

Kee-B-Waw Program (Ages 6-13)

An educational and recreational day camp program during the summer for local children who have no or very mild disabilities.
 

Sibling of camper enjoying ropes course.

Spotlight on Siblings Program (Ages 7-14)

A weekend program devoted entirely to young people who face the special joys and challenges of having a sibling or parent with a disability.
 

Siblings hugging at camp.

Bring-a-Buddy Program (Ages 7-14)

This unique program offers an opportunity for friends, siblings and other relatives to attend regular camp sessions with a Camper.

*Ratio 3:1 = 3 campers to 1 counselor, 2:1 = 2 campers to 1 counselor