Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to questions that are not listed below, contact our Camp staff via email or call 608.237.1979.
1. Who can attend Easterseals Wisconsin Camps?
2. What is the difference between Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek?
3. Where are your camps located?
4. How old do I have to be to attend camp?
5. Do you have camp throughout the year?
6. When can I apply for summer camp sessions?
7. How much does camp cost?
Respite Camp Weekends $448
Respite Camp Summer Sessions $1,223
Respite Camp 4-Day Holiday Session $816
Camp Wawbeek Weekends $376
Camp Wawbeek Summer Sessions $891
Camp Wawbeek 4-Day Holiday Session $620
8. Where can I find funding for camp?
1) To pay down your fee in monthly installments, please contact the Easterseals Wisconsin Billing Department at 608.237.1372 or email rlink@eastersealswisconsin.com
2) If you receive funding from programs like IRIS, CLTS Waiver, Disability Services, Family Care, Family Support Programs, or other programs of this nature, you can use your funding for camp. It is VERY important that camp is included in your plan, and/or authorized by your caseworker prior to the session you would like to attend. Please be in touch with your case worker and our Madison office if you have ANY questions.
3). You can ask local Service Clubs/Organizations to assist with your camp payment. Organizations like Elks, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists, Rotary, Knights of Columbus, etc. are often willing to help fund a portion of your camp experience – that is what they do, provide service to their communities! You must be the one to initiate contact with these organizations, but if you need help we can provide sample letters from our Madison office to get started.
9. Is there a registered nurse on staff?
10. Do you accommodate for G-tube feedings?
11. Do you accommodate for tracheostomies and ventilators?
13. Can I bring my own food/snacks to camp?
14. Do you offer in-home respite care?
15. Are there vaccination requirements?
Campers who have only received one dosage of the vaccine should be boostered two weeks before attending camp for vaccine effectiveness.
If the camper has not vaccinated in the past, but received their first dose a minimum of 2 weeks before camp and a maximum of 6 months prior to camp, they are considered immune at this time. If the initial dose is older than 6 months, campers will need a second vaccination or titer before attending camp.
Varicella and Tetanus are encouraged for attendance, but not required at this time.
If there would be a more localized concern, the health department may require proof of vaccination for attendance, in this case, parents and caregivers will be notified.