Summer 2025 Camp Dates
CHT Camp Sessions
CHT Day Camp (NEW!) – June 30th- July 3rd
4 day, day camp for youth ages 6-15 yrs old, mixed diagnoses and their siblings. A great introduction to CHT.
Partner Camp Sessions
How Much Does CHT Cost?
In honor of 50 years of Camp, CHT has decided to decrease our Camper Tuition from $2,000 to a flat, $100 non-refundable application fee for Summer 2025. Below you will find all available CHT sessions for Summer 2025. The cost to attend Camp is a $100 non-refundable application fee per camper that will be charged to the card on file once your child’s application has been reviewed and you have received an enrollment email from our Director of Programs. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Programs, Caitlin Carroll, MSW to further discuss – Caitlin@campholidaytrails.org.
Who Attends Camp?
Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) is a year-round Camp for children and teens with medical needs and their siblings. Campers are ages 7 to 17 years old with a qualifying diagnosis and are socially, mentally and emotionally able to participate in group activities.
Diagnoses:
- Various respiratory conditions
- Autoimmune & HIV
- Celiac
- Cancer (active treatment & in remission)
- Cardiac disorders
- Cerebal Palsy
- Diabetes (welcomed in all CHT sessions)
- Epilepsy/ Seizure Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Neuromuscular Diagnosis
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Spina Bifida
- Transplant patients
- TBI
- Down Syndrome
- Other qualifying conditions determined by our Program Team
This list is not all-encompassing, please contact our Program Team at caitlin@campholidaytrails.org to determine your child’s eligibility
Why CHT?
- CHT offers 24/7 on-site Medical Care to meet your child’s individual needs.
- In cabin counselors who are positive roles models, trained to meet the needs of campers (medically, socially, behaviorally and beyond). Along with facilitating Camp-wide activities for all.
- 90% of families reported their camper(s) gained self-confidence at CHT.
- 70% of families reported an increase in medical independence.
CHT Traditions
Opening Campfire
On the first night of camp, CHT Counselors perform a unique skit to welcome Campers to CHT and give them a little inside view of Camp along with inviting Campers to join them in some favorite Camp songs.
Johnny Appleseed
“The Earth’s been good to me, and so I thank the Earth…” So begins the “Johnny Appleseed” song that is sung once the entire camp has filed into the dining hall before meals.
Flagpole
Before every meal, Camp meets at our flagpole for announcements and camp songs. Before breakfast, one cabin raises the flag and provides a “thought of the day”. At lunch, we are often sharing all of our “firsts” at Camp and pie-ing counselors. And finally, before dinner, a cabin will lower our flag, provide a “reflection of the day” and find out more about evening programming.
Tidy Bowl
We love healthy competition at Camp! Tidy Bowl is the long-standing daily competition for the cleanest cabin. Blazers act as the judges assessing cabins in a number of categories including the best made beds, the tidiest porch, and the greatest effort shown in cleaning. The winner is then awarded the coveted Golden Plunger for the day.
Evening Programs
Evening programs are times for the entire camp to come together to participate in a larger event that closes the camp day. Some of the events that have become a part of the CHT lexicon include Halloween on the Hill, Dutch Auction, Casino Night, the talent show, and—everyone’s favorite—camp dances.
Book of Firsts
Camp is all about trying new things in a safe environment. At CHT we love to celebrate these “firsts” throughout Camp and ask Campers, staff, Med Team and our volunteers to record their firsts in our “Book of Firsts” for us to look back on throughout the summer and year-round.
Wishboats
A long-standing tradition that is loved by so many- our Wish Boat ceremony occurs during the Closing Campfire. Each cabin decorates a wooden boat on the last night of Camp, whispers their wish into the boat which is then set out on to our Pond where the true magic occurs!
Closing Campfire
Held on the last night of each camp session, the Closing Campfire provides a time for everyone to come together and reflect upon their Camp experience. Every cabin launches a wish boat and selects a song which they lead together; along with all of Camp singing some extra special songs specifically for closing out the summer session.. Closing Campfire is then followed by our loved Dance where we continue the celebrations in the Dining Hall.
Daily Activities
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Challenge Course
Field Sports
Horses
Messy Art
Music
Nature
Pool
