Camp Hope is an inclusive summer day camp for children ages 4-12 managing behavioral needs, mental health diagnoses, intellectual disability, and/or trauma. It offers trauma- competent programming to allow more access for children who are unable to attend an existing community based summer camp with their peers. Plus - siblings are welcome to join!
Children at Camp Hope have access to:
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Music Therapy
Art Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Mentorship
Nature Exploration
Sensory Experiences
De-escalation Spaces
and more!
Research indicates the benefits of a camp experience for a child include:
Improvement in relationships with peers and adults
Increased confidence and independence
Easing of home tensions by providing parents a reprieve from the rigors of caregiving
(KidsHealth, 2018)
These positive outcomes continue to contribute to the growth and development of the child as they transition back to school, require less services during their school day and lead to a stronger and more functional family dynamic.
Sound like your family’s summer solution?
Volunteer with us!
We are always looking for snack and supply donations, Camp activity volunteers, and support with set up/tear down.
Want to help in a tangible way? Sign-up below!
Register for Camp Hope!
Registration dates for Summer 2024 below! Link will go live for returning families on February 19!
Send a Kid to Camp!
Your donation offers a child laughter, learning, security, and a summer that could change their life.
Simply select “Camp Hope Scholarship” in the drop down!Here’s What You Need To Know
Due to the overwhelming interest in Camp Hope, we have staggered our registration to try to accommodate the largest number of families possible. Additionally, we require a 2 week minimum for campers in order to adequately implement our therapeutic curriculum and build rapport. With this in mind, we have separated our weeks into 3 sessions with 2 weeks per session. This will allow us to really get to know your beautiful children, and allow our camp model to build confidence, trust, and communication. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to serve this community as best we can!
Registration Dates
February 19: Registration opens for returning Camp Hope campers
February 26: Registration opens for current Thrive families who have not attended Camp Hope previously
March 4: Registration opens to the public*
*Please note: All first-time campers, including siblings, will only be eligible to register for one session due to space constraints.
Session Information
Session 1 (weeks 1 & 2): June 17-28
Session 2 (weeks 3 & 4): July 1-12
Session 3 (weeks 5 & 6): July 15-26
Cost:
$900/session for full-day campers (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
$700/session for half-day campers (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Hours:
Full-day: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Half-day: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Location:
The Charlottesville Waldorf School
Other Things To Note
If you are applying for a scholarship, all financial information needs to be submitted with your registration to be considered.
Scholarships and payment plans can be used in conjunction with one another.
$100 deposit is required to hold your camper’s registration. If you are paying by check, your deposit needs to be received within 7 business days.
Coupon Codes
If you are registering a sibling of another camper, use the code PLUS1 for $50 off your session(s).
If you are registering two siblings of another camper, use the code PLUS2 for $100 off your session(s).
If you are paying by check, use the code PAYBYCHECK to bypass the credit card/bank authorization.
Questions? Email us at info@reclaimedhopeinitiative.org
