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Liberty Lake Day Camp certified by the State of New Jersey’s Department of Developmental Disabilities as a provider of Summer Camp and 1:1 Advocate Support Services. This allows many qualified families to secure tuition assistance, and the appropriate level of needed staff support.

NJ Children’s System of Care: PerformCare

PerformCare is funded through the NJ State Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) based solely on children’s needs and not family income. Many campers with additional needs are able to enjoy 2 weeks at Liberty Lake and 1:1 advocate support services through this program. Funding is limited, space at camp is limited, and the application process is lengthy. PerformCare offers two applications for qualifying families related to summer camp, (1) for financial support towards camp tuition, (2) for 1:1 advocate service if needed at camp. To see if your child qualifies for these services, and to start the application process, go to the  website: PerformCare. You can also call them at (877) 652-7624, and check out their PerformCare Summer Camp FAQs 

Time is of the essence- as while PerformCare has a June 30 deadline, camp groups fill up quickly! 

  • For those families who do not qualify for DDD services, Liberty Lake’s inclusion team is often able to provide appropriate level staff support, with an additional cost to the family for the extra staff. Click here to read more about the Liberty Lake levels of support
  • Some school districts may provide advocate support staff if it is a part of the child’s IEP, ESY summer plan. You should discuss summer camp options with your child’s case manager, as it is a wonderful alternative for providing social skill interaction.
  • Some parents hire their own advocates. Often they find people who already work with their child during the year and are very familiar with their needs. We are amenable to hire them, as long as they attend Liberty Lake training orientations and comply with the camp rules and seasonal staff policies.
  • Liberty Lake partners with school districts, state and county support programs, military and religious organizations that make funding available for all children to enjoy the camp experience.

Be an advocate for your child, seek out all avenues possible, and let us know how we can help you!

Other Family Support Resources

Many of our families have shared resources they have found helpful. Please feel free to add to this list by emailing us at inclusion@libertylakedaycamp.com

  • The Betsy Smith Inclusive Summer Camp Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to parents of children with disabilities, enabling them to participate in inclusive summer camps: includenj.org/camp-scholarship
  • Enable Sports and Fitness enables children and adults with special needs to strengthen their bodies and social connections through physical fitness and fun. 1821 Cinnaminson Ave, Cinnaminson, 267-977-0061, laurie@enablesportsandfitness.com
  • The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is an independent non-profit organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth. 973-642-8100   spanadvocacy.org
  • Say it With Clay is a non-profit organization that helps people with diverse special needs benefit from the therapeutic power of clay. Revealed through a level of relaxation, this process creates pride, success and motivation for healing. Abbie Kasoff  Studio: 856-858-5994 sayitwithclay.org
  • SpEAC is a parent run organization in Moorestown that provides a forum for parents to discuss important challenges facing our children in the schools and community.  They collaborate with administration and teachers to improve programs, and promote an atmosphere of open communication, understanding and mutual respect among students, parents and the community. Email: info@moorestownspeac.com  Website:  mtps.com/support_orgs/speac

Inclusion Director Terri Southerland is responsible for all aspects of the Inclusion Program, and can be reached at inclusion@libertylakedaycamp.com or 609-499-7820 x106 with any questions or concerns.

Please continue on to our Level of Support page to read about funding options like PerformCare and more.

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