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Liberty Lake Day Camp is certified by the State of New Jersey’s Department of Developmental Disabilities as a provider of 1:1 Advocate services for qualifying campers with special needs, so our camp families can secure appropriate level inclusion staff support directly through us. For higher functioning children with special needs, we can do our best to identify staff that we believe will make great Inclusion Counselors, in which parents pay extra for the cost of the additional staff assigned to support their child.

  • Some campers qualify for Perform Care financial support toward summer camp tuition and one-to-one advocate services for summer camp, based on your child’s needs, not your income. Currently, this is the greatest funding opportunity for families of children with needs. More info below.
  • Some school districts may provide advocate support staff if it is a part of the child’s IEP, ESY summer plan. You should discuss this with your child’s case manager, as it is a wonderful option 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 work with them, as long as they attend Liberty Lake training orientation and comply with our rules and 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!

PerformCare and NJCSOS

Your child may be eligible for tuition assistance and 1:1 support for camp through the NJ Children’s System of Care- PerformCare. This state funded program is based solely on your child’s needs and not on your income. Many of our campers with special needs enjoy 2 weeks at Liberty Lake and the services of a 1:1 advocate through this program. Families receive a refund check in the fall for a significant portion of the tuition and the entire cost of the 1:1 for those 2 weeks of camp. To see if your child qualifies for these services, contact Perform Care at 877-652-7624.

Parents are encouraged to contact PerformCare ASAP, as the application takes time to process and must be completed before the June 30 deadline.

Part of the PerformCare Application is the CABS (Child Adaptive Behavior Summary) which asks for information on your child’s functioning at home/school within the last 6 months. This information is what PerformCare uses to determine your child’s eligibility for advocate support at camp. Providing us with a copy of this CABS will help Liberty Lake’s Inclusion Team better understand your child and will allow us more time at the intake interview to talk about more camp specific needs.

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. mtps.com/support_orgs/speacinfo@moorestownspeac.com

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 with any questions or concerns.

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