| The ARC of Essex County provides various camp opportunities.
Camp Hope
Camp Hope is an eight-week summer day program that offers swimming, sports, music, nature, art and field trips. Located on seven wooded, fenced acres in East Hanover, Camp Hope provides a structured, caring and supportive environment that brings together campers, counselors and volunteers for fun, personal growth and “memories that last a lifetime.”
Volunteers further support campers throughout the summer. The camp hosts many special events, including a carnival, Olympic-style events and special activities on Fridays. There are picnic groves, volleyball and softball fields, a playground, a covered pavilion, two pools and a recreation building for indoor and rainy day activities.
Summer Day Program at Camp Hope
The ARC of Essex County’s Summer Day Program at Camp Hope features academic periods during the course of the camp day. There will be a strong emphasis on daily living skills, peer interaction, socialization skills, and developing appropriate behaviors. You may be able to request this as your summer program option through your school district. Please call for more information on this exciting opportunity.
Adult Camping Experience
Our ACE program, Adult Camping Experience, is for individuals over age 21. ACE participants travel away from camp on field trips one or two times a week; while at camp they take part in regular adult day camp activities.
Other considerations
- Transportation is provided to Essex County residents. Morris County residents are served by a centralized pick-up location.
- Breakfast and lunch are provided daily.
- One-to-one staffing is available for an additional charge.
| At-A-Glance |
| Serving: |
People over age 5 with developmental disabilities |
| Where: |
East Hanover, NJ |
| When: |
8 weeks in summer; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Directions to Camp Hope
Camp Hope is located at 127 Cedar Street, East Hanover, NJ.
Via Rt # 280 Traveling east on 280, exit at 4B (Eisenhower Parkway South). Traveling west on 280, exit at 4A (Eisenhower Parkway South). Turn right at light which is Eagle Rock Avenue. Stay on Eagle Rock to Passaic River Bridge. Make a left after the bridge unto River Road. Travel River Road for .5 mi-- make a right turn unto Cedar Street. The camp is located 800 feet up on the left.
Via Rt # 10 Travel Rt 10 West thru Livingston into East Hanover. Turn right unto River Road (Daffy Dan's is on the corner). Travel along River Road for 1.7 miles ( pass Nabisco headquarters) and make a left onto Cedar Street. The camp is located 800 feet up on the left.
For more information, please use our inquiry form. |
