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Camps & Conference Centers

Summer Camp Programs

ADN recognizes the Anabaptist Camps & Conference Centers in the US and Canada who offer programs for people with disabilities and mental illness. By intentionally seeking to increase physical accessibility, accommodate dietary restrictions, and provide disability-informed trainings to staff, these camps and conference centers contribute to ADN’s mission of nurturing communities of belonging that everybody can access.

To add your camp or program to this list, contact us.

Accessible Camps & Conference Centers

Iowa

  • Camp Pine Lake: A small camp in Eldora, Iowa, Camp Pine Lake adapts and makes accommodations on a case-by-case basis, including sign language interpreters for Deaf children and one-on-one aides for teens with intellectual disabilities. Physical accessibility has been enhanced with accessible showers and other modifications to facilities.

Maryland

  • Shepherd’s Spring: Located in Sharpsburg, Maryland, all facilities meet ADA guidelines. Staff work with guests on a case-by-case basis to shape their stay in a way that meets their specific needs: staying in cabins with ramps or in lodge rooms on the first floor, golf carts for those who cannot access the trails, printing materials in large font, and so forth. The staff also partners with mental health organizations for programming on an as-needed basis.

Michigan

  • Amigo Centre: Located in Sturgis, Michigan, Amigo Centre works with children and adults to adapt programs, lodging, and meals to meet specific needs.
    They offer one week of day camp for children with autism. Campers with autism are paired with a one-on-one support staff and integrated into the typical day camp experience with their peers.
    Amigo also offers Camp KIND, a modified week of camp for children with disabilities, neurodivergence, and chronic illness and their families. Children spend mornings integrating with their peers into the typical day camp program, accompanied by a one-on-one support staff, while caregivers and older siblings connect with each other and find respite. Afternoons and evenings include family activities tailored to the needs of each participant.
  • Camp Friedenswald: Located in Cassopolis, Michigan, Friedenswald has cabins and lodge rooms that are accessible for people with physical disabilities. They strive to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions for all guests and work with parents and campers to accommodate specific needs.

New York

  • Camp Deerpark: Located in Westbrookville, New York, Camp Deerpark does not have programming specifically for people with disabilities but makes accommodations to support involvement in programming on a case-by-case basis based on request and staffing resources. They have one camper/retreat cabin that is ADA compliant and a lodge that is ADA compliant with an included guest room.

Pennsylvania

  • Spruce Lake: Located in Canadensis, Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake’s main facilities are fully ADA-approved. Their main lodge includes rooms with adjoining caregiver rooms and ADA bathrooms. Spruce Lake has partnered with Joni and Friends for nearly 40 years, hosting Joni and Friends Family Camps four times annually. The program is designed for the whole family and to give family caregivers a break while they are at Spruce Lake. The week is packed with inspirational sessions, small group meetings, and worship, plus many fun activities for all abilities. They also look for volunteers to fill the role of caretaker for families who are participating in camp. Campers and volunteers need to register with Joni and Friends.
  • Camp Swatara: Located in Bethel, PA, Camp Swatara hosts Monarch Camp, a week for campers with intellectual disabilities.

Manitoba, Canada

  • Camp Assiniboia and Camp Koinonia: Located in Cartier and Boissevain, Manitoba, Camps with Meaning offers an overnight camping experience called Adults with Disabilities Venture (ADV) camp to adults of all ages with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities. There are six ADV camps scheduled in 2025.

Ontario, Canada

  • Hidden Acres: Located in New Hamburg, Ontario, Hidden Acres is accessible to children, youth, and young adults in the summer as well as throughout the year. Their LINC (Learning IN Community) Programs include a day program, a spring and fall retreat, and a week-long summer life-skills program.