Special Needs Camps
Camp Horizons, CT
Approximate Start Date
Start: 09 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Special Needs
Location
127 Babcock Hill Road, South Windham CT. 06266
Staff
Total: 140 (60 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 175 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Horizons is a non-profit, special needs camp located in South Windham, Connecticut dedicated to children and adults with developmental disabilities. We are committed to providing an excellent, fun summer to our campers, no matter their ability level. Our campers are diverse individuals from different backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities.
We do all of the traditional activities you would find at most camps, including swimming, arts, crafts, sports, music, etc. Our summer is broken up into 4 two-week long sessions and an additional week of training at the beginning of camp.
In addition to our campers, we hire about 150 staff in all positions, nearly a third of which are international and come from all across the globe! We typically have about 15-20 countries represented among our staff each year. We are an eclectic team and love new cultures and diversity. We know our staff are our greatest resource, and make our summer's worthwhile!
Horizons' does not require experience with working with individuals with disabilities, just an open-mind and a willingness to learn and have fun. We provide a week of training before campers arrive to prepare you for the summer.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counsellors for special needs care?
Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
All disabilities and ages
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Dance
Ecology
Emotional Disabilities
Gardening
Learning Difficulties
Lifeguarding
Mental Disabilities
Motorboat Driving
Painting
Photography
Physical Disabilities
Rowing
Swimming
Wildlife
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Chef
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
Head Cook
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff receive three 24-hour days off and two 12-hour nights off of your choosing over each two-week session. Additionally, we take a 5-day period off in the middle of July for all staff.
Staff Qualities
We look for staff with a can-do attitude, a good demeanor, and a willingness to learn and have fun! We have a week of training prior to campers arriving. Experience with individuals with disabilities is not required.