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Wheatley Heights, NY Community

Camp Kehilla – East Hills, NY

A pioneer in Special Needs camping for 25 years!

Our Innovative Program Includes:

  • Activities tailored to youth and young adults with a variety of special needs
  • Core focus on building social skills, lasting friendships and self-esteem
  • Individualized plans to grow with campers at each stage of development
  • Comprehensive vocational experiences for older participants
  • Newly built air-conditioned sports complex, outdoor fields for all sports, mini golf course, nature trails, multiple playgrounds and four Olympic-sized swimming pools at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights
  • Snack and lunch provided daily.

Summer

Contact

Wheatley Heights, New York 11798
516-484-1545

Winter

Contact

East Hills, New York 11548
516-484-1545

Campers per Session

Medium (100-399 campers)

Staff to Camper Ratio

1:3

Gender

Coed

Lunch Provided

Yes

Transportation Provided

Yes

Swim Instruction

Yes

Specialty Program(s)

Environment, Entrepreneurship, Community Service

Dietary Needs

Kosher, Gluten-free accommodations, Allergy accommodations

Disabilities / Inclusion

Full Inclusion

Meet The Directors

Joe and Christine Manzione

Joe and Christine Manzione have a combined experience of 15 years working at Camp Kehilla. Both hold their Master's Degree in Childhood and Special Education, and are currently Elementary Special Education Teachers in Queens. They come with a tremendous amount of combined camp and special needs experience.