Camping and Recreation Programs - Central Region

Easterseals Camping and Recreation Department serves children and adults with disabilities and other special needs throughout Central Pennsylvania, including York, Adams, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Dauphin counties, increasing physical, mental, and social well-being.  Come out and join in the fun with these exciting programs!

Click here to learn about and to register for our programs

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2024 Winter Happenings featuring upcoming camps for 2024

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Community-Based Recreation

Easterseals provides guided community-based recreation programs. Our trained staff offer personalized opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play and have fun while working on practical skills, including socialization, fine and gross motor skills, attention to task, self-awareness and more.

Adaptive Adventure Sports

Participate in annual adventure sports activities including adaptive snow skiing, water skiing, tubing, and kayaking. Recreation staff and trained volunteers come together to provide fun activities that provide equal recreational opportunities, improve overall well-being, and create lifelong memories.

Residential Camps and Weekend Retreats

Week-long and weekend residential camps are held at various locations throughout Western and Central Pennsylvania for adults and children with disabilities.

Day Camps

Day camps are available in various counties in Central Pennsylvania during the summer months, providing fun activities and encouraging social engagement in a relaxed environment.

Military Family Programs 

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We honor military families by providing free weekend camps for children ages 5-17 of currently serving and veteran service members (with or without disabilities). Additionally, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard we offer a variety of week long summer camps for ages 5-17.  These fun adventurous retreats provide a way for children to connect with their peers, share stories, and create lifelong friendships

To learn more about Central Pennsylvania’s Camps and Recreation Programs, please contact:

Nick Spease
Director, Camping and Recreation 
nspease@eastersealswcpenna.org   
717-741-3891

Elizabeth Bunting
Therapeutic Recreation Program Specialist
ebunting@eastersealswcpenna.org
717-741-3891

Matthew Ernst, CTRS
Vice President, Programs & Business Development
mernst@eastersealswcpenna.org
717-741-3891


North Central Region Recreation Program

Community-Based Recreation

Easterseals provides guided community-based recreation programs. We offer personalized opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play and have fun while working on practical skills, including socialization, fine and gross motor skills, attention to task, self-awareness and more.

Day Camps

Day camps are available in various counties in Central Pennsylvania during the summer months, providing fun activities and encouraging social engagement in a relaxed environment.

To learn more about North Central Region Recreation Programs, please contact:

Lance and Ellen Shaner Child Development Center
814-238-4434


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