ABOUT CAMP

THE MISSION OF HORIZONS IS

To create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work and play.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We see the whole person with a focus on competence and capacity. We specialize in finding the unexpected in people.

• We create options based on each person’s unique needs and preferences. We promote independence and success.

• We find solutions. We solve problems and overcome barriers.

• We respond to the changing needs of individuals, families, and our community.

• We build outcome-based teams, foster collaboration, cultivate professionals and celebrate accomplishments.

• We maintain supportive environments and renew them to exceed licensing requirements and state regulations.

• We maximize resources, embrace the challenges of creative fundraising, and exercise stewardship focused on a positive future.

Fun and friendship fill the air during Horizons’ Summer Camp and Weekends in the Country overnight camp opportunities!  These two camp options are offered for children and adults who have developmental disabilities and are between the ages of 8 and 39 (campers who are 40 and up attend our Masters Program).

Like other traditional sleep-away camps, Horizons provides a wide variety of enriching and rewarding experiences uniquely designed to promote each camper’s success.  

The staff at Horizons are chosen for their proven abilities with campers who have special needs. Staff participate in a six day orientation, as well as ongoing staff development groups and weekly staff meetings. Our high rate of returning campers and staff is evidence of the success of Horizons.

Horizons enhances each camper's:

• self-esteem

• confidence

• independence

• responsibility

• communication skills

• experience with success

• positive relationship-building

• openness to new experiences

SUMMER CAMP

Since 1979, Horizons Summer Camp has been a breath of fresh air for campers and their families. Offered for eight weeks each summer, our camp allows campers to explore horseback riding, swimming, boating, arts, fitness, drama, pioneering, music, language arts, movement and dance, physical education and more with the help of engaging and well-trained instructors. Campers and counselors bunk together in comfortable cabins.

Campers ride horses at the riding ring with tack house and enjoy the arts & crafts, woodworking and pottery barn. Acres of trees and open space provide the setting for a waterfront with a sandy beach, docks and boats.

Horizons receives support from foundations and agencies, such as the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Probus Clubs of Connecticut and Massachusetts, and other  organizations. Horizons is licensed by the Connecticut State Health Department, and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

WEEKENDS IN THE COUNTRY

Weekends in the Country are offered from September to May. These action packed, theme based weekends are developed by our creative team and filled with fun and friendship. Campers arrive on Friday evening and return home Sunday afternoon. Sixteen uniquely themed weekends are conducted through the year with an extended Vacation Week held at year’s end between Christmas and New Year’s. Every Weekend in the Country sees campers enjoying the same variety, camaraderie and opportunities for learning provided by summer camp only in an intimate, joyful two-day span.

经历了…

1095天

186000公里

Soucamp，由乐行机构倾力打造

为青少年精选全球

5大洲，

26个国家，

5372个营地，

24185个活动项目，

It is all for LOVE.

So，Camping！