Camp Arye
For campers with special needs ages 5-22
Arye Ohavim (ages 5-14) is now full. To be placed on the waitlist, please fill out a hard copy of the camp enrollment form and return to the Camp Office at 1125 College Ave., Columbus 43209 or fax it to 614-231-8222.
Fun Facts about Camp Arye ...
- A summer camp experience for children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 5 and 22 with special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities
- A staff that embraces each participant's individuality, and supports campers in an effort to focus on their abilities and to challenge themselves to achieve both new and existing goals. New campers are assessed through the cooperative efforts of the Camp Arye Director and parents or guardians, along with input from school or private service providers.
- A staff to camper ratio of 1:2 or 1:3, depending on need. Our low ratios give our campers the opportunity for adventure and accomplishment with the safest supervision standards. Families may also provide their own aides if they feel their children will benefit from a one to one ratio. Click here for the one-on-one rules and regulations.
- Days filled with traditional summer camp activities like adaptive physical education, adaptive movement, music, Judaics, adaptive art, swim lessons, socialization and free swim. Theme days like Israel Day and Carnival Day are also scheduled throughout the summer.
Ohavim For campers 5-14 OHAVIM IS NOW FULL. TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST, PLEASE FILL OUT A HARD COPY OF THE CAMP ENROLLMENT FORM AND RETURN TO THE CAMP OFFICE.
Our youngest campers travel in small groups to each activity, and groups are formed based on developmental and social skill levels.
Lomdim For campers 15-22
Lomdim campers travel to daily activities in small groups and experience community involvement by participating in weekly community field trips. Lomdim campers also experience a variety of community and social outings on various field trips.
Shutafim For campers 13-21. Based at Camp Hoover
Shutafim campers enjoy a rustic and intensive camping experience at Camp Hoover, which includes exploring the Hoover Reservoir, biking, hiking, canoeing, paddle boating and participating in a high ropes obstacle course. Campers also have the option of staying at Camp Hoover for overnights and of going on the white-water rafting and/or All-American trip to Cleveland with their counselors.
Mainstream Campers Available for campers in Pre-K through 8th grade
Arye campers can be mainstreamed into a group from one of our typical day camps. Mainstreamed campers have the flexibility of being included with their typically developing peers and receiving optional pull out services (only at JCC College Avenue). We give special consideration to matching personality types of other campers, as well as the primary counselor, to ensure the most successful experience while continuing to ensure our 1:2 or 1:3 ratio.
