Access Leisure Camps

Camp Cool

Camp Challenge Ourselves through Outdoor Leisure (C.O.O.L.) is a two-day one-night residential camp for young adults aged 10-25 with physical disabilities. 

Camp NEJ

Surrounded by towering pine trees and located in the beautiful Sierra County Mountains near Lake Tahoe, California, Camp “Nej,” is nestled in the High Sierras, 40 miles north of Truckee (Tahoe). Campers enjoy 1-2 weeks (schedules vary) of wilderness camping under the stars. 1:1 support is provided as needed for each camper.

Offered: July/ August each year
Population: Youth, teens, and young adults with physical disabilities

Rock N' Roll Yosemite

A cycling and climbing park experience. Experience the sights, sounds, and natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. This four (4) day three (3) night tour will utilize hand cycles to tour the valley floor, including educational programs and is specifically designed for physically challenged individuals.

S.N.O.W. Camp

Camp Supporting New Opportunities through Winter Sports is a two-day one night residential camp for young adults and adults age 18 and older with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities. S.N.O.W. Camp consists of two days of downhill snow skiing and snowboarding at Alpine Meadows with Achieve Tahoe program.

Summer Camp

Camp “Access Leisure” is proud to provide an enriching summer camp to many young adults, and older, with cognitive, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities. The Camp runs from Monday to Friday. Campers, together with their counselors, create a personalized experience based on the camper’s individual ability. Campers can choose from different structured activities, Some camping activities include fishing, arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming, and other special educational outdoor hands-on activities. These activities will increase the knowledge and skills learned through outdoor education and overall physical, leisure, and social capabilities. Each participant with develop basic skills and knowledge, along with attitudes to enjoy an outdoor camping experience, as well as fostering their emotional and social independence. 

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