Camp I Am Special

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Camp I Am Special

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Camp I Am Special is an adaptive camp for children and adults with varying abilities

We provide an adaptive and recreational camp experience for children, teenagers, and adults who have physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. The campers in our programs enjoy all the fun and traditions of a traditional summer camp, including swimming, fishing, making s’mores, arts & crafts, themed dance, and so many more! Each week we feature a Special Event, like a horse drawn carriage ride through our nearly hundred acres of private riverfront property, visiting an interactive petting zoo, watching an original play, and putting on a talent show! Campers experience these traditions alongside Buddies and Camp Leaders, who are young adult volunteers and staff members from the community. Our Buddy Program provides one-on-one care and companionship to each camper. Each buddy is a high school or college aged volunteer who has expressed an interest in supporting people with disabilities, and has successfully completed our screening and training requirements. Our Camp Leader Program provides extensive, effective, and hands-on leadership and supervision for our buddies and their campers. Each camp leader is an adult who has gone through extensive training to prepare them to provide empathetic care and support for our campers and buddies during their time at camp. Camp I Am Special provides a respite opportunity for families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities. The relationships our staff and buddies build with our campers create an environment that family members can be confident knowing their campers are safe and having a great time. This level of comfort allows for the true rest and relaxation every family deserves. Camp I Am Special provides a transformative experience for everyone involved to learn more about being inclusive of people with disabilities, make incredible friends, provide a valuable service to the community, and spend time at camp in retreat of busy schedules and responsibilities.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Camp I Am Special! 🎃 We hope you enjoy dressing up tonight as much as our campers did this summer! 😊👻

10/21/2026

Friendly reminder: Camp I Am Special will not be holding fall camp this year. 💙 We’re sorry for any disappointment, and we appreciate your understanding.

Mark your calendars, because we’ll be back next summer and can’t wait to see our campers!

10/20/2026

Camp I Am Special exists to love, care for, and celebrate those with intellectual and development differences! 🙌🏕️ We believe these individuals were made in the image of God, and it's our honor to reflect His love by creating joyful camp experiences where every person feels valued. 💜

10/16/2026

From fishing and sports to crafts and calm, Camp I Am Special offers something for every kind of camper! 🏀 Campers and buddies, comment your favorite thing to do at . 👇

10/12/2026

Camp I Am Special will not be holding fall camp this year, and we are so sorry to disappoint our campers and their families. 💙 Your smiles, laughter, and big hearts are what make camp special, and we miss you already.

We can’t wait to see you next summer! ☀️

10/06/2026

Camp may be a summertime tradition, but year-round support is essential for campground upkeep and ensuring campers have the spaces and experiences that make camp the happiest place on Earth. 🏕️✨

Help us make next summer possible. Give today: https://bit.ly/4qQrkQP

10/01/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙 Camp I Am Special offers an inclusive space for adults and children with Down Syndrome to belong, connect, and thrive! 🛝🎨🏊‍♂️

Show your support for this community by making a donation to fund camp programs today: https://bit.ly/4qQrkQP

09/30/2026

Some of the best stories about Camp I Am Special don't come from us, they come from the families who live them. 💙 We sat down with one of our camp families to hear firsthand what this program has meant to them. Hear their story: https://bit.ly/4qjP4Oz

Through our program, Camp I Am Special, Catholic Charities Jacksonv...

09/25/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Holey Ballz Indoor Pickleball & Event Center for such a great event. Businesses and people like them are what keep camp going every day and we can’t thank them for their support!

Check them out when you get a chance, and check our links in our bio to find out how you can support us!

09/22/2026

Camp I Am Special is a proud program of Catholic Charities Jacksonville – just one piece of a much larger mission. Catholic Charities also offers food assistance, emergency financial support, and more educational programs. 💫

Want to learn more about everything we do? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bZHcwB

Address

235 Marywood Drive
Fruit Cove, FL
32259

Telephone

+19042307447

Website

http://ccbjax.org/camp-i-am-special, https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/643mod, https://www.ccbjax.org/ciasdonate

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