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How much does a family camp cost?

Family Camp Program Cost: $950 (includes $50 registration fee).

What is a family camp?

Family Camps are a fun mini-vacation for the whole family and are a great introduction to the Camp Nejeda experience for young children and newly diagnosed children. They also provide a peek into camp life for parents and siblings.

Where is Camp Nejeda?

Thanks to a grant from the LEGO Children's Fund, Camp Nejeda launched its Day Camp programming at the RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, NJ to primarily serve children from the Camden, NJ area.

What is Nejeda Day Camp?

The Nejeda Day Camp program was created to encourage participants to have a sibling/family member (or friend) to attend the camp with them in a day-only environment to make the camper and their parents/guardians more comfortable with a possible transition into sleepaway camping.

What happens if a camper has an accident overnight?

In the event that a camper has an accident overnight, the Unit Leader will launder soiled bedding and night clothes discreetly. Note: we do not have the ability to launder sleeping bags and there is not enough time to launder soiled items on the last day of camp.

What is a typical day at camp?

Q: What is a typical day like at camp? A: Camp days are packed with many different activities and opportunities for learning, fun, and making lasting camp friendships. Some of the favorite camp activities include gaga ball, archery, low ropes, arts & crafts, swimming, and zip line. For a more detailed daily schedule, click here.

Do counselors get tips?

A: Yes, tips are greatly appreciated by the counselors. All of our counselors are in high school or college and have opted to spend all or part of their summer working with our campers. There are four counselors assigned to each cabin, so splitting the tip by four is ideal.

Can parents send emails to campers?

Parents may send emails to their camper through a service called BUNK1. It is an outside vendor and they charge a registration fee and a small amount for parents and other relatives to send emails. (Campers do not have the ability to send emails home.)

Do you have to bring your own diabetes supplies to camp?

A: Yes, families are asked to bring their own diabetes supplies. The camp will provide juice for evening low treatment, and the counselors will have backpacks stocked with glucose meters, glucose tablets and crackers for daytime low treatment.

Can you bring your camper back to camp?

A: Yes, we try to make arrangements for you to pick up your camper and bring them back to camp for important family functions, appointments and emergencies. We ask that parents be aware that this can be disruptive and only done when necessary.

Can you bring a sleeping bag to camp?

Therefore, if you have a sleeping bag, it would be best to bring it to camp. If you do not have a sleeping bag, we have some that can be used if needed. We do not recommend campers use the sleeping bags in the cabins instead of sheets and blankets because we do not have the facilities to launder soiled sleeping bags.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

Camp Nejeda boasts a committed, skilled and fun staff, many of whom return year after year to be part of the Camp Nejeda experience. Background, certification and license checks are run on ALL staff and volunteers who work on the grounds during camp programs. Camp Nejeda is an equal-opportunity employer (see full statement at bottom of page).

Staff Forms

EMPLOYMENT FORMS & DOCUMENTATION CHECKLISTS: Once selected to work or volunteer at Camp Nejeda, you need to complete the following forms and submit them along with required documentation to the Camp Nejeda Foundation ASAP. All documents must be received PRIOR to your arrival at camp to work.