Summer Camp Program
Session 2: Sunday, August 12 — Saturday, August 18
Camp AmeriKids is a one-week residential sleep-away camp located in Warwick, NY (about 1 hour from NYC). Our program is free of charge, and transportation is provided from our meeting spot in Manhattan to the camp site.
Each summer, we serve over 250 inner-city children living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and sickle cell disease. Campers age 7 to 15 participate in one of two seven-day sessions held in August at a beautiful site in Warwick, NY. We offer many activities including boating, swimming, teambuilding, sports, drama, dance, African drums, video and music production, spoken word/poetry, singing, and arts and crafts. On special occasions such as Carnival Day, campers are able to enjoy cotton candy, game booths, prizes, face painting and waterslides. Our evening activities include a Luau dance, campfires with s’mores, a basketball tournament and special guests who visit and give unbelievable performances. Sessions culminated in our extraordinary Talent Show, when campers take the stage to share their skills with the entire community.
Camp AmeriKids is able to provide comprehensive and unobtrusive medical care within the camp environment. The camp Infirmary is overseen by two physicians and over ten nurses and nurse practitioners who reside on the grounds while camp is in session. Each camper’s medical history is evaluated prior to his or her arrival, ensuring that medications are administered on schedule and that all necessary medical precautions are taken during the session.
Additionally, a Wellness Team overseen by a licensed clinical social worker is on site at all times. This psychosocial component of our program matches one child specialist with each age group to assist counselors and staff members in managing any challenges associated with living in a new environment.