Upcoming Respite Opportunities

Respite Camp: All our respite weekends have a 1:2 to a 1:4 staff to camper ratio. We welcome campers who have developmental disabilities, autism, and/or physical disabilities who are ages 13 and up. Siblings are also welcome to attend at a reduced fee. 

Cost: $500 – if a camper has a waiver, it should cover over $400 of the fees.

Camp begins on Friday at 3:30 pm and ends Sunday at 3:30 pm.

Respite Dates:

October 7-9

October 14-15

November 11-13

December 16-18

January 13-15

February 10-12

March 24-26

April 21-23

2023 Camp Echoing Hills Camp Schedule

Camper ratios are typically 1 staff for every 5 campers if you feel like you or your loved one requires a higher level of attention and care, please sign up for one of our hand over hand weeks.

Mild Disabilities: The participant can have a staffing ratio of 1:4 and is able to take care of the majority of their own personal care. 

Moderate Disabilities: The participant can have a staffing ratio of 1:3 and may require some assistance with personal care. If not ambulatory must be able to bear weight to transfer.

Hand over Hand: The participant can have a staffing ratio of 1:2 and may require full assistance with all or some areas of personal care.

Registration includes a non-refundable $XX registration fee. Camper Scholarships are available and are applied for in the registration form. Waivers Accepted.

Week 1: June 11-June 16
Campers Served: (Staff to camper ratio) Mild Developmental disabilities, autism,  and/or mild physical disabilities
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $XX

Week 2: June 18th-June 23rd (Staff to camper ratio 1:3)
Campers Served: Moderate developmental disabilities, autism, and/or moderate physical disabilities
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $XX

Week 3: June 25th-June 30th Hand over Hand (Staff to camper ratio 1:2)
Campers Served: Severe developmental disabilities, autism, and/or severe physical disabilities.
Ages: 18 and up
Cost (Camper) $XX

Weeks 4: July 2-July 7 Young Friends Week (Staff to camper ratio 1:2-1:5) 
Campers Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or autism.
Ages: 7-18| Siblings can attend
Cost (Camper) $XX
Cost (Sibling) $XX

Week 5 & 6: July 9th-July 19th (Teens and adults) 10 day camp!
Campers Served: Diagnoses Served: Mild to moderate developmental disabilities, autism, and/or physical disabilities
Ages: 13 and up|Siblings can attend
Cost (Camper) $XX
Cost (Sibling) $XX

Week 7: July 23rd-July 28th (Staff to camper ratio 1:3) 
Campers Served: Moderate developmental disabilities, autism, and/or moderate physical disabilities
Ages: 18 and up
Cost $XX

Week 8: July 30-August 4
Campers Served: Mild Developmental disabilities, autism, and/or mild physical disabilities
Ages: 18 and up
Cost $XX

Week 8: July 30-August 4
Campers Served: Mild Developmental disabilities, autism, and/or mild physical disabilities
Ages: 18 and up
Cost $XX

Recreational Services & Outreach Director: Jimmy McNutt – 740.327.2311 ext. 1158
info@ehvi.org

Our Camp

Camp Echoing Hills provides a fully-accessible environment and programs tailored to meet the needs of campers of all ages, interests, and abilities. Whether it’s splashing at the Aquatic Center, racing around a go-cart track, conquering a low-ropes course or sitting around a campfire, campers come from all over Ohio and the country to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Additional Programs

At Camp Echoing Hills, summer camp is just a small part of what we do. After attending a week of summer camp, there are more ways to get involved.

Respite Program

Our respite programs offer a break from care-giving to families of those with special needs. Weekends are filled with activities and games designed to build self-esteem and promote individual growth.

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Travel Program

Our travel program offers those with special needs the opportunity of a lifetime—to explore and experience the splendor of God’s creation in ways that could only be imagined before.

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